In 2024, one of the iconic fruits of Italian exports - the kiwi - sets a new record in average consumer selling prices: +26% compared to 2023 and +43% compared to 2020. However, this increase is accompanied by a significant drop in volumes, down by 21% compared to 2020. This trend is driven by read more

W porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem, obszar uprawy cebuli w Dolnej Saksonii w Niemczech więcej niż podwoił się w 2024 roku, z 2 000 do 4 500 hektarów. Szczególnie w zachodniej części stanu, w pobliżu granicy z Holandią, z Drenthe i Groningen, ten obszar wzrósł z 150 do ni mniej, ni więcej niż 1 700 hektarów. Zapytania read more

The mango campaign in the province of Malaga, Spain, is currently in its final phase with the Keitt variety. The supply is now much less abundant compared to the weeks when the Osteen variety was harvested. There is also a more balanced market. Spanish mango production is expected to exceed 40,000. read more

Zbyt obfite opady deszczu w ciągu ostatnich dwóch lat doprowadziły do spadku produkcji jabłek w Brazylii o ponad 200 000 ton, głównie dotykając południowe stany Rio Grande do Sul i Santa Catarina. Według Brazylijskiego Stowarzyszenia Producentów Jabłek (ABPM), zbiory w sezonie 2024/2025 wyniosły... read more

Ostatnio Fairtrade International ogłosiło podwyżkę minimalnych cen bananów, spowodowaną wzrostem kosztów dla producentów. Nie tylko płace i ceny inputów, takich jak nawozy, w krajach produkujących, poszły w górę, ale producenci mają również do czynienia z rosnącymi kosztami związanymi z bezpieczeństwem. read more

The Czech company Fravebot is utilizing knowledge and technology from the automotive industry to automate harvest forecasting and pest detection in horticulture. 2025 is set to be the year when the company plans to introduce its technology to the broader market through trade shows, field demonstrations, and. read more

The annual change of season for spring onions is now approaching: "The first Egyptian spring onions are already on offer and we also expect the first deliveries to arrive at the end of the month, around 1-2 weeks earlier than usual," reports Sarwat Radwan, spring onion importer and managing. read more

Initial forecasts of a bumper crop of Egyptian strawberries next season, owing to a significant increase in cultivated area, are no longer realistic. Mamdouh Elbaz, an Egyptian grower, reports on the situation. Elbaz states: "Many growers in several regions encountered various problems after read more

The 'Einat' citrus variety, commercially known as Redson, is starting a new season. It is distinguished by a unique flavor profile featuring low sourness, moderate sweetness and fruitiness, and high bitterness. In consumer preference tests, this variety ranked first among various bitter varieties. read more

Lidl GB has committed to investing £30 billion in the British food and farming industry, aiming to reinforce its support for British suppliers and promote long-term sustainable growth throughout the sector. read more

Located near the Jordan Valley and the ancient city of Jericho, Palestine Gardens, a Medjoul date producer, is quietly expanding its global business. However, according to managing director Mo'men Sinokrot, the challenges continue to be relentless. read more

The killing of a prominent figure in Mexico's lime industry, who had spoken out against organized crime, has sparked concern among lime producers in the state of Michoacan. read more

The refrigerated transport technology company Carrier Transicold has announced that it has sold over 25,000 of its OptimaLine containers, enabling fresh produce exporters to access more distant markets. read more

The South African Table Grape Industry (Sati) and Transnova Africa have been jointly awarded a Platinum Award at the 2025 GIBS Logistics Achiever Awards. read more

In the latest episode of Fruitnet's Fresh Ideas Show, hosts Mike Knowles and Maura Maxwell are joined by John Hey from Fruitnet Asia. Hey discusses the recent Asia Fruit Logistica event in Hong Kong and explores the significant opportunities available for fresh produce suppliers in Asia. read more

Fieldwork Robotics has partnered with the Research Centre for Sustainability, a research consortium consisting of Portugal's largest berry producers' organization Lusomorango, INIAV, Portugal's National Institute for Agricultural and Veterinary Research, and various companies. read more

Westfalia Fruit has announced that it has started commercial trials of avocados and limes treated with AgroSustain's edible coating, Afondo, after successful pilot tests conducted over the past three years. read more

Chile has started its 2025/26 cherry campaign by sending two air shipments to China. Last week, Global Talsa sent a 1.4-tonne consignment to Shanghai via Seafrigo Lancargo. Shortly after, Garcés Fruit completed a second shipment with cherries harvested in the Coquimbo Region and processed at its facility. read more

Enza Zaden has developed a range of lettuce varieties with intermediate resistance to Nasonovia ribisnigri, the green lettuce aphid which continues to be a major challenge for European producers. read more

The inaugural Asia Fruit Logistica Peru Meet Up, originally planned for October 28-29, 2025 at the Swissotel in Lima, has been postponed by the organizers. Due to a rapidly evolving political situation and safety concerns for participants, the organizers have decided to... read more