An article in The Grocer indicates that Iceland Foods is now exclusively selling all of its fresh fruits and vegetables under its own brand. This means that they will no longer carry any produce labeled as Keelings or Love to Grow. read more

"With an innovative approach that is unparalleled in the fruit and vegetable sector, we aimed to create an interactive and modern website perfectly tailored to the target audience of Cosmic Crisp®: young, urban consumers who are always on the lookout for product innovations." read more

European tomato production is facing ongoing challenges, such as weather extremes in Spain. As a possible alternative source, Uzbekistan is emerging, according to Yorkin Inamov, founder of the exporting company Exim Agro. He states that the climate in the Central Asian country provides optimal conditions for tomato cultivation. read more

The increasingly intensive collaboration with Dutch companies underscores the commitment to improving cultivation methods and expanding market access, as stated in a report by the agricultural information service 'Agroberichten Buitenland'. While Côte d'Ivoire is... read more

This is 15% less than the previous year. Compared to the six-year average (9,100 tons), the harvest quantity decreased by 22%. Already in 2023, it was significantly below this average at around 8,400 tons, according to the North Statistical Office. read more

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The canned fruit brand Del Monte has named Pauline Crosby, a 74-year-old grandmother from Norfolk, as its first-ever 'Nan from Del Monte'. read more

Recently, more than 100 growers attended two open days organized by the managers of the Leanri mandarin variety in Seville and Castellón, where they had the opportunity to learn about the variety's production processes. read more

How can Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolutionize quality control in the fruit and vegetable industry? In his recently completed master's thesis, Robert Hoffmann from the Technical University of Munich has extensively explored this topic and demonstrates the potentials throughout the entire... read more

Citrus fruits play an important role in the promotional activities of the retail sector during the winter months. However, during the current season of 2024/25 from September 2024 to mid-February 2025, the number of advertising efforts for citrus fruits has decreased by 13% overall. read more

Jedząc orzechy włoskie na śniadanie, młodzi dorośli mogą poprawić funkcjonowanie mózgu przez cały dzień - wskazuje nowe badanie. read more

The New Zealand biosecurity organization Kiwifruit Vine Health (KVH) has reported a second fruit fly alert for 2025 in Auckland. This time, the alert is in the suburb of Birkdale, after a single male oriental fruit fly was found in a backyard surveillance trap. read more

Chile anticipates a positive D'Agen plum export campaign this year, although shipments could be somewhat lower than last year. read more

Agrovision has successfully harvested its first commercial crop of blueberries grown in China, less than a year after entering into an agreement with the Longhua Residents Committee to establish large-scale berry farming operations in Yunnan province. read more

Bayer has created a new digital tool called ResiYou that predicts phytosanitary residues in fruit trees. This tool utilizes artificial intelligence to assist in decision-making and tracking of crops, aiding growers in meeting supermarket requirements and consumer preferences. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce has been honored with a 2025 SEAL Business Sustainability Award in the Environmental Initiative category, recognizing its leadership, innovation, and dedication to sustainable business practices. read more

Tosca has announced that Megamark, a leading retailer in southern Italy, is now using its reusable crates for the transportation, distribution, and display of fresh products at the point of sale. read more

The Vanguard Group International has announced that it is incorporating citrus fruits into its North American sales and distribution division, Vanguard Direct, in response to customer demand. read more

In the first twelve months, thousands of people were reached by the project which aims to highlight the taste, quality, and nutritional benefits of strawberries, kiwis, clementines, mandarins, nectarines, cherries, and grapes. Enjoy Dolce Frutta is targeted towards... read more

Australia's horticulture sector has experienced a 4.3 percent growth in total production value to A$17 billion, as per the new comprehensive industry data released by Hort Innovation. read more