Chilean fruit exporters are getting ready to reroute shipments intended for the US East Coast due to an anticipated strike by around 45,000 longshoremen at key ports on the East Coast and the Gulf. read more

Malcolm Issac MBE, a prominent figure in the British watercress industry and a trailblazer in supermarket pre-packed salads, has passed away. read more

This station will accelerate the development of vegetable varieties tailored to the specific needs of Southeast Asian farmers and the fresh market of the region. The official opening took place during the hundredth anniversary celebration of Rijk Zwaan. read more

Agrícola Don Ricardo (ADR), based in Peru, has become the first certified B Corp company within the Frutura Group. Frutura made the announcement as it launched its first Impact Statement, outlining the platform's sustainability vision, goals, and foundational data that will be crucial. read more

For the eighth time in a row, the grocery chain Lidl has been recognized as Germany's top discount retailer for fruits and vegetables at this year's Fruchthandel Magazine Retail Awards. read more

This allows for the environmentally friendly optimization of the use of resources, thereby increasing efficiency in agriculture and protecting the environment. In the field of damage assessment, data is used to determine large-scale drought damage and more recently read more

Predicting diseases and disorders before visible symptoms occur is intended to contribute to reducing food waste by determining the optimal selling time for apples, according to the research center. While sorting out fruits with visible read more

Zimbabwe is celebrating the recent approval for its avocados to be exported to China, but it's not the only sector experiencing growth. The blueberry industry is also preparing for rapid expansion. read more

A new campaign in Australia, funded by a levy, is aiming to encourage consumers to consider fresh apples more often as the ultimate guilt-free snack. read more

Pomegranates, pecans, and frozen fruit may soon be approved for export to China as the latest Peruvian products. read more

The New Zealand kiwifruit exporter Zespri stated that it anticipates a potential strike by port workers in the United States to only have a minor effect on its shipments to North America. read more

Every second person consciously buys products regularly, where the best before date is approaching soon. They usually also save a few euros. Because many of these products are separately reduced. 22% also frequently opt for baked goods, fruit, and vegetables. read more

A new five-year, £3.5 million genetic research program is aiming to advance the breeding of more sustainable and resilient varieties of soft fruit in the UK. read more

The action week is part of the National Strategy to Reduce Food Waste. The goal is to halve food waste per capita at the retail and consumer level by 2030. Edeka has also joined this goal. The corporate group is working closely with the initiative for this purpose. read more

The main market was the Netherlands with 45.9% of shipments, followed by the USA with 18.3% and other countries, which together accounted for 35.8%. Physalis was shipped in fresh, dried, frozen, and other forms. read more

New research conducted by tropical fruit specialist Fyffes has revealed that over eight out of ten consumers (81%) have confessed to not knowing the proper way to store pineapples, leading them to consume the fruit later than is ideal. read more

More than 20 New Zealand businesses were featured at Asia Fruit Logistica 2024, presenting the latest advancements from the top Southern Hemisphere exporter to the global fresh produce industry. read more

Over 20 New Zealand businesses were presented at Asia Fruit Logistica 2024, sharing the latest advancements from the top Southern Hemisphere exporter with the global fresh produce industry. read more

After a period of stabilization, the prices of Chinese cabbage in the Polish wholesale market have returned to continue the previous trend. What is this trend and what is the current price situation of Chinese cabbage in the large wholesale market? read more

Australian Horticulture Trade (AHT), the leading organization representing Australian horticultural exporters and importers of fresh produce, has announced the schedule for its annual industry forum. The event is set to take place on Thursday, October 10th at Mantra Tullamarine in Melbourne. The forum will feature contributions from key stakeholders. read more