A new report released by Rabobank has revealed that Peru has overtaken Chile to become the world's leading table grape exporter - a change described as a "significant shift" for the industry. read more

Abel & Cole has responded to the introduction of new HFSS legislation by launching pop-up activations for its disruptive campaign ‘Unprocess your food’. read more

AI-driven systems like those from Agriplace are meant to help evaluate certificates, identify risks, and automate processes - all without relinquishing control. The Fruit Trade Magazine discussed how this can work with Hanna Kirchner, Senior. read more

Cambridgeshire exotic vegetable grower David Mwanaka has been visited by Princess Anne in recognition of his efforts to establish a business focused on growing produce that is in demand among African, Asian, and Latin American communities in the UK. read more

"The food retail sector has been very successful for many years in reducing and avoiding food surpluses. The industry is increasingly using artificial intelligence and innovations to more accurately anticipate the needs of customers." read more

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds and Heritable Agriculture have announced a partnership to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) technology in order to identify the most suitable vegetable varieties for growers. read more

The area planted with strawberries is estimated to be 3,669 hectares for 2025 - nearly stable compared to the previous year, but 4% smaller than the five-year average. According to Agreste, the strong heatwaves in the second half of June have impacted production: In addition to fruit drop. read more

The event, organized by the South African industry association BerriesZA under the theme "Connecting Minds, Growing Futures," brought together leaders, innovators, producers, exporters, and stakeholders from 32 countries along the entire value chain. read more

With less than a month to go, the stage is set for top growers, exporters, importers, and marketers to discover new opportunities for Latin American produce in Asia and other regions at the first Asia Fruit Logistica Meet Up in Peru. The event will be held on October 28-29 at the Swissotel in Lima. read more

Latin America has become a global player in the fresh fruit trade thanks to increasing investments in new varieties, modern logistics infrastructure, and innovative technologies. read more

Retail expert Karen Green joins Nina Pullman to analyze the news that Amazon is closing its physical 'Fresh' stores and discuss what the online giant might do next in the produce sector and how this could impact suppliers. Additionally, Karen shares her insights on current and upcoming retail trends, including strategies for adapting to the evolving landscape. read more

A new report by data analytics company Euromonitor International has found that the global snack market is continuing on an upward trajectory, reaching US$693 billion in retail sales in 2024. read more

Traditionally, seed companies spend countless hours analyzing data, testing various varieties, and gathering feedback from producers and the value chain. While these factors remain important, technology now offers opportunities to do so. read more

According to this, a higher volume does not necessarily have to be good news: While exports increased by 56% in quantity in August, their value only rose by 5% - a clear indication of the effects of oversupply. In the same month, the average price decreased. read more

Amazon India has announced that it will expand Amazon Fresh to over 270 cities nationwide, offering fresh fruits, vegetables, groceries, and household essentials to millions of customers across India. read more

DiMuto has announced a partnership with Intel to enhance its proprietary PQAI (Product Quality Artificial Intelligence) and Dacky hardware solution. This collaboration aims to empower warehouses to conduct advanced AI-powered quality checks even without internet connectivity. read more

In the meeting held on September 26, 2025, the Joint Potato Stock Exchange Committee of Bologna - after a careful analysis of the results obtained from the marketing of potatoes harvested in this campaign and of the production and commercial situation in Italy and the main production basins. read more

Peruvian asparagus, produced year-round, remains one of Peru's key agricultural export products. In 2024, the global market for this vegetable was valued at approximately $26 billion and is expected to grow at a rate of roughly 5% annually over the next decade. However, only about 10% of this demand is currently met. read more

Relief has spread in the agricultural sectors of Valencia and Castellón following Storm Gabrielle. According to the Valencian Farmers' Association (AVA-Asaja), the mostly gentle rains caused some damage but were mostly beneficial for crops and livestock. They helped refill reservoirs and... read more

Terra Nova Nurseries has recently announced 22 varieties to pair with select 2026 Paint Colors of the Year as announced by major paint brands. The company's lineup features a diverse range of hues and tones that complement the versatility and tranquility of the most prominent indoor and outdoor trends for the upcoming year. read more