South Africa has restarted the WTO process to resolve the EU citrus trade dispute concerning black spot regulations.
2025-10-09 18:00
W ostatnich miesiącach pojawiły się sygnały, że w szczególności w świetle wojny celnego spowodowanej przez rząd USA, stosunki między RPA a Unią Europejską zostały wzmocnione.
In recent months, there have been indications that, particularly in light of the tariff war initiated by the US government, South Africa and the European Union have strengthened their relationship. read more
In recent months, there have been indications that, particularly in light of the tariff war initiated by the US government, South Africa and the European Union have strengthened their relationship. read more
Poland's largest horticultural fair TSW 2026 will now be held on Fridays and Saturdays, with an expanded conference program.
2025-10-09 17:00
TSW 2026, The 16th Fruit and Vegetable Industry Fair, will take place on 23-24 January 2026 in Kielce, Poland.
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Aldi has reportedly reached an out-of-court settlement with its former suppliers of brassicas.
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The fact that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly permeating our everyday lives is now common sense and lived practical experience. How the use of AI is changing our business life, on the other hand, is still more of a vague assumption. According to a recent EHI study,
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Morrisons has introduced a one-hour delivery service.
2025-10-09 15:00
Morrisons has introduced a new quick delivery service that aims to provide fresh food in as little as one hour.
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'Huge growth opportunity' in British tomatoes
2025-10-09 15:00
The 2025 British Tomato Conference in Kenilworth highlighted a "huge opportunity for growth" in the UK tomato sector, with domestic crops accounting for only 20 percent of a market worth £1 billion.
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Only 17% of Dutch consumers know the WHO's recommended daily intake amounts for fruits and vegetables.
2025-10-09 15:00
Większość konsumentów w Holandii wie, że owoce i warzywa są kluczowym elementem zdrowej diety, ale bardzo niewielu z nich wie, ile powinni zjeść, aby osiągnąć ten cel.
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BASF Nunhems has introduced several new varieties of tomatoes, melons, and watermelons to assist farmers in controlling disease pressure and providing excellent taste for consumers.
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Spain: FEPEX criticizes EU approach to Morocco agreement
2025-10-09 13:00
The Spanish industry association FEPEX criticizes that the two rulings of the Court of Justice of the European Union from October 4, 2024 have been ignored. The association rejects the new agreement between the EU and Morocco, as it believes it will lead to a significant increase in fruit and vegetable exports.
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Sorma Group is unveiling its AI-powered P&P-800 pick and pack system at Fruit Attraction in Madrid.
2025-10-09 13:00
The Italian post-harvest process and packaging specialist Sorma Group debuted its new P&P-800 pick and pack system at Fruit Attraction in Madrid last week.
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Protectionism is a reflex, but not a strategy.
2025-10-09 12:00
"The sky above German foreign trade remains dark and overcast. While the moderately increasing exports to China support the balance sheet, the declines in the crisis-ridden US business can only be partially offset by this. Overall, foreign trade has been stagnant for months."
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Dr. Run Zhang from the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) at UQ explained that the technology can be applied directly to food and juice samples or deposited on paper test strips, which, upon contact with cut or intact products, would show their...
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Netherlands: Fruits and vegetables remain popular - Knowledge about recommended amounts could be better
2025-10-09 12:00
Although seven out of ten Dutch people associate healthy eating primarily with consuming lots of fruits and vegetables, only 17% know the recommended daily amount of vegetables (250g). Especially young people (18-35 years) report that their eating habits have changed in the past year.
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Argentinian citrus exports are recovering.
2025-10-09 12:00
The exports of fresh oranges increased by 64% to 24 million US dollars. The numbers released by the Ministry of Agriculture show that the industry has achieved its best result since 2019.
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As QS reports, based on information from the BVL, the existing authorization for the use of the plant protection product Proplant (active ingredient: Propamocarb) against downy mildew (Peronospora parasitica) on cabbage (white, red, pointed, and savoy cabbage) has been extended from October 2, 2025, to January 29, 2026.
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Chiquita is preparing to sell its first bananas grown in Italy.
2025-10-09 10:00
Chiquita is getting ready to introduce Italian-grown bananas to the market for the first time next year. The multinational company has planted 20,000 banana trees at its pilot farm in Sicily, and plans to start marketing the fruit by mid-2026.
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Argentine citrus exports have recovered.
2025-10-09 10:00
Fresh lemon exports from Argentina increased by 43 percent in the first eight months of 2025 compared to the same period the previous year, reaching US$140 million. Fresh orange exports also saw a significant rise of 64 percent to US$24 million. These figures, disclosed by the Ministry of Agriculture, highlight the industry's strong performance.
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The movie's release is planned for Christmas, but the campaign is already starting at Jingold: "The decision to connect Jingold kiwis with one of the most famous and beloved characters in the world of animation reflects the desire to showcase the freshness and quality of our products."
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Pumpkin Harvest 2025: Significant Regional Differences
2025-10-09 09:00
In 2024, the harvest results varied significantly by region: while the North reported high yields, farms in the South suffered from rain and virus infestations – resulting in smaller and less durable pumpkins. Nevertheless, the market appears receptive: strong sales figures in the retail sector.
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Coming soon: Fresh Focus Cherry and Asiafruit Thailand edition
2025-10-09 07:00
Asiafruit's Thailand edition will be released soon. This edition will feature Fresh Focus Cherry, Fruitnet's yearly publication that covers the latest updates from the international cherry trade. Don't miss the chance to connect with key players in the cherry industry through this publication.
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