According to a report from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Taiwanese apple imports are projected to increase to 145,000 tons in the 2024/2025 fiscal year, while domestic production will remain stable at 1,250 tons. The United States and New Zealand are... read more

According to information from Information and Technology as the Statistical Office for North Rhine-Westphalia, there were 21,262 tonnes (+1.0% compared to 2022) of pumpkins grown on a cultivation area of 1,134 hectares. This corresponds to a calculated amount of 1.2 kg per inhabitant in North Rhine-Westphalia. read more

It is expected that the first producers will start packing next week, but exporters have stated that the quantities will be relatively low in the first two weeks. The Namibian industry is optimistic about further exports through the port of Walvis. read more

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