"This is the first year in which we've had uninterrupted shipments from Colombia, maintaining weekly programs, and as Peruvian volumes increase, the supply is complemented with Danper Group's Peruvian fruit programs. While Peru's production peaks for around 12 to 14 weeks, Colombia offers a continuous supply. read more

Pompur is set to introduce a groundbreaking innovation in the European apple market in the fall of 2025: the first two ECARF-certified, allergy-friendly apple varieties will make their official debut. The new umbrella brand Pompur will be unveiled for the first time at Fruit Attraction in Madrid. read more

Agrintesa, one of the main Italian fruit and vegetable cooperatives based in Faenza (RA), continues to invest in technology to strengthen the competitiveness and quality of its productions. The cooperative, which includes over 4,000 member producers, has long chosen to rely on Ulma. read more

Once again this year, Select Fruit - Pom'Evasion's export subsidiary - will be exhibiting alongside Cofruid'Oc at Fruit Attraction in Madrid. This joint exhibition demonstrates a successful partnership between two companies that have chosen to combine their expertise and complement each other. read more

Del Monte Italia and Spreafico, two of the main Italian producers, retailers, and distributors of fresh and cut fruit, announce a strategic partnership: Spreafico will lead the commercial development of Del Monte® branded products in the Italian market. read more

Vietnam is the European Union's largest trading partner in ASEAN. The EU-Vietnam free trade agreement (FTA), signed in 2019 and in force since August 2020, aims to reduce tariffs and promote trade in goods and services. Between 2019 and 2024, total trade between the EU and Vietnam rose. read more

The Board of Directors of Cesena Fiera, in its new composition, has appointed councilor Patrizio Neri (president of Jingold and also president of Fruitimprese Emilia-Romagna) as the President of Cesena Fiera. Carlo Costa has been appointed as Vice President. read more

The German company Food Freshly will be showcasing pre-cut apple slices as a substitute for whole apples in school meals at this year's Fruit Attraction. This concept has been in practice for over 15 years in countries like the US and Canada and is currently being introduced to European markets. read more

"Clients use our farms to integrate a sustainable food supply chain directly into their business models," says Juan Gabriel Succar, Co-Founder of Mexican container farming company, Verde Compacto. The company's 40-foot container farm, the Huvster Pro, is being adopted by stadiums, resorts, read more

The blueberry industry is entering a new phase where competition is expanding beyond just orchards to include genomics and biotechnology. Genetic enhancement is increasingly important in guaranteeing a consistent, high-quality, and competitive supply for upcoming markets. Technologies and projections indicate that... read more

Maszyny do sortowania jabłek stają się teraz coraz bardziej popularne także do sortowania borówek, mówi Agnieszka Maziejuk z polskiego producenta maszyn Green Sort: "Green Sort to młoda marka dostarczająca maszyny przeznaczone do przygotowania owoców do sprzedaży. W tym roku w Madrycie będziemy prezentować naszą read more

Brazil has a continuous production of papayas throughout the year, but there are periods of higher and lower supply. At the moment, it is peak season with the highest volumes from September to November. Although the supply is high, the current production is about 20 percent lower compared to the same time last year. read more

WEC Lines ogłosił zmiany w istniejącej usłudze z Wielkiej Brytanii do Irlandii i Hiszpanii, która została przemianowana na NWC Spain. Usługa, która rozpoczęła się 27 września, działa na zasadzie tygodniowej i teraz obejmuje dodatkowe wezwania w Antwerpii, Montoir-de-Bretagne i Gijón. Zmieniona rotacja łączy read more

South Africa is home to fynbos vegetation. The Import Promotion Desk (IPD) is bringing this flora – including proteas, leucadendrons, leucospermums, and brunia – to the International Floriculture Trade Fair (IFTF) from 4 to 6 November. Their showcase will be complemented by summer flowers. read more

The British tomato industry came together yesterday in Warwickshire, United Kingdom, to discuss challenges and advancements in tomato cultivation and marketing. Various topics were on the agenda, including the strong growth potential of the UK tomato industry, with only 20% of the £1 billion market currently being tapped into. read more

The Kissabel® apple season has officially begun in countries in the northern hemisphere, with the best conditions. The harvest outlook is very promising, and a variety of initiatives are planned to attract consumers. Sales of this innovative range of apples with colored flesh - from read more

The stone fruit sector in Turkey is experiencing a significant decrease in the marketing year 2025/26 due to widespread spring frosts and unfavorable weather conditions. Fresh peach and nectarine exports are expected to decrease by 45 percent to 145,000 tons, while fresh cherry exports are forecasted to drop by 85 percent. read more

Turkey is preparing for the beginning of its citrus export season, which officially starts on October 2. Gökhan Gökoluk, a sales representative of the Turkish fresh produce exporter İşlek Group, mentioned that the citrus season follows a successful start to the pomegranate season. "We are pleased to" read more

The newly organized HortiConnect India Expo brought a fresh focus to India's horticulture sector, gathering nearly 25,000 visitors at the Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre for three event-packed days between September 25th and 27th. Click here for the photoreport of Technology Vision 2030. read more

The latest projections from the USDA for 2025 indicate that there will be higher production levels for apples, pears, walnuts, and grapes. On the other hand, lower yields are expected for peaches, cranberries, and table olives. California's table grape production is forecasted to remain the same as last year, while Washington's apple harvest is anticipated to reach a record-breaking 8 billion. read more