Egypt is steadily making progress towards a new seasonal milestone in sweet potato exports to the UK, showing consistent growth in shipments, as reported by EastFruit. Data indicates that in the first nine months of the current marketing year (July–June), Egypt exported nearly 55,000 tons of sweet potatoes. read more

Obecnie podaż bananów jest niewielka - co jest nietypowe na tę porę roku. "Mamy wiele braków na Wschodnim Wybrzeżu i na Zachodnim Wybrzeżu. Wszyscy teraz szukają owoców" - mówi Andy Thomas-Stivalet z Kavidac Produce. Dlaczego więc podaż bananów jest szczególnie ograniczona? Po pierwsze, istnieje read more

Vladyslav Makarenko, co-owner of the "Makosad" farm, states that many Ukrainian apple growers are encountering difficulties when exporting to Asia and the Middle East. He explains that apples frequently deteriorate in quality during the 60-day sea journey, rendering them unsuitable for premium sales. "The buyer expects" read more

Nuffield Scholar and prominent nutritionist Barbara Bray MBE has been chosen as the new chair of the Red Tractor Fresh Produce Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). read more

The multinational fruit company Chiquita has reportedly withdrawn all its administrative employees from Panama and has requested permission from the country's government to lay off all remaining staff members. read more

The countdown to the Festival of Fresh has begun, as major supermarket buyers, importers, wholesalers, and suppliers get ready to come to Lincolnshire for FPJ's main event on Thursday, June 5th. read more

The South African stone fruit industry has recovered successfully from a difficult 2023/24 season, with volumes increasing and a turning point reached in the logistical crisis. read more

Peter Hilsendegen from the Horticulture Department of the Rural Area Service Center (DLR) Rheinland-Pfalz will present an overview of the cultivation systems for cherries, comparing their advantages and disadvantages. Crop advisor Othmar Eicher will discuss the limitations and. read more

Aldi has partnered with the Teenage Cancer Trust for a fundraising campaign to support young people dealing with cancer. read more

The decrease in stock in May by 8,264 tons is 1,221 tons higher than the average of the past five years (7,043 tons). The excellent quality of the fruit at the point of sale continues to attract consumers. read more

In May 2025, 381 tonnes of Gala, 149 tonnes of Braeburn, and 116 tonnes of Topaz were sold. The sales quantity of all other varieties was below 100 tonnes (Pinova 62 tonnes, Milwa 50 tonnes, Golden Delicious 25 tonnes, and others below 10 tonnes). Of the premium apple varieties, 53 tonnes were sold, and of the robust and resistant apple varieties read more

At the on-site trade fair, participants experience modern solutions for processing salad, vegetables, and fruits presented in live demonstrations. These are accompanied by expert lectures in the KRONEN Forum and two exclusive. read more

The US Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC), in collaboration with VentureFuel, has revealed the introduction of the Blueberry Boost Accelerator. read more

Asia Fruit Logistica Peru Meet Up, the new international event that connects Latin America's fresh produce export industry with important buyers from Asia and worldwide, will debut in Lima on October 28-29, 2025. read more

Ponad 180 firm i stowarzyszeń z sektora owocowo-warzywnego w Hiszpanii wzięło udział w wydarzeniu zorganizowanym przez Hispatec Agrointeligencia, aby zaprezentować najnowsze innowacje z zakresu sztucznej inteligencji dla rolnictwa. read more

The specialist in reusable packaging and pooling solutions, Tosca, has recently inaugurated a new service center in Salzkotten to address the increasing demand for its plastic half pallets. With a facility spanning 3,300m², it boasts an annual capacity of 3.1 million trips for half pallets, thereby significantly expanding Tosca's operational presence in the region. read more

The project will use the moss Physcomitrium patens - a unique, highly manipulable plant - as a development platform to create and test a synthetic chromosome from scratch before transferring it into potato plants. read more

The nine-week hybrid Accelerator Program brings together high-revenue companies that produce products with blueberries as a prominent ingredient with leading companies in the blueberry, food, and consumer goods industries to accelerate growth through expert mentoring, read more

This apple, developed as part of the breeding program by Plant & Food Research, is characterized by a strong taste and striking pink-red flesh, setting it apart from other apple varieties. read more

The PERU MEET UP takes place at the Swissotel Lima and brings together leading producers, exporters, buyers, and decision-makers for two days focused on networking, business development, and market insights. read more