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. read more

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. read more

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. read more

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. read more

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. read more

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." read more

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. read more

Carrier Transicold has announced an order of 1,000 OptimaLine with EverFresh units from Great White Fleet, the ocean transportation arm of Chiquita Group. read more

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. read more

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. read more

Eksport bananów z Indii utrzymuje się stabilnie, ale zmieniające się wzorce pogodowe i brak wsparcia instytucjonalnego pozostają ciągłym zmartwieniem dla rolników. W dystrykcie Solapur w stanie Maharashtra, jednym z głównych regionów uprawy bananów w Indiach, rolnicy obserwują zarówno korzyści z silnego zagranicznego. read more

Energy, flavor, and fun. Once again this year, Kanzi® hit the bullseye at the Deejay Ten in Milan, the running event sponsored by Radio Deejay that animated the heart of the city on Saturday, October 12th. The apple with extraordinary taste brought all its energy to the public with a renewed stand. read more

Swedish consumers can now enjoy locally grown, pesticide-free lettuce throughout the year, following a new collaboration between Axfood and Ljusgårda. The companies have introduced vertically grown crisp lettuce under Axfood's Garant brand across all Axfood chains, including Hemköp, Willys. read more

Eksport brazylijskich winogron do Stanów Zjednoczonych gwałtownie spadł w trzecim kwartale 2025 roku, o 70% w porównaniu z tym samym okresem ubiegłego roku, według Centrum Zaawansowanych Studiów w Stosowanych Naukach Ekonomicznych (Cepea). Przychody z eksportu również zmalały o 22%. W sumie Brazylia wyeksportowała 6 800 ton winogron. read more

An audit conducted in Norway has found that the country has a functional official control system for fruit and vegetable production, but several weaknesses still exist. The assessment, conducted by the EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA), reviewed Norway's implementation of the European Economic Area regulations. read more

The analysis of the average prices of common chestnuts carried out by BMTI on the main wholesale markets of the Italmercati Network shows a significant decrease compared to last year. read more

Building a national network of strategic markets, establishing a permanent technical committee with stakeholders on key sector issues, strengthening ties with large-scale retail and producer organizations, revitalizing the fishing sector, and forming new partnerships with the catering industry. read more

The Balearic peony, known scientifically as Paeonia cambessedesii, is the endemic flower of the Balearic Islands and will be representing Spain in the EUROMED 2025 stamp competition organized by the Union for the Mediterranean Postal Services (PUMed). This annual event allows member countries to compete in designing stamps. read more

The persimmon harvesting season is starting in Murcia, and growers expect a good volume of high-quality fruit, although with slightly smaller sizes due to the high summer temperatures. "We've had good quality and demand for stone fruit. The grape season has been more difficult due to competition." read more

The new cherry season is less than a month away at Koala Cherries in Victoria, Australia. "We are busily making last-minute preparations for the season, and the whole business is working to a deadline, so everything needs to be finished off and ready to start," said Michael Rouget, Managing Director. read more