"We see potential, especially because consumers are open to innovations in the fruit segment," commented Turgut Akkaya in response to our question. Red kiwis have sparked curiosity, "but they must establish themselves in the long term based on taste and value for money." read more

Ecuador's export of tropical fruits reached $179.9 million between January and August of this year, marking a 40 percent increase compared to the same period last year, as reported by the Central Bank of Ecuador. read more

Shipments of Colombian Hass avocados to global markets increased by 32.9% in September compared to the same period last year, according to data from Market Intelligence and Foreign Trade (Sicex). read more

The rolling shopping carts are in operation from Monday to Saturday between 8 am and 9 pm within the test area. Rewe had already tested the autonomous delivery robots in Hamburg-Eimsbüttel for six months in 2023. The main focus was on the technical feasibility of the project. read more

French type cucumbers are sold for 0.60 to 0.50 Euro per kilogram, short black cucumbers for 0.90 to 0.70 Euro per kilogram, and snake cucumbers on average for 1 Euro per kilogram. The plants in the greenhouses are in full development and quickly entering production. read more

"In this way, we can overcome all obstacles so that we can start shipping our blueberries and cherries to China next season," he said after the signing ceremony for the stone fruit protocol with Sun Meijun, the Chinese Minister. read more

"In this way, we can overcome all obstacles so that we can start shipping our blueberries and cherries to China next season," he said after the signing ceremony for the stone fruit protocol with Sun Meijun, the Chinese Minister. read more

The grower-owned co-operative and leading New Zealand fresh produce business, Market Gardeners, trading as the MG Group, has announced the opening of applications for its associate director programme. read more

During the industry discussion, the respective providers present their concepts. Another topic is Artificial Intelligence, which can help businesses save a lot of work in sales and marketing. HOFdirekt provides information about the digital connection to the customer. For the second time, they are organizing. read more

The Australian Fresh Produce Alliance (AFPA) has announced the appointment of Veronica Papacosta as its new CEO, starting in January 2026. Papacosta will take over from Claire McClelland, who has been with the AFPA since 2019 and served as CEO since 2022. read more

Import of Northern Hemisphere apples to India has started, and key importers are reporting a "positive" trading outlook. read more

The Nemo potato, a striped red-and-white variety developed by UK supplier Branston, has made a comeback on supermarket shelves across the United Kingdom due to strong consumer demand. This variety, famous for its shorter cooking time, will have 87% more stock available compared to last year, totaling 1.2 million units. read more

Bougainvillea enjoys widespread cultivation across China, prized for its vibrant colors, easy maintenance, and high ornamental value. It is a common sight in urban landscaping throughout the country. While traditional varieties are red and purple, ongoing breeding advances have introduced a read more

In a highly competitive industry like the fruit and vegetable sector, some companies are choosing to diversify their products to stand out from the competition. This trend is driving the introduction of innovative vegetables, like Adora tomatoes, which are currently only cultivated by three companies. read more

South Africa's blueberry industry is solidifying its presence in global trade, benefiting from a more reliable supply chain and consistent logistics. The United Kingdom remains the primary market, while the Netherlands serves as a key logistics hub in Europe. read more

It was quite a spectacle this Wednesday inside the greenhouse at Tomatoworld: people wearing special headsets were "clicking" into thin air, their excitement growing by the minute. Around them, others without the headsets watched curiously as the participants gestured and moved. read more

A forgotten variety, new love, and a taste that brings back memories. The Sieglinde potato variety is a true classic and has been a staple of Austrian cuisine for almost 100 years. For a long time, it disappeared from local shelves. Priska and Erich Stekovics are passionate about preserving… read more

Last week, Iberflora took place in Valencia, Spain. The Holland Collective made its debut at Pavilion 4 of Feria Valencia, the city's largest exhibition and conference complex. Dutch growers and exporters collaborated to showcase their products and strengthen their presence. read more

Hwasun County in South Jeolla Province is expected to set a new milestone for the Korean floriculture industry by exporting Korean spring orchids (Chunlan) to China for the first time in history. According to the county on October 16, this export was made possible through the collaboration of ___.
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"Zakończamy sezon mango dla Stanów Zjednoczonych i zaczynamy zwiększać ilości przeznaczone dla Europy" - mówi Aléxia Souza z Grand Valle. Przejście między rynkami towarzyszy stopniowemu zwiększeniu podaży. "W ciągu dwóch lub trzech tygodni będziemy mieli znacznie większe ilości w Brazylii". read more