Besides Turkish pointed peppers, Dutch and Spanish peppers are also part of the supply.
2025-10-24 00:00
Dutch and Spanish peppers were the main suppliers, with a significant presence of Turkish pointed peppers. Polish and Belgian shipments also contributed to the assortment in this category. In Munich, customers could still find locally grown peppers in all three colors, while in Frankfurt, products from...
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South Africa's largest butternut packer-exporter is taking a break after a challenging citrus season.
2025-10-24 00:00
W packhouse Colo Fresh – najbliższym pakowalni wzdłuż autostrady N1 do portu w Kapsztadzie – sezon cytrusowy dobiegł końca. Przez dwa miesiące pracowali jak w ukropie, pakując w dzień i w nocy, mówi Erik de Wet, marketer firmy Refresh. Cieszą się teraz z odpoczynku przed rozpoczęciem.
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Portugal finalizes agreement to export pears to China
2025-10-24 00:00
The Portuguese Ministry of Agriculture and the Sea has concluded discussions with China's General Administration of Customs (GACC) to establish the conditions for exporting Portuguese pears to the Chinese market, as announced in a statement from the Directorate-General for Food and Veterinary.
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Spain appreciates Edeka's support for locally-grown almonds.
2025-10-24 00:00
The German retailer Edeka has announced that it will be selling Iberian almonds instead of Californian ones in its stores.
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The impact of the Ukrainian berry industry during wartime.
2025-10-24 00:00
Przemysł jagodowy na Ukrainie otrzymał kilka ciężkich ciosów, ale jak dotąd wydaje się, że branża wyjdzie obronną. Iryna Kukhtina, prezes Stowarzyszenia Jagód Ukrainy, twierdzi, że mimo że nadal istnieje wiele wyzwań stojących przed producentami i eksporterami jagód, niektóre segmenty mają
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Fruit Logistica Innovation Award: Applications open for 2026
2025-10-23 16:00
Jako wiodące targi branżowe dla przemysłu świeżych produktów spożywczych, Fruit Logistica w Berlinie jest platformą i wzmacniaczem innowacji.
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Jako wiodące targi branżowe dla sektora świeżych produktów spożywczych, Fruit Logistica w Berlinie jest platformą i wzmacniaczem innowacji.
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Tunisia leverages its date palm heritage to its advantage.
2025-10-23 13:00
In the world of dates, Tunisia holds a special status, particularly when it comes to the prized Deglet Nour variety. For Mohamed Amine Boumaiza, export manager of Nouri Dates, a Tunis-based supplier that has been exporting dates since 1981, it’s not just about business – it’s about passion.
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Consumer trust in British agriculture has reached a record high.
2025-10-23 13:00
Consumer confidence in the fruit and vegetable sector has remained consistent with its 2024 level, but overall optimism in UK agriculture has reached an all-time high, as reported in a recent study by AHDB in partnership with Blue Marble Research.
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A new alliance between table grape producers in Chile, Mexico, and Peru, aimed at promoting the long-term sustainability of the industry, was officially launched at last week's Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim.
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A new alliance between table grape producers in Chile, Mexico, and Peru was officially launched at last week's Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim. The alliance aims to promote the long-term sustainability of the industry.
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DP World is investing £170 million in advanced container handling technology at its London Gateway logistics hub, a significant advancement in the digitalization and automation of port operations.
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Agrintesa foresees growth opportunities for Italy's "autumn gold".
2025-10-23 11:00
Persimmons grown in Italy are becoming increasingly popular among younger consumers in the country and are also experiencing a higher demand in export markets across Europe.
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I would say: "Comment: The kiwifruit industry requires fair competition, not unsustainable speculation."
2025-10-23 11:00
The kiwifruit industry in Greece and Italy has reached a critical juncture. While production volumes are increasing, this growth may lose significance without a well-defined, ethical, and coordinated strategy throughout the supply chain.
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There will be a decrease in the quantity of Chilean grapes for the 2025/26 season, but the proportion of new varieties is set to increase.
2025-10-23 10:00
Chile expects to export 63.3 million (8.2kg) cartons of table grapes in 2025/26, which represents a 6.9 per cent decrease compared to the previous year, according to the preliminary forecast from the Chilean Fruit Table Grape Committee.
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Del Monte is testing robots to sell fresh bananas and pineapples
2025-10-23 10:00
The Del Monte robot says, "Hey, you. Yes, you. Grab a fresh banana before I eat it. Just kidding, I'm a robot. I can't eat it."
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The UK wooden pallet industry maintains a high level of reuse with 53.9 million pallets inspected and repaired.
2025-10-23 10:00
The wooden pallet industry in the UK is still promoting the reuse of pallets in supply chains, as indicated by the latest annual market data.
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Great White Fleet has placed a significant order for 1,000 Carrier Transicold OptimaLine EverFresh refrigeration units.
2025-10-23 09:00
Carrier Transicold has announced an order of 1,000 OptimaLine with EverFresh units from Great White Fleet, the ocean transportation arm of Chiquita Group.
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The Asiafruit Latin America edition is now available.
2025-10-23 08:00
The October 2025 edition of Asiafruit Magazine is now available to subscribers on the Asiafruit app – Apple, Android, and desktop – bringing you the latest news and views from across Asia’s fast-moving fresh produce markets.
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A new A$27 million protected cropping research center has been launched at La Trobe University. The center is designed to enhance Australia's protected cropping industry, making it more competitive, sustainable, and adaptable to market demands and environmental challenges.
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