Po 24 latach pracy i negocjacji między Chile i USA, w lipcu 2024 roku potwierdzono wprowadzenie podejścia systemowego do chilskich winogron stołowych. Fumigacja bromkiem metylu została zastąpiona szeregiem środków łagodzących na miejscu pochodzenia, poprawiając jakość i stan owoców... read more

The mangosteen is also known as the 'queen of fruits' due to its fresh-sweet taste and appearance. It features a crown on the underside, with the number of sides indicating the number of segments inside. This exotic fruit is primarily grown in Southeast Asia and South America. read more

In Western Europe, Coca-Cola is the brand that best converts its presence on shelves into actual purchases. This is highlighted by the new Brand Traction Score from NielsenIQ (NIQ), an indicator aimed at retail brands to evaluate their conversion effectiveness. read more

The Port of Cape Town Container Terminal is implementing operational upgrades in preparation for South Africa's deciduous fruit export season, which begins in November and is expected to experience a 3% increase in volumes until March 2026. Transport Minister Barbara Creecy visited the terminal to assess the progress. read more

Turin has turned orange: DimmidiSì, in collaboration with the agency Armando Testa, chose the Nitto ATP Finals to celebrate the restyling of its range of fresh soups and launch the campaign "Taste Proposals". The brand focused on an integrated strategy that combined. read more

The future of fruit and vegetable production and post-harvest management will be at the center of attention at Fruit Logistica 2026 with the Frutic scientific symposium, which will take place on February 6, 2026 from 10:00 to 14:30 on the Farming Forward stage. From cold storage management to... read more

Korea has successfully updated the international standard for kimchi, with the addition of the term "kimchi cabbage" to the Codex Alimentarius during the 48th session held in Rome from November 10 to 14. The Codex Alimentarius Commission, which operates under the World Health Organization and the Food and Agriculture Organization, was responsible for this update. read more

More than a thousand hectares of land cultivated with vegetables and cereals have been flooded in the Gorizia area, in Friuli Venezia Giulia, due to the wave of bad weather that has hit the region, causing floods and landslides. A first assessment of the effects of the torrential rains in the Northeast has been drawn up. read more

The emblematic fruit of the end-of-year festivities, the Malagasy lychee will soon be available on European shelves. Société Internationale d'IMportation (SIIM), a subsidiary of the Omer-Decugis & Cie group, has announced that the first fruits will fly in this week. A campaign that looks read more

In Adana, one of Turkey's main citrus production areas, mandarin harvesting was disrupted last month due to a nine-day strike by agricultural workers. This led to fruit remaining on the trees, causing orchard prices to drop to between 3 and 5 lira per kilogram, approximately equivalent to US$0.10 to US$0.17. read more

The Italian fruit and vegetable logistics sector is currently undergoing a significant strategic transformation. AL SAKR GROUP, an Egyptian exporter of high-quality fresh produce with experience in international markets since 2024, is undertaking a project that will position it as the first Egyptian company with a read more

The Trump administration has announced new tariff exemptions for various products, including tomatoes and bananas. The new regulation also covers other agricultural products like beef and coffee, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

Last week we examined, thanks to the analysis of the Monitor Ortofrutta (click here), how berries are experiencing an extraordinary growth period, with trends often reaching double digits. Overall, since the beginning of the year, sales of berries in large-scale retail distribution are. read more

W tym okresie roku Stany Zjednoczone głównie polegają na Kalifornii w dostawie winogron, a zazwyczaj następuje przejście na import z Peru. Jednakże, to nie jest typowy rok. Kalifornia była świadkiem wielu opadów deszczu w ciągu ostatnich czterech do sześciu tygodni, co miało znaczący wpływ na jakość. read more

"Demand for citrus has been very low in recent weeks, reflecting the overall market situation. However, we are starting to see an increase in demand, which is positive news. Initially, we were cautious in our sales due to the slow market, but now we are gradually increasing our sales volume," said Erik-Jan Thur of Marni. read more

Manjit Singh of the India-based Persia Fruits brand owned by Kanwal Global Exports stated that India is currently well-stocked with imported kiwis from various sources, especially Iranian Hayward kiwis. However, he mentioned that there is a slowdown in retail demand in the market. "Supply is strong, but... read more

Niedawne badania konsumenckie przeprowadzone dla firmy Fyffes wskazują, że banany nadal są najczęściej spożywanym owocem w Europie. Ankieta, przeprowadzona przez NielsenIQ na ponad 7000 respondentach, wykazała, że 89% konsumentów jadło banany w ciągu ostatnich czterech tygodni. read more

From January to October 2025, trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Russia reached US$4.1523 billion, according to data from the State Customs Committee. The figure is 5.3 per cent, or US$209.9 million, higher than the same period in 2024. Azerbaijan's exports to Russia amounted to US$975.883 million. read more

Nepal has exported its first commercial trial shipment of frozen French fries to the United States. Three tons of Ripley Queen potatoes were processed into "Himalayan Crisp" and "Hamro Fries" brands at First Choice Foods Pvt Ltd in Butwal and shipped earlier this month. read more

"On November 1st, 2025, French production of table apples was estimated at 1.59 million tons, which is 2% less than in 2024. Prices, which decreased in October, indicate a less active domestic market compared to 2024," as reported by Agreste. The estimated production in 2025 is slightly lower than that of 2024. read more