Wholesalers of fruits and vegetables in the UK are changing the way they operate in response to cost pressures and increases in National Insurance, according to a new study. read more

The Spanish retailer Dia has announced that it will invest €180 million this year to finance promotions on a variety of products, with a particular emphasis on fresh fruits and vegetables. read more

F.lli Orsero has launched a new product line called Duetti ('Duets'), as part of its strategy to offer consumers premium fruit and vegetable products with a distinct added value. read more

Optimum Sorting, a specialist in optical sorting technology, has announced that it achieved €40 million in revenue in 2025, representing a 38 percent growth compared to the previous year. read more

The Washington State Fruit Commission has announced the passing of its long-time president, BJ Thurlby, who died at the age of 60 on 10 January, following surgery for cancer. read more

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Tunisia's date harvest reached a historic high in the 2025/2026 season, with 404,000 tons, including 347,000 tons of the Deglet Nour variety, according to Ezzeddine Ben Cheikh, Tunisia's Minister of Agriculture. This is the first time that Tunisian date production has exceeded 400,000 tons. read more

A persistent cutoff low pressure system over northeastern South Africa and Mozambique has resulted in hundreds of millimetres of rain over a handful of days, after an already above-average rainfall in December has saturated soils and filled up farm dams. Much of the northeast of South Africa is... read more

Peruwian garlic exports in 2025 ended with a positive balance in both value and volume compared to the previous year. However, the trade structure is still marked by a high level of geographical concentration. Total shipments for the year amounted to $48.2 million, an increase from $41.4 million. read more

The Marca fair in Bologna, which took place on January 14 and 15, was selected as the venue for the launch of a high-value-added product in the exotic fruits sector of national origin. On this occasion, Masseria Fruttirossi unveiled the prototype of the new raw and 100% Italian avocado pulp. Dario De Lisi, the read more

The benefits of fruits and vegetables have been discussed for decades by doctors, nutritionists, and agricultural experts. However, one key question remains unanswered for many people: how much do we actually need to eat for these benefits to have a real impact on health and life expectancy, rather than just being symbolic? read more

Lion Foods, a subsidiary of TOP The Onion Group, produces crispy fried onions for popular brands and private labels, accounting for 80% of crispy onion sales to Dutch supermarkets. The company used to stack everything manually, but now has five Verbruggen palletizing machines delivering neat, read more

The Washington State Fruit Commission is deeply saddened to announce the passing of its longtime president, B.J. Thurlby, who died early Saturday, Jan. 10, following surgery for cancer. He was 60. Thurlby's professional passion was serving growers. He did so with humor, patience and grace for 30 years. read more

Packaging specialist Tosca has partnered with Kebol to implement a circular, reusable crate system that dramatically reduces waste and improves operational efficiency. Founded in 1989, Kebol exports more than 70 million premium-quality flower bulbs annually to customers in over 40 countries. read more

At IPM Essen 2026, Flora Dania will present its Danish joint booth, featuring over 380 m² dedicated to showcasing high-quality products and Denmark's expertise in horticulture. The joint booth will bring together a variety of Danish growers and sales companies, collectively presenting. read more