The Italian premium kiwifruit company Jingold states that nearly 96 percent of the packaging material it uses, which includes fruit stickers, is now recycled. Recyclable plastic accounts for just over 4 percent of their packaging materials. read more

The Scottish berry company Angus Soft Fruits has stated that robots have been assisting them in protecting their crops during one of the hottest summers on record. read more

Genesis Fresh is currently focusing on expanding its product line to include more organic and sustainable food options, as well as increasing its presence in the online market through e-commerce platforms. read more

Oczekiwania są wysokie w firmie Montosa z siedzibą w Maladze przed nowym sezonem mango i awokado. W obliczu rosnącego popytu europejskiego na owoce tropikalne, firma informuje o dużych ilościach i doskonałej jakości w trakcie rozpoczynającego się zbioru mango. Twierdzi, że uzgodniła ambitne cele. read more

According to the information, the citrus season, which began on September 1st, will reach 5.44 million tons. This is 655,000 tons less than in 2024/25 (-10.7%) and -14.2% compared to the average of the past five campaigns. If these data are confirmed, it would be the smallest citrus harvest in the past 16 years. read more

In this context, wooden packaging would provide a natural, safe, and adaptable solution that meets the new regulatory requirements. read more

The review follows a formal request from the Philippines to review the existing biosafety measures for the pathogens Moko, Black Sigatoka, and Banana Freckle. read more

At SwissSkills in Bern, over 90 championships and more than 60 demonstrations showcase over 150 professions. The Swiss Fruit Association also provides an interesting insight into the work of fruit specialists at the information booth in Hall 14. On-site, there is a facility with read more

A new collaboration between New Zealand and Saudi Arabian strawberry companies has been formalized as one of five partnerships during a New Zealand government trade visit to Riyadh. read more

The Federal Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) in Australia has announced that it will be reviewing alternative measures for importing fresh Cavendish bananas from the Philippines. read more

Zbiór miodowego grejpfruta w 2025 roku jest w toku, zanotowano poprawę zarówno w plonach, jak i jakości owoców. Ceny są opisane jako stabilne, co stwarza korzystne warunki dla kupujących i eksporterów w tym sezonie. Warunki pogodowe w głównych obszarach produkcji wspierały dobry rozwój owoców. read more

Indie jest głównym producentem pomarańczy, jednak import nadal odgrywa istotną rolę w zaspokajaniu popytu na sezonowe i premium owoce - twierdzi Suresh Ramakrishnan, dyrektor generalny firmy Swaanush Fruit Oasis Pvt. Ltd., importera świeżych produktów rolnych z Tamilnadu. "Wolumeny importu z Egiptu i RPA były stabilne". read more

Pelemix has recently announced the expansion of its operations in Sri Lanka with the opening of a new coconut husk processing and drying plant. This strategic investment aims to strengthen the company's vertical integration and serves as the initial phase of a larger plan to implement similar initiatives. read more

Planasa has named Ronnie Kersten as the Business Development Director for Northern Europe, starting in October 2025. Kersten brings over 20 years of experience in the berry industry, specializing in blueberries and strawberries. He has previously held positions at Legro, Fall Creek Farm &... read more

Po suchszącej zimie niż zwykle, winnice i sady na Przylądku Zachodnim szybko rozwijają się w stronę wczesnej wiosny. Krzewy winorośli pączkują, sady cytrusowe kwitną, a proces zapylania borówki jest już w dużej mierze zakończony. Od lipca Duwan Jackson i jego koledzy z firmy DFM Technologies, wiodącej firmie w branży

After a drier-than-normal winter, vineyards and orchards in the Western Cape are surging ahead to an early spring. Grapevines are budding, citrus orchards are flowering, and blueberry pollination is largely complete. Since July, Duwan Jackson and his colleagues at DFM Technologies, a leading read more

Nova Scotia is beginning to harvest its smaller apple crop this season after experiencing severe drought conditions during the summer. "In some orchards without irrigation, trees are dying due to the light soil," says Michael Van Meekeren from Van Meekeren Farms in the province. read more

Maroko osiągnęło nowy kamień milowy w eksporcie rolniczym, ustanawiając sezonowy rekord w wysyłkach pomidorów pomimo znaczących trudności przemysłowych. Według EastFruit, dane z Marokańskiego Biura ds. Wymiany Handlowej za pośrednictwem Global Trade Tracker pokazują, że kraj wyeksportował 745 000 ton.

Marocco has achieved a new milestone in its agricultural exports, setting a seasonal record for tomato shipments despite facing significant industry headwinds. According to EastFruit, data from Morocco’s Office des Changes via Global Trade Tracker shows that the country exported 745,000 tons. read more

Tama Group has created InnoVent®, a patented ventilating pallet wrap that serves as a substitute for conventional corner boards and strapping. This innovative wrap is designed to minimize packaging waste, ensure pallet stability, and enable ventilation, making it ideal for preserving the freshness of produce. read more

The Polish apple harvest has started on a large scale, and it's looking positive, according to Jakub Krawczyk, export manager for the Polish apple exporter Appolonia. "Gala harvesting began in earnest in week 37, and this season the firmness and color of this variety are very good. read more

"The demand for kale is increasing every year. Currently, orders are three times higher than they were a year ago," reports Riccardo Giacomini, sales manager of Sipo. "Although kale is not a new product, its growth rate is surprising. We offer it in 500-gram flowpacks or loose. Our sales are primarily to large retailers in Italy." read more