Overall, the represented countries Spain, Italy, Greece, and France expect a total volume of 2,579,436 tonnes for peaches and nectarines (including flat peaches and nectarines as well as industrial peaches), which represents a decrease of 6% compared to the previous year. read more

Doreen Spikings has been appointed as the Chief Operating and Commercial Officer for B-Hive Innovations, HarvestEye, and RootExtracts. read more

It is the second time since the establishment of the congress in 2008 that Belgium is hosting, according to the organizers. The country is one of the leading pear producers in Europe, with production concentrated in Flanders. The Conference variety is the predominant variety, known for its... read more

AgroFresh has partnered with the Belgian AgTech startup Biotalys to create and promote eco-friendly biological fungicides for post-harvest applications. read more

In the UAE, the arrival of the first AVA Magnum strawberries from Scotland’s Angus Soft Fruits (ASF), sold exclusively through Spinneys stores, is a significant event. This month, the retailer celebrated the occasion with bagpipes and kilts, as described by ASF sales director David Buxcey as a "great" event. read more

Amidst significant uncertainty, South African citrus exporters are anticipated to commence this season's traditional reefer shipping program to the US in the coming week. read more

Temperature-controlled logistics operator Peter Green Chilled, which distributes chilled, frozen, and ambient food products to supermarkets such as Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Aldi, and Lidl, has informed the BBC that it has been targeted in a ransomware attack. read more

The predicted export volume corresponds to an increase of two percent compared to the previous year, which was 4% lower than the year before. read more

Co-op members have voted in favor of a motion calling for the retailer to stop all business dealings with Israel. read more

Fresh Focus Tropicals is a must-have resource for anyone interested in the vibrant tropical fruit industry. It provides exclusive interviews, news, and analysis to enhance your understanding of this important supplier of produce. read more

DP World has announced a US$2.5 billion investment this year to expand its global logistics network, with major infrastructure projects planned in India, Africa, South America, and Europe. read more

The respective cultivation area covers 16,546 hectares. The harvest amount is 659,847 tons and increases by 7.9% within four years. In 2024, the largest share of the vegetable harvest is made up of pickling cucumbers, which belong to the fruit vegetables category. They record a harvest increase of 53.0%, reaching 156,765 tons. read more

Vietnam has gained recognition as a 'rising star' in the past decade, both as an economy and a market for the global fresh produce industry. Leading global companies have highlighted the promising future of Vietnam's consumer market and its fresh produce exports in recent years. read more

Kolumbia has announced that it has joined the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) of China, a global strategy launched by Beijing in 2013 aimed at enhancing its influence through infrastructure investments. read more

According to a USDA report, Peru is expected to export 630,000 metric tonnes of avocados in 2025. The report also indicates that a potential La Niña phenomenon along the country's coast could lead to a decrease in avocado production, despite recent increases in planted area. read more

A farm in El Ejido, Almería hosted representatives from the international melon and watermelon industry last week for Semillas Fitó's Water & Melon Show 2025. read more

He pointed out that the main buyers of ginger in 2024 are the United States with 187.4 million US dollars (12.3% of the total volume), the Netherlands with 171.9 million US dollars (11.29% of the total volume), and Bangladesh with 107 million US dollars (7% of the total volume). read more

Arjune Dahya, one of the three Regional Extension Officers for Growing Change, stated that farmers in the regions have responded very well to the program. This also included personalized support from trained advisors to implement the environmental management system (EMS) of New Zealand. read more

It will decrease by 2% compared to last season and is expected to be 376,780 tons, while it will recover by 5% compared to the average of the last five years. read more

Hazera and Top The Onion Group have announced an exclusive worldwide collaboration agreement for the supply of onion seeds. read more