The Spanish industry association FEPEX criticizes that the two rulings of the Court of Justice of the European Union from October 4, 2024 have been ignored. The association rejects the new agreement between the EU and Morocco, as it believes it will lead to a significant increase in fruit and vegetable exports. read more

The Italian post-harvest process and packaging specialist Sorma Group debuted its new P&P-800 pick and pack system at Fruit Attraction in Madrid last week. read more

"The sky above German foreign trade remains dark and overcast. While the moderately increasing exports to China support the balance sheet, the declines in the crisis-ridden US business can only be partially offset by this. Overall, foreign trade has been stagnant for months." read more

Dr. Run Zhang from the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) at UQ explained that the technology can be applied directly to food and juice samples or deposited on paper test strips, which, upon contact with cut or intact products, would show their... read more

Although seven out of ten Dutch people associate healthy eating primarily with consuming lots of fruits and vegetables, only 17% know the recommended daily amount of vegetables (250g). Especially young people (18-35 years) report that their eating habits have changed in the past year. read more

The exports of fresh oranges increased by 64% to 24 million US dollars. The numbers released by the Ministry of Agriculture show that the industry has achieved its best result since 2019. read more

As QS reports, based on information from the BVL, the existing authorization for the use of the plant protection product Proplant (active ingredient: Propamocarb) against downy mildew (Peronospora parasitica) on cabbage (white, red, pointed, and savoy cabbage) has been extended from October 2, 2025, to January 29, 2026. read more

Chiquita is getting ready to introduce Italian-grown bananas to the market for the first time next year. The multinational company has planted 20,000 banana trees at its pilot farm in Sicily, and plans to start marketing the fruit by mid-2026. read more

Fresh lemon exports from Argentina increased by 43 percent in the first eight months of 2025 compared to the same period the previous year, reaching US$140 million. Fresh orange exports also saw a significant rise of 64 percent to US$24 million. These figures, disclosed by the Ministry of Agriculture, highlight the industry's strong performance. read more

The movie's release is planned for Christmas, but the campaign is already starting at Jingold: "The decision to connect Jingold kiwis with one of the most famous and beloved characters in the world of animation reflects the desire to showcase the freshness and quality of our products." read more

In 2024, the harvest results varied significantly by region: while the North reported high yields, farms in the South suffered from rain and virus infestations – resulting in smaller and less durable pumpkins. Nevertheless, the market appears receptive: strong sales figures in the retail sector. read more

Asiafruit's Thailand edition will be released soon. This edition will feature Fresh Focus Cherry, Fruitnet's yearly publication that covers the latest updates from the international cherry trade. Don't miss the chance to connect with key players in the cherry industry through this publication. read more

The Fruit and Veggies Yummy Yummy campaign with The Wiggles has gained more followers as it leads up to the beginning of the Tree of Wisdom Big Show Arena Spectacular Tour next month. read more

China's fresh produce market is evolving as more consumers look for a greater variety of products and suppliers aim to meet the demand from over 1.4 billion people. This shift is driving changes in the fresh produce supply chain to ensure that perishable products can be delivered successfully. read more

India's pineapple exports are increasing steadily, although they still account for a small percentage of total production, according to Githu James, Managing Director of Pineco Foods Pvt. Ltd. "We meet international demand by exporting the 'Queen' pineapple, known locally as the Vazhakulam Pineapple, which has a" read more

Siropack has sealed another significant business agreement, this time in the Balkans. The Cesenatico-based company, known for producing machinery and software for packaging in the food and pharmaceutical industries, has just announced the awarding of a multi-year exclusive license for their patented technology. read more

In the garden of the Turkish Embassy in The Hague, tulip bulbs were planted last Friday as a symbol of the flourishing partnership between the Netherlands and Turkey. The ceremonial event was attended by Mark-Jan Terwindt of Royal Anthos, Arjan Smit of TPN, representatives from Keukenhof, and... read more

During Proflora, Tatiana de Germán Ribón, General Manager of Flores La Conchita, was recognized as part of the "Next Generation" of Floriculture — an acknowledgment that celebrates the new generation of leaders who are redefining the industry through innovation, sustainability, and a deep commitment to excellence. read more

Although trained as a psychosocial counselor, Geeske van Wijk has been working as a commission agent in field vegetables since 2014. She began selling to individuals over a decade ago, sourcing vegetables from local growers. Through this process, she developed a network of growers and soon became involved in the agricultural industry. read more

The end of October marks the beginning of the French Oscar green kiwi campaign. This year shows promise, with volumes projected at 10,000 tons. "Primland is present in four production basins in France through partners in various regions: the Adour, Garonne, and Rhône valleys, as well as Corsica." read more