The new production campaign from Senegal is ready to start for the Francescon PO and, consequently, for the Mantuafruit PO. Among the protagonists of the season are Delica pumpkins, netted melons, and, starting this year, also mini watermelons with seeds. read more

Podczas targów Fruit Logistica w Berlinie Flikweert Vision przedstawił nową maszynę do sortowania skupioną na producentach: Divider Select. Holenderska firma zajmuje się projektowaniem i produkcją maszyn do optycznego sortowania, skupiając się głównie na ziemniakach i cebuli. Ponad 500 maszyn tej firmy jest obecnie używanych w 22 krajach. read more

"There is a sense that carrots are approaching a turning point. 'There have been some supply issues when you consider the broader perspective,' says Mark Sato from Fortune Growers, a Mexican-based producer with packing partners in California and the East Coast. Regarding Canada, the country has concluded its season." read more

At Marni Fruit in Barendrecht, the South African pumpkin season has started. "Last week we received the first containers of bottle gourds, and from now on we will have weekly arrivals," says Niek Haerkens. Muscat pumpkins and Hokkaido pumpkins will follow in a fortnight. read more

During Fruit Logistica in Berlin, FruitMasters and BrightBerries unveiled the new name for the raspberry Rubin. Going forward, the raspberry will be marketed under the name Yumio®. Alongside the brand launch, the BrightBerries Yumio Club was formed: a coalition of growers and supply chain partners. read more

The Department of Agriculture has confirmed that the Republic of South Africa has been granted market access to export fresh table grapes to the Republic of Korea. The Korean authorities informed South Africa of this market opening on 23 January 2026, enabling exports to begin promptly. read more

From 4 to 6 February 2026, around 90,000 participants from 151 countries gathered in Berlin for Fruit Logistica, according to the organizers. Despite the harshest winter weather in 15 years and delayed flights, overall satisfaction with the trade fair was reported to be high. With 2,600 read more

Moyca, a company specializing in seedless table grapes, has introduced heart-shaped packaging for Valentine's Day, featuring a 400-gram selection of grapes. This initiative aims to offer a unique, practical gift idea for those looking to surprise someone with a small present on Valentine's Day. read more

The Israeli fruit and vegetable sector is experiencing an unprecedented crisis. The international boycott of the country's products, already well-known, has halted exports and left farmers with thousands of tons of unsold fruit. Between mangoes, citrus fruits, and the iconic oranges... read more

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The Southern Hemisphere Fruit Alliance (SFA), which is the representative organization for the fruit industry in the region, recently launched its Statistical Yearbook 2026 at the Fruit Logistica trade fair in Berlin. read more

Produktion von kernlosen, schwarzschaligen Wassermelonen wird in diesem Jahr in Italien voraussichtlich steigen, da eine Gruppe von Produzenten weitere Umsatzzuwächse auf dem Inlands- und Exportmarkt anstrebt. read more

Po kilku miesiącach gorącego słońca i doskonałych warunków do wzrostu, niedawne zdarzenia pogodowe na Przylądku Zachodnim i Południowym mogą wpłynąć na eksport świeżych owoców z RPA. read more

The research group KeyGene has announced that they have successfully mapped the banana pan-genome, a significant scientific achievement that could potentially result in the development of various new banana varieties, including a potential replacement for the widely sold Cavendish variety. read more

The South Tyrolean consortium Vog, a top apple supplier located in the northeastern region of Italy, has unveiled a new strategic approach aimed at enhancing communication and engagement with consumers. read more

The Philippines ended 2025 with a much smaller agricultural trade deficit in December, thanks to a sharp increase in agricultural exports, particularly tropical fruits. This, coupled with reduced imports, helped alleviate pressure on the country's external accounts. read more

India’s Union Minister for Rural Development, Agriculture, and Farmers’ Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has announced that the country has set a target to achieve self-reliance in the production of fruits, vegetables, and flowers and to stop importing them within. read more

In recent years, the needs of the fruit and vegetable market have pushed producers to focus on fruits with uniform size and high quality characteristics. In kiwifruit, as in other crops, the ability to combine quantity and quality represents a determining factor for... read more

Prices of Chilean cherries remained mostly stable compared to last week, although there were noticeable disparities in both pricing and sales speed between premium and regular quality fruit. For instance, a 2.5 kg pack of 3J grade Regina cherries was selling at around ¥150-160 (US$0.95-1.02) per box. read more

Before the Pongal festival, prices of flowers and fruits rose significantly on Wednesday in Tiruchy, with vendors citing a shortage of supply as one of the reasons for the price increase. Flower prices remained low until Monday but began to rise from Tuesday as expected. read more