South African lemon producers have seen an increase in exports this year, surpassing pre-season forecasts. read more

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The Italian fresh produce group Orsero is considering potential acquisitions in the US as it focuses on selling high-value products such as berries, avocados, and mangoes. read more

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Leaders in the South African fresh produce export industry have expressed their condolences on the passing of Alastair Moodie, former chairman of Fruitways and a respected figure in the industry. read more

Fruitnet has revealed the schedule for Fresh Produce India 2026, taking place in Mumbai on 16-17 April. The event will focus on exploring opportunities in one of the world's most dynamic markets for fresh fruit and vegetables. read more

Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports have exceeded $7.8 billion in the first 11 months of 2025, surpassing the total for the entire previous year. read more

The Jetbest Group has moved 8,246 tonnes in two months, which amounts to more than 3.3 million units of fruit and vegetables being transported through markets, wholesalers, retailers, and Australian homes between September 15 and November 9, 2025. Papaya is currently the standout, with 288,966. read more

Arriving in Italy in 2012, the brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys) is now one of the main threats to fruit farming in Northern Italy. With damages that in some crops can exceed 50% of production, the management of this invasive insect requires innovative solutions capable of read more

Pierwsze truskawki sezonu 2025/2026 pojawiają się w Lepe, Huelva, po pokonaniu wyzwań związanych z pogodą. „Sezon rozpoczął się z dużymi wymaganiami technicznymi ze względu na niekorzystne warunki pogodowe, głównie wysokie temperatury podczas siewu i sztorm Claudia” - powiedział David Vélez, kierownik techniczny Plus.

The first strawberries of the 2025/2026 season are appearing in Lepe, Huelva, after overcoming weather challenges. "The season began with high technical demands due to adverse weather, mainly high temperatures during sowing and storm Claudia," stated David Vélez, technical manager of Plus. read more

Montosa, a company specialized in the production and processing of avocados and mangoes, has expanded its logistics facilities in Perpignan with the acquisition of a new warehouse. The company is thus increasing its capacity for the French market, going from read more

Otwarcie rynku amerykańskiego na hiszpańskie papryki tego zimowego sezonu było punktem zwrotnym dla sektora owocowo-warzywnego w Almerii. Po okresie niepewności związanej z ryzykiem fitosanitarnym związanym z Ceratitis capitata, relacje handlowe wracają na właściwe tory, a pierwsze przesyłki. read more

The writers at FloralDaily are obviously very familiar with and proud of the Dutch floriculture industry. However, for many of their colleagues who typically focus on fruits and vegetables, both in the Netherlands and internationally, this sector was still relatively unfamiliar. It was about time to change that. read more

MAF Roda Agrobotic and Maintech from South Africa have officially set up a joint venture called Maftech, which is a new manufacturing company located in Paarl, Western Cape. The partnership will specialize in manufacturing and assembling peripheral equipment for fruit and vegetable packhouses in Southern Africa. read more

Fresh Chilean cherries started to be delivered to China in early December, signaling the beginning of the 2025-2026 seaborne import season. According to CCTV News, the initial shipment arrived in Hong Kong on Tuesday and was then transported by truck to Shenzhen Bay Port. This development follows Chile's announcement on November 19th. read more

The Ecuadorian 2025 mango season is currently underway with more stability compared to the past two years, despite experiencing a natural adjustment in volumes. According to Bernardo Malo, president of the board of directors of the Mango Foundation of Ecuador, this season has deviated from the patterns seen in the previous two campaigns. read more

SPAR is sending a clear message about quality and regional produce in domestic agriculture: In the autumn of 2025, the new fruit and vegetable bonus for 2024 and 2025 was awarded for the first time. This premium will now be paid out every two years and is part of the newly revised SPAR Fruit & Veg program. read more

"Over the last ten to fifteen years, exporters have primarily focused on the speed of moving pallets to the market," says Johan Mostert, managing director of DiPAR Systems. "But that has changed: as oversupply becomes more common, the true advantage now lies in ensuring that the right carton lands." read more

The movement of avocados, blueberries, cucumbers, bell peppers, strawberries, and tomatoes continues to shift across US ports of entry, with trading activity and pricing varying by region and product. Below is a condensed overview of current trends. Avocado movement from Mexico through Texas crossings is read more

Ball Australia produces high-quality flower and vegetable seedlings, supplying growers who depend on precision, consistency, and strong plant performance. As their operations continue to expand, maintaining precise control over light, energy, and climate has become even more crucial. read more