The Australian melon industry gathered in Brisbane on June 4th for the 2025 Australian Melon Conference and 30-Year Anniversary Celebration, hosted by Melons Australia. read more

Asiafruit Magazine's Asia Fruit Logistica edition is coming soon. Don't miss out on the chance to be a part of the 30th-anniversary special. read more

The mango production in Uttar Pradesh is facing challenges from both environmental factors and market dynamics. With temperatures rising to 45°C in districts like Lucknow, Malihabad, and Hardoi, the mango yield is under significant stress. Despite the extensive efforts of the mango farmers, these challenges persist. read more

A complaint lodged with the Swiss Competition Commission (Comco) accuses Coop, a leading retail chain in Switzerland, of unfair practices by a collective of local fruit and vegetable producers. The growers argue that a recently introduced rebate system will diminish their earnings. The new system was put into effect at the beginning of April. read more

In the recent fruit market, citrus fruits from Australia and South Africa are arriving one after the other. Imported grapes are reaching the end of their season with lower volumes and unsatisfactory prices. At the same time, coconut arrivals have decreased, resulting in better sales, and there is an increase in durian arrivals. read more

Maroko nadal zacieśnia swoją pozycję na światowym rynku świeżych malin, wykazując znaczący wzrost eksportu do Bliskiego Wschodu, zgodnie z informacjami z EastFruit. Ostatnie dane podkreślają strategiczne poszerzenie obecności Maroka na kluczowych rynkach regionalnych, w tym w Arabii Saudyjskiej, Zjednoczonych Emiratach Arabskich, Kuwejcie. read more

As a transportation hub for the China-Europe Railway Freight Service, the Xi'an International Port Station in Shaanxi, China, plays a vital role in the trade activities between China and Central Asia. During the harvest season, kiwi fruits from the Yangling District in Xianyang City are processed, packed, and transported through this station. read more

The EU's Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety (DG SANTE) has approved Taiwan's application to export mangoes and guavas to the entire EU, following a lengthy suspension. The Ministry of Agriculture stated that Taiwan was previously listed as a region with endemic quarantine pests such as read more

Vivero Los Viñedos, a company with over three decades of experience in Peru, has recently entered into a strategic partnership with the Chilean company SynergiaBIO, which specializes in plant biotechnology. The goal of the agreement is to enhance local production of mature plants, specifically berry species, including. read more

W maju Europe's Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) wykrył grzyba Phyllosticta citricarpa, który powoduje chorobę czarnej plamistości cytrusów, w dwóch dostawach cytryn z RPA. W maju władze przechwyciły również dwie dostawy awokado i bakłażanów zainfekowanych...

In May, Europe's Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) detected the Phyllosticta citricarpa fungus, which causes Citrus Black Spot disease, in two shipments of lemons from South Africa. In May, authorities also intercepted two shipments of avocado and eggplants infected with... read more

The Fresh India Show 2025, which took place on June 13-14 at the CIDCO Exhibition Centre in Navi Mumbai, emphasized India's significant position in the worldwide fresh produce market. Mr. S Jafar Naqvi, Chief Coordinator of Media Today Group, New Delhi, inaugurated the two-day event, emphasizing India's status as the read more

The European organic blueberry season is now gradually gaining momentum. Prior to the start of the season in Romania, the team from Bivano GmbH, the organic fruit and vegetable division of the Böhmer Gruppe, visited the different production areas in the Eastern European country. read more

Dzięki współpracy mieszkańców hrabstwa Orange i skoordynowanym działaniom lokalnych, stanowych i federalnych agencji, Departament Rolnictwa Kalifornii (CDFA), we współpracy z Departamentem Rolnictwa Stanów Zjednoczonych (USDA) oraz Komisarzem Rolnictwa hrabstwa Orange, przeprowadził…

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British consumers can now rely on greater flexibility in storing fruit at home. Indeed, Tesco has introduced "ripen at home" bananas, characterized by a less advanced ripening stage at the time of purchase, as reported by freshfruitportal.com. read more

Po latach współpracy i wspólnej wizji rodziny Karniel i Giumarra oficjalnie połączyły się pod jedną jednostką: Grapa Global LLC, działającą pod nowo utworzoną Grapa Group. Ta strategiczna restrukturyzacja stanowi naturalny kolejny krok w długoletnim partnerstwie i zapoczątkowuje nowy etap. read more

Fragola Matera®, a brand belonging to the Nicofruit Group, has recently concluded the season with a celebration marking the shipment of the final punnet. This event confirmed all the expectations and positive feedback that the company had targeted for the 2025 campaign. Francesco Nicodemo, along with a few members of the packaging team, led the celebrations. read more

The Shopping Bag, the weekly information service created by BMTI and Italmercati, in collaboration with Non-Profit Consumerism, also this week recommends the best seasonal products to buy. The fruit market is presented, this week, with a demand. read more

The Rivoira Group did it again. After the success of Sweet Saretta® - the "alveolar" cherries launched last year - the Piedmontese company is back to amaze with a new innovation, destined to make a mark in the Italian cherry sector: introducing Tip Top, the cherry. read more

Chiquita launches the multichannel campaign Likely the Best Snack Ever, an invitation to rediscover the banana as the perfect snack for any occasion. Also launching a special collection of 11 limited edition stickers Playful messages with lightness. read more

The tomato industry in Morocco is continuously challenged by adverse weather conditions and labor shortages, with 2025 being the sixth year in a row marked by drought. Despite these difficulties, Morocco continues to be a strong competitor in the EU market, especially in comparison to Spain. Morocco's export numbers remain steady and competitive. read more