Anyone who has ever been to Iceland knows Fridheimar: a unique geothermal greenhouse where tomatoes are grown and visitors can enjoy a culinary lunch among the plants. Their famous tomato soup with fresh bread is a household name. But behind the welcoming experience is also a highly professional... read more

The Orto Salad presents at Fruit Attraction (Hall 4, stand 4D02D, Italian Fruit Village), the new MisSalad High Protein line: three 100% plant-based references with high protein content in Ready to Cook products. The new Cubetti di zucca High Protein range. read more

Between January and July 2025, Kyrgyzstan imported 15,400 tons of tomatoes from Turkmenistan, valued at USD 10 million, according to the National Statistics Committee. This represents a 15% increase compared to the same period in 2024, when 14,900 tons, valued at USD 8.7 million, were imported. read more

Sunkist Growers is launching an updated set of merchandising tools to assist retailers in boosting citrus sales and sparking interest among shoppers as the cooperative gears up for the peak season. Leveraging the success of its Sunny Days brand platform, Sunkist is extending the campaign to the retail sector with a comprehensive set of tools. read more

A Virginia orchard has officially claimed the Guinness World Records title for the heaviest peach by producing a fruit that weighed 1.83 pounds. read more

Wzrost eksportu rolniczego z RPA do Stanów Zjednoczonych wyniósł 26% w drugim kwartale 2025 roku w porównaniu do analogicznego okresu zeszłego roku, osiągając wartość 161 milionów dolarów. Niektórzy eksporterzy wydają się skorzystali z 90-dniowej przerwy w wyższych cełach i wysłali większe ilości niż zwykle podczas. read more

The table grape sector in Southern Africa is getting ready for the 2024/25 export season after experiencing a record crop last year. Growers in Namibia and South Africa have reported stable vineyard development, and the harvest is expected to start in the next few weeks. Early harvesting is already underway in Namibia. read more

North Bay Produce has announced that its premium blackberry variety, Erandy®, has been honored with the Superior Taste Award in Brussels, Belgium. This prestigious recognition is awarded by the International Taste Institute, which is renowned for its thorough evaluation process involving more than 200 professional taste experts. read more

The Swiss company Ecorobotix recently announced the release of its new 2026 crop algorithms. The highlight of this release is the Ultra-High Precision (UHP) sprayer, which enables vegetable growers to utilize non-selective herbicides for the first time. This UHP treatment has the potential to decrease manual labor and enhance profitability for farmers. read more

Sorma Group, the reference technical partner for fruit and vegetable operators in post-harvest processing and packaging, is presenting the P&P-800, the new Pick and Place system, for the first time worldwide at Fruit Attraction 2025 (September 30 - October 2, Hall 03, Stand 3D22). read more

As Kenya aims to increase its exports of fresh produce and horticultural products, maintaining high quality is crucial for entering international markets. However, a lack of specialized training institutions in this sector has been a challenge. To tackle this issue, the Fresh Produce Consortium of Kenya is working on... read more

The UK importer Worldwide Fruit is currently in the final stages of avocado supply from Peru and South Africa. "The production in Peru has been increasing significantly year on year. According to Fresh Cargo Peru, export volumes from weeks 1 to 36 in 2025 increased by 29%," said Mark Everett. read more

"The 2025 watermelon season started off strong thanks to optimal weather conditions and solid demand. However, the inclement weather that occurred during the second half of the month - with lower temperatures and rain across Central and Northern Europe - negatively impacted consumption. read more

Dzisiejsi klienci poszukują czegoś więcej niż standardowego wyboru owoców, a różnicowanie jest kluczowym wymogiem sukcesu dla sprzedawców detalicznych tego jesieni. SweeTango® oferuje konsumentom unikalne doświadczenie smakowe. "Wygląda na to, że to kolejny udany sezon dla SweeTango na Wschodzie" - mówi Austin Fowler z. read more

This year, an interesting implementation project has been started at Malinowy Factory's headquarters, aimed at testing new methods of fertilizing and feeding raspberries compared to the standard practice of using multicomponent fertilizers. Compo Expert is introducing these new methods to the market. read more

Moroccan Medjool date growers in the Boudnib region, the historical birthplace of the Medjool date variety, are gearing up to kick off the 2025/2026 season in September. Alongside technical preparations, they are engaging in aggressive commercial initiatives to tap into new markets, as there is growing global interest in dates. read more

In a representative survey conducted by the leading German market research institute GfK Consumer Panels, consumers in Germany have chosen their favorite fruit and vegetable departments. More than 7,012 households included in the panel were asked to indicate which retail group they believe to be the best. read more