On National Banana Day (October 8), Australians can once again participate in a free workout by using a banana as a gym pass. This initiative, first introduced in 2024, has made a comeback with over twice the number of gyms participating nationwide. Customers can simply show a banana bought from read more

The multinational company Chiquita has announced a significant move towards increasing local production in Europe by launching a pilot project to grow organic bananas in Sicily. This project is in partnership with the Ragusa-based cooperative Alba Bio. The plan is to plant around 20,000 banana plants starting this fall. read more

The Consortium for the Protection of IGP Pachino Tomatoes is taking action for health, and once again does so from an exceptional stage, that of Tennis and Friends at the Foro Italico in Rome. A combination of taste, sports, and well-being that will showcase the participation of Sicily's red gold. read more

Fresh on Track, a public-private initiative, is getting ready to introduce a weekly temperature-controlled rail service that will connect Valencia, Rotterdam, and Oslo by the end of 2025. The pilot project, known as Fresh Train, will offer fixed time slots, customs assistance, and door-to-door delivery options. read more

The International Blueberry Organization (IBO) has released its 2025 report, predicting ongoing expansion in the worldwide blueberry sector but acknowledging difficulties concerning trade, environment, and labor. IBO president Mario Steta stated that business risks have escalated. read more

The Dutch company FruitMasters has announced the beginning of a new season for Morgana apples, with the first batches now available for sale exclusively at Superunie stores in the Netherlands. read more

On October 1st, the Global Coalition of Fresh Produce organized a panel discussion at the Fruit Forum of Fruit Attraction in Madrid. read more

Fischer Farms has brought on John Meijer to head its new technology division and oversee its global commercial development. read more

Avocado specialist and fruit supplier Westfalia Fruit is utilizing AI and advanced precision breeding technology to create and safeguard a first-of-its-kind "genetic library" of avocado varieties. read more

Hortifrut and Nature's Pride Foundation, associated with Nature's Pride and Berries Pride, are collaborating to promote a school garden program in the Chao district of Peru. read more

South African citrus growers have had an unprecedented export season, with shipments initially estimated at 171 million cartons now expected to exceed the 200 million mark. read more

Better planning and diversification of varieties are crucial strategies to safeguard the long-term profitability of Peruvian fruit exports amidst rapid growth and fluctuating international prices. This is the conclusion drawn by Fresh Fruit Peru in a recent analysis of the current global trade environment. read more

This year, the focus was on sugar and watermelons as strategic crops, now combining synergies and strategies under a common concept: The Melonution. "The Melonution is our strategic initiative to strengthen the sugar and watermelon sectors through." read more

North Macedonia is quietly but steadily building a strong position in the European market for fresh cabbage. The country has a rich tradition of vegetable production, benefiting from its favorable Mediterranean climate and fertile soils in the valleys of the Vardar and Strumica rivers. read more

Citrosol's Citrocide Fresh-Cut technology, which is designed to guarantee hygienic, safe, and sustainable washing of minimally processed fruits and vegetables, was the main focus of Kronen's Customer Day held on 25 and 26 September in Kehl am Rhein, Germany. read more

This invaluable "gene library" is located in a special orchard where up to three trees of each of the more than 140 avocado varieties from around the world are found, and is a cornerstone of Westfalia's "Orchard of the Future": over 50 hectares of land in the research and development center. read more

These are just a few subject areas that quality managers deal with almost daily. An overview of fresh produce will be provided during the Freshness Seminar Webinar on November 19, 2025. This online training session will not only inform about the latest developments this year, read more

"The Pack Expo was the ideal setting to present our cooperation with Urschel in the USA - and the response exceeded our expectations," explains Stephan Zillgith, Managing Partner of KRONEN GmbH. "The interest in our..." read more

Better planning and variety diversification are important tools to ensure the long-term profitability of Peruvian fruit exports in the face of unprecedented growth and increasingly volatile international prices. This conclusion is reached by Fresh Fruit Peru in a new... read more

Brad Siebert, CEO of NZ Avocado, stated that these are some of the worst conditions producers in the region have experienced in decades. While the full extent of the damages is still being assessed, producers are expecting some fruit losses and downgrades. read more