According to the WAPA report, which collects data from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, New Zealand, and South Africa, apple production is expected to increase by 5.5% compared to 2024, while pear harvest is projected to decrease by 3.3%. read more

"What bio solutions for high-quality peaches?". This is the theme at the center of the International Congress scheduled for the next edition of Macfrut, the international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector, which will take place from Tuesday, May 6 to Thursday, May 8, 2025. The conference is an integral part of the read more

The Citrus Growers Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has called on the government to speed up reforms in ports and rail infrastructure, in line with the commitments made by President Cyril Ramaphosa during his recent State of the Nation Address (Sona). The CGA anticipates that the parliamentary read more

Z okazji dorocznego Walnego Zgromadzenia na targach Fruit Logistica, Światowe Stowarzyszenie Jabłek i Gruszek (WAPA) opublikowało prognozę zbiorów jabłek i gruszek na południowej półkuli na nadchodzący sezon. Zgodnie z prognozą, która obejmuje dane z Argentyny, Australii, Brazylii, read more

South Africa is one of the leading players in the global fruit industry, known for its high production levels and exports. The country has undergone numerous significant changes over the years, with the era of deregulation in the late 1990s now seeming like a distant memory. Some of the changes observed since then include... read more

Dorn Wenninger has been named the chairman of the board at agri-robotics specialist Saga Robotics. read more

Nergi-branded kiwi berries have made significant progress over the past two decades. Originally from Asia and unfamiliar in Europe, these small, green, tangy fruits – often mistaken for olives by Europeans – are now commonly found in many European supermarkets. read more

The fruit and vegetable supply chain needs a pragmatic and data-driven approach when it comes to implementing the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). read more

Branston's new potato brand Nanna Tate has expanded its product line by introducing a range of prepared potato dishes at Tesco starting from February 10th. read more

The National Banana Corporation of Costa Rica (Corbana) has received ISO 50001:2018 certification for its energy management system from the Technical Standards Institute of Costa Rica (Inteco). This certification applies to the activities and services that utilize energy at the research center. read more

The creators of the plant-based food brand The Happy Pear are endorsing Veg Power by serving as ambassadors for the not-for-profit organization's social media campaign, Seasonal Veg Alliance, under the hashtag #SeasonalVeg. read more

The panel discussion addressed critical questions related to an ideological approach that jeopardizes both ecological sustainability and the functioning of the European single market. read more

International seed companies are presenting their newest innovations in leafy crops in the region of Murcia this month. From 10-23 February, farmers, technicians, and professionals from around the world will convene in Campo de Cartagena to witness the latest advancements in lettuce and other leafy greens. read more

Last week, Berlin was the place where business deals were made as more than 91,000 people from the global fruit and vegetable trade gathered at FRUIT LOGISTICA 2025. From February 5th to 7th, the leading trade fair for the global fruit trade attracted even more international participants. read more

Berlin was the place to do business last week, as more than 91,000 people from across the global fruit and vegetable trade came together for Fruit Logistica 2025. read more

The apple and pear industry in New Zealand has exceeded NZ$1 billion (€550 million) in revenue at the orchard gate for the first time, as indicated by new economic impact data published by New Zealand Apples and Pears (NZAPI). read more

During the SONA, he highlighted the repositioning of companies like Transnet, which aim to provide world-class infrastructure while enabling competition in their operations. The CGA hopes that parliamentary debate will bring the much-needed urgency for a logistics reform. read more

The shipping company Hapag-Lloyd has announced that it will utilize green financing for the 24 large container ships it ordered in October 2024. read more

Westfalia Fruit has partnered with UK startup Sages London to develop an innovative method for extracting a natural, sustainable dye from avocado stones. read more

The Food and Land Use Summit this week will trace the path of food from Leicester and Leicestershire to the tables, exploring the significance of technology and knowledge in promoting sustainability in the region's food system. read more