Problems at the Port of Cape Town cost South Africa’s apple and pear industry just under R1 billion (€52 million) a year, according to one of the country’s leading suppliers. read more

The Port of San Antonio's San Antonio Terminal Internacional (STI) has reached the last phase of construction on its new reefer tower park after two years of work. The $13 million investment will greatly increase the terminal's capacity for the 2024/25 cherry season. read more

Nador Cott Protection (NCP) has announced that it has reached an agreement with UK retailer Sainsbury’s regarding the "unauthorized" sale of Tang Gold mandarins in its stores, which NCP has long argued against. read more

New cardboard packaging for Zespri kiwifruit sold by UK retailer Tesco has reportedly boosted brand awareness among consumers and led to higher sales that exceeded expectations. read more

The 2024/25 Peruvian table grape campaign is expected to stabilize following the climatic challenges of last season. A thorough analysis of the 2023/24 campaign by Fresh Fruit Peru indicates that despite the tough conditions, Peru maintained its status as the world's top grape exporter. read more

SanLucar has been awarded the 'Rising Brand Award 2024' by Singapore's DFI Retail Group. Only 10 months after entering the Asian market, SanLucar is already collaborating with chosen retail partners in Singapore, Hong Kong, Cambodia, and Central China. read more

Pears are grown on an area of ​​just over 10,000 hectares by 1,162 farms there. This information comes from a factsheet from the industry association GroentenFruitHuis. The most dominant variety is Conference, followed by Doyenne du Comice and Alexander Lucas, which are roughly equal in popularity. read more

The event provided visitors with a comprehensive insight into the wide range of fruits and vegetables offered by the cooperative. More than 200 products, from fruit crops to leafy and field crops, as well as pome and stone fruits, both in conventional and organic cultivation, were available. read more

Wydobywane owoce kamienne Hiszpanii w okresie styczeń-lipiec osiągnęły 557 371 ton, o wartości 974 milionów euro. read more

This 23-year-old woman, who comes from a fruit farm in Hegnau, Bavaria, near Wasserburg on Lake Constance, represents one of the most important German apple-growing regions: The fruit-growing area on Lake Constance extends from Lindau in Bavaria to Tettnang, Ravensburg, and Überlingen. read more

The Namibian table grape industry is anticipating a successful export season, with shipments set to increase starting from week 47 through the port of Walvis Bay. read more