From citrus to beetroot, a variety of fruit and vegetable juices are linked to health benefits when consumed in moderation, although nutrition experts still advocate for whole fruits over juice. Juice continues to be a regular part of daily consumption patterns for many consumers, often consumed at breakfast. read more

Over the past decade, the cherry industry in South Africa has grown from a small niche market to become a well-established part of the deciduous fruit sector. Industry data indicates consistent growth in the amount of land under cherry cultivation, diversification across different regions, and an increase in exports. This growth is supported by continued production and market development efforts. read more

Horticulture in Himachal Pradesh is no longer limited to apples and traditional fruits. With the active support of the state's Horticulture Department, floriculture is emerging as a promising avenue of self-employment, opening new economic opportunities for progressive farmers and young people. read more

Aerobotics has expanded its TrueFruit Grade technology to include apples and grapes, following its earlier deployment in citrus. The system is designed to provide growers with earlier insight into fruit size, color, and quality, supporting decisions across the growing season. TrueFruit Grade is aiming to revolutionize fruit farming by providing advanced data analysis for better decision-making. read more

Belgian consumers bought just under 40 kilograms of fresh fruit per capita last year, almost a quarter less than 20 years ago. At the beginning of this century, fruit purchases were still at 54 kilograms per person. In 2024, Belgians spent an average of 138 euros on fresh fruit. Due to an read more

Free trade is not in itself a threat or a guarantee of growth. It can become a powerful accelerator of competitiveness or a factor of imbalance, especially for sectors like fruits and vegetables, where quality, production standards, and sustainability play a key role. read more

Provisur will showcase a range of fruit processing equipment at Fruit Logistica in Germany. The company's booth will highlight modular production systems designed for processing fruit compote, puree, and juice, which includes the STS, Barracuda, and Hoegger refiners. The models presented will include STS 800, STS 2000, and STS 3000. read more

The Department of Agriculture in the Philippines is looking to expand its agricultural export range by promoting 10 additional high-value crops for the global market, following a rebound in banana exports, the department announced. Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr., stated in a press release. read more

The current situation remains challenging for shiitake mushroom growers in Ukraine as electricity blackouts and a shortage of labor are making the season more difficult, according to Alina Makaliuk, customer communication manager for Shiitake mushroom exporter Nature Green Ukraine: "This year's shiitake...". read more

T&G Global Limited has secured another favorable ruling from the Supreme People's Court of the People's Republic of China, confirming the protection of its plant variety rights for the Scilate apple variety. In late December 2025, the Supreme People's Court issued a final judgment in favor. read more

Segrafruit, a Peruvian exporter, is advancing its international expansion by opening new commercial offices in Panama and Costa Rica in the upcoming weeks. These will join the existing office in Chile, as stated by the company's general manager, Brandon García Quevedo, in statements reported by. read more

The volumes of pineapples in the industry are significantly lower than usual at this time of the year. "Planting programs were affected by heavy rainfall. As a result, we began the year with limited supply and expect this situation to continue for another six to eight weeks," stated. read more

A delegation from Bagu, an exporter from Castellón specializing in clementines and mandarins, will travel to Berlin to exhibit at Fruit Logistica (February 4-6, Hall 11.2, stand B-01). They will be presenting a detailed technical report on their XLO Clementine, which is expected to revolutionize the industry. read more

With a sense of melancholy, Tony Derwael sometimes looks back to earlier times. Times when exporters were constantly searching for new markets to sell their fruit. At the start of the season, the experienced trader warned that new export markets would need to be found this year, but to his... read more

Nigeria's pepper production is expected to increase steadily over the coming years, with industry projections indicating output could rise from the current baseline of 757,000–770,000 metric tons to as much as 800,000 metric tons by 2030. On this trajectory, the country would remain Africa's read more

"The world of fruit and vegetables is not usually at the top of recent graduates' wish lists, nor is it among the most referenced business master's programs," writes Silvia Balconi, the Orsero Group's brand and communications manager, on her LinkedIn page while sharing a recent brand initiative. read more

"According to Abdallah Tharwat, the Chief Operating Officer of Egyberries, an Egyptian producer and exporter of frozen strawberries, Egyptian strawberries have gained recognition on the international market. Egypt maintains its position as the third largest strawberry producer globally, with an annual" read more

RK Growers is an Italian company specializing in the production and international marketing of premium fruit. With over sixty years of experience and a strong presence in major world markets, the company is represented by President Paolo Carissimo. Offices and sales branches are located in. read more

Westfalia Fruit India has launched its Winter Mango campaign, introducing the premium Shelly mango from South Africa to help extend India's mango calendar beyond the traditional summer season. "India is the world's largest mango producer, with domestic output estimated at 22.8 million metric tons. read more

The popularity of Dubai-style chewy cookies, known as "dujjonku" in South Korea, is impacting the prices of several imported ingredients, according to market data and retailer feedback. Dujjonku is made by blending pistachio cream with kadaif, a threadlike pastry made from flour, cornstarch, read more