Sun World International and Pairwise have entered into a joint venture to work together on specialty fruit, starting with the creation of a pitless cherry. As part of the agreement, Sun World will hold exclusive commercial rights to this genetic innovation as it aims to be the first to market it.
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While Pfalzmarkt eG reported a surplus of 403,000 euros for the fiscal year 2023, the group, taking into account the investment result as well as interest and taxes, recorded a profit of 2.3 million euros. Compared to the previous year, the increase in profit amounted to
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Southern Hemisphere fresh fruit advocacy group Shaffe has adopted a new name and logo after 34 years.
2025-09-19 12:00
The Southern Hemisphere Association of Fresh Fruit Exporters (Shaffe), an advocacy group representing the fresh fruit industry in the Southern Hemisphere, has rebranded itself as the Southern Hemisphere Fruit Alliance (SFA) and unveiled a new logo.
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With fresh images, clear communication, and local social media posts per country, GroentenFruit Huis shows that berry fruits are healthy, delicious, and versatile at any time of the day. The results of the first few months are already exceeding expectations, the statement continues.
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The Brazilian melon supplier Itaueira has started harvesting at its newest farm in Morada Nova, Ceará, strengthening its comeback to the international market after being absent for several years.
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Polish berries prove their quality as the season begins.
2025-09-19 11:00
Korzyści z jagód borówki są od dłuższego czasu promowane, dlatego może nie dziwić fakt, że temat zdrowego stylu życia nabrał znaczenia, gdy rozpoczął się sezon na jagody w Polsce.
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Food security: Domestic cultivation increasingly under pressure
2025-09-19 10:00
The already pronounced dependency on imports for fruits and vegetables is likely to increase even further.
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Moderate consumption of wild mushrooms is harmless.
2025-09-19 09:00
Mushrooms from the forest can still contain radioactive cesium-137, originating from the reactor accident as well as from above-ground nuclear weapons tests of the 20th century. However, this is not a cause for concern for mushroom pickers.
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Aldi Australia has won the fresh produce retailer award for the fifth consecutive time.
2025-09-19 08:00
Aldi has been named the top supermarket in Australia for fresh fruit and vegetables in Canstar Blue's Most Satisfied Customer Awards 2025.
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Costa has registered five new blueberry varieties in Laos.
2025-09-19 05:00
Costa's international berry operations have achieved another important milestone by successfully registering patents for five new blueberry varieties in Laos.
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Chimpanzees turn ripe fruit into happy hour.
2025-09-19 00:00
Badanie sugeruje, że ludzkie preferencje alkoholowe mogą wywodzić się od przodków naczelnych, którzy polegali na fermentujących owocach jako źródle pożywienia. Badacze donoszą, że dzikie szympansy spożywają dziennie równowartość małej butelki piwa poprzez swoją dietę dojrzałych owoców.
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"A low-footprint substrate is useless if the grower needs more water and fertilizer."
2025-09-19 00:00
During the AIPH Industry Conference on Tuesday, a panel discussed a critical issue in horticulture: the future of growing media. Moderated by Tim Briercliffe, Secretary General of AIPH, the panel gathered perspectives from various European regions on reducing peat use, exploring alternatives, and promoting sustainability.
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FRESH Foundation: a conference on soil fertility and the future of fruits and vegetables.
2025-09-19 00:00
The FRESH Foundation announces the conference "Health and soil fertility - Preserving and improving natural fertility, a heritage of every agricultural company", scheduled for October 24, 2025 at the Unitec Campus in Lugo (RA). The initiative is born as a moment of discussion between the world
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"We used to ship 90% of what we purchased; sometimes it's only 50%."
2025-09-19 00:00
For the Thailand-based exporter Fresh Point, fresh produce is a global business. From its headquarters in Bangkok and packing house in Nakhon Pathom, the company has been shipping fruits and vegetables worldwide for over 30 years. Business Development representative Nachanon Chingthong says that.
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The UK has introduced Boombites red berry grapes in supermarkets.
2025-09-19 00:00
A new fruit variety named red berry grapes, sold under the Boombites brand, has been launched in UK supermarkets. These grapes have a red pulp similar to berries or cherries, while their appearance is similar to table grapes. The product is exclusively available at M&S and Ocado for £3 (US$3.80).
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Cranberry Institute has released an updated health research guide.
2025-09-19 00:00
With cranberry season in full swing, the Cranberry Institute has released an updated version of The Berry Best Guidebook, a digital resource that compiles scientific research on the health benefits of cranberries. The new edition includes recently published studies that explore additional potential areas of impact.
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Dümmen Orange hosted its Orange Festival during Chrysanthemum Week 2025 in Antioquia, Colombia, where hundreds of visitors from across the Americas and beyond gathered to discover the company's latest chrysanthemum innovations. Guests included Colombian growers as well as industry professionals.
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With the last few seeded Victoria grapes and the first few seedless ones from patented varieties, Kavala—the latest grape-growing region in Greece—is currently on the market. "These days we're working at a relaxed pace. Personally, I've run out of my own Victoria stocks, and since August 24,
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Sezon jagód, cytrusów i awokado z Peru znajduje się w punkcie zwrotnym. Ograniczona dostępność owoców, skutki klimatyczne i rosnąca globalna konkurencja definiują ceny, rynki i strategie. Tymczasem peruwiańscy eksporterzy starają się wykorzystać nowe możliwości w Azji, Indiach.
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Dutch sweet potato harvest in full swing
2025-09-19 00:00
At Biologische Tuinderij De Waog in Neer, the sweet potato harvest is in full swing. Owner Joep van de Bool expects a total gross yield of over a thousand tonnes this year, which is a positive outlook despite earlier challenges with planting material, resulting in a 30% reduction in planting.
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