The Dutch marketer The Greenery is planning to increase the production of its branded Sweet Sensation pears, which have been consistently popular among consumers in Germany, Scandinavia, and southern Europe. read more

Peruvian pomegranate exports are showing signs of recovery after two years of stagnation, as reported by Fresh Fruit Peru. Even though the season is only halfway through, the consultancy anticipates a growth of 16-19%, which would break a two-year trend of decline. read more

With a successful campaign underway, Namibian and South African grape growers are now faced with crucial decisions to make before the upcoming season begins later this year. read more

In its second report on climate-related disclosures (CRD), the corporation highlighted significant strategic changes in response to climate risk, particularly in its apple production and export business, Mr. Apple. read more

According to new research, aiding the growth of the horticulture industry in the UK to align with people consuming the recommended amount of fresh produce could contribute £2.3 billion to the UK economy. read more

Lidl has announced a half-a-billion-pound investment in UK expansion as it moves forward with plans to open more than 40 new stores across the country this financial year. read more

The industry association Raisins SA originally expected a total production of 104,000 tons, and the season started promisingly thanks to an excellent early harvest. However, rainfall in several regions in February and further heavy precipitation at the end of March led to... read more

Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) has announced that DB Schenker, one of the world's leading ocean freight forwarders, has joined its DCSA+ partnership programme. read more

As OGM Managing Director Dirk Kastner told Fruchthandel Magazine, they were able to harvest the first strawberries two weeks ago. "According to the weather forecast, the outlook for the coming period also looks good, with plenty of sunshine, not too hot temperatures, and cool. read more

China's Onedayone is reporting a positive forecast for the upcoming pomelo season. Unless there are severe weather disturbances, they anticipate that yields will continue to increase in 2025. read more

According to the coalition agreement, it is planned that in the future at least one digital payment option should also be offered in stores. However, the German Retail Association (HDE) advocates for a demand-oriented range of payment methods and calls for a review of the costs of payment options. read more

FruitMasters, however, reported an improvement in EBITDA from 8.2 million euros to 9.3 million euros. According to CEO Adriaan Vis, the improved earnings are largely attributed to efficiency improvements in the organizational structure resulting from the healthy strategy. read more

Due to the night frosts in April 2024, the harvest quantity was only at a good third (36.4%) of the 10-year average (440 t). Since 2002, in no year were fewer pears harvested. So far, the lowest harvest in the mentioned period was 260 t in 2020. read more

Ecuadorean banana exports increased by 1.77 percent to 104.81 million boxes in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year, as reported by the Association of Banana Exporters of Ecuador (Aebe). read more