A robot that does not stop in front of foliage and can accurately distinguish ripe strawberries: this is the innovation coming from Washington State University (WSU), where a team of researchers has developed a prototype capable of harvesting fruit hidden among the leaves. The system - is read more

The global fruit and vegetable industry is once again gathering in Rimini for a trade fair that, edition after edition, continues to grow and innovate. Macfrut 2026 is gearing up for a record-breaking edition: larger, more international, and more innovative. A format that has established itself as a point of reference. read more

On September 17th, the Mazurkas Conference Center in Warsaw will host the 19th edition of Fresh Market, the most important B2B event for the fresh fruit and vegetable sector in Central and Eastern Europe. read more

The Italian premium kiwifruit company Jingold states that nearly 96 percent of the packaging material it uses, which includes fruit stickers, is now recycled. Recyclable plastic accounts for just over 4 percent of their packaging materials. read more

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Colette Cloosterman-van Eerd, Chair of the Supervisory Board and co-owner of Jumbo, said: "We are very pleased that Jesper Højer will be our new CEO and has chosen to join Jumbo. He was our clear favorite and is therefore the ideal candidate to lead Jumbo into the next phase." read more

The Scottish berry company Angus Soft Fruits has stated that robots have been assisting them in protecting their crops during one of the hottest summers on record. read more

Genesis Fresh is currently focusing on expanding its product line to include more organic and sustainable food options, as well as increasing its presence in the online market through e-commerce platforms. read more

Oczekiwania są wysokie w firmie Montosa z siedzibą w Maladze przed nowym sezonem mango i awokado. W obliczu rosnącego popytu europejskiego na owoce tropikalne, firma informuje o dużych ilościach i doskonałej jakości w trakcie rozpoczynającego się zbioru mango. Twierdzi, że uzgodniła ambitne cele. read more

According to the information, the citrus season, which began on September 1st, will reach 5.44 million tons. This is 655,000 tons less than in 2024/25 (-10.7%) and -14.2% compared to the average of the past five campaigns. If these data are confirmed, it would be the smallest citrus harvest in the past 16 years. read more

"Such an impulse brings us closer to realizing our goal of largely automating cultivation," commented Adri Bom-Lemstra, chairperson of Glastuinbouw Nederland. However, she noted that the government's budget plans do not adequately address the issues in the industry. read more

This result comes from a joint survey conducted by the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML, the software developer Logistikbude, and the Stiftung Initiative Mehrweg (SIM). However, the survey also emphasizes the opportunities for change: those who act early now will not only... read more

Spain's 2025/26 citrus harvest is expected to reach 5.44 million tonnes, as per preliminary estimates by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food. This represents a 10.7% decrease compared to the previous season and a 14.2% drop from the average of the last five seasons, marking it as the lowest yield. read more

In this context, wooden packaging would provide a natural, safe, and adaptable solution that meets the new regulatory requirements. read more

The review follows a formal request from the Philippines to review the existing biosafety measures for the pathogens Moko, Black Sigatoka, and Banana Freckle. read more

At SwissSkills in Bern, over 90 championships and more than 60 demonstrations showcase over 150 professions. The Swiss Fruit Association also provides an interesting insight into the work of fruit specialists at the information booth in Hall 14. On-site, there is a facility with read more

A new collaboration between New Zealand and Saudi Arabian strawberry companies has been formalized as one of five partnerships during a New Zealand government trade visit to Riyadh. read more

The Federal Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) in Australia has announced that it will be reviewing alternative measures for importing fresh Cavendish bananas from the Philippines. read more

Zbiór miodowego grejpfruta w 2025 roku jest w toku, zanotowano poprawę zarówno w plonach, jak i jakości owoców. Ceny są opisane jako stabilne, co stwarza korzystne warunki dla kupujących i eksporterów w tym sezonie. Warunki pogodowe w głównych obszarach produkcji wspierały dobry rozwój owoców. read more

Znacząca poprawa warunków pogodowych w Tunezji, o ile pozostaną optymalne do czasu zbiorów, przywróci silną konkurencyjną pozycję eksporterów daktyli z Tunezji na rynku międzynarodowym. Tak twierdzi Samir Ben Moussa, dyrektor generalny firmy Ben Moussa Dattes. Eksporter dodaje, read more