New Zealand research institutes have merged to form a single organization focused on the bioeconomy.
2026-01-29 00:00
The Bioeconomy Science Institute will participate in Fruit Logistica in Berlin with its new organizational structure, making its debut appearance since the institute was officially established in July 2025, while maintaining a longstanding presence at the trade fair through its predecessor.
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Jan Nowakowski, manager of the Polish apple distributor Genesis Fresh, stated that this year has been a very stable and calm apple season for Polish apple exporters. "Since December, the season has been progressing smoothly for us at Genesis Fresh. Sales have been consistent, without any major surprises," he added.
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Avocado tastings and guacamole event at the Auckland Latin Festival.
2026-01-29 00:00
Avocados will be a major highlight at this year's Latin festival in Auckland, where attendees can enjoy freshly made guacamole and participate in a cooking contest. At the event, guacamole will be made on the spot and served to visitors for tasting. There will also be a guacamole competition.
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The plant changes rhythm: potato and grill in the burger, diced sides for better service
2026-01-29 00:00
Two new references of plant-based burgers and a line of diced vegetables, named "Alla contadina", to offer GDO customers an increasingly advanced range in terms of service and, above all, flavor. This is how Ortonuovo opened 2026 under the sign of innovation, continuing a.
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Storm Kristin, which has led Spain's national meteorological agency AEMET to issue a red alert in the Almanzora Valley and Los Vélez areas and an orange alert across the rest of the province of Almeria, is already causing significant damage to the local agricultural sector.
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10 companies have been selected to participate in the national pavilion of Ukraine in Berlin.
2026-01-29 00:00
Ukraińscy producenci owoców jagodowych i orzechów zaprezentują swoje produkty na międzynarodowych targach handlowych Fruit Logistica 2026 w Berlinie, jako część Krajowego Stoiska Ukrainy, zorganizowanego przez Ukraińskie Stowarzyszenie Owoców Jagodowych przy wsparciu partnerów. Celem organizacji Krajowego Stoiska Ukrainy jest...
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Worries about the prices of mangoes from Peru
2026-01-29 00:00
Został miesiąc do zakończenia sezonu mango w Peru, i pojawiają się obawy dotyczące cen. "Do tej pory mieliśmy trochę owoców dostępnych, ale nie tak dużo jak zazwyczaj" - powiedział Luis F. Orrantia z Tropical Specialists. "Ten rok różni się od poprzednich lat ze względu na koszty.
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Pop by Nature: the new collaboration between Chiquita and Jaqi Wang
2026-01-29 00:00
Chiquita announces Jiaqi Wang as the new artist for the upcoming edition of Pop by Nature, the campaign that for the third consecutive year brings together the brand of the iconic Blue Sticker banana with the language of contemporary pop art.
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TopFresh is assuming the customer agreements and obligations previously held by vanRijsingencarrotconcepts.
2026-01-29 00:00
As part of its strategic repositioning, vanRijsingengreen has decided to stop its subsidiary vanRijsingencarrotconcepts' fresh carrot market activities. TopFresh will assume all customer commitments and obligations of vanRijsingencarrotconcepts starting from January 18, 2026.
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Food Freshly has expanded its post-harvest offerings for 2026 with two new initiatives aimed at reducing losses in fresh produce and supporting efficacy testing for fresh-cut fruits and vegetables. The first initiative is an expansion of the Food Freshly Produce Wash, which was introduced last year.
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Higher stocks of French apples and pears and lower producer prices
2026-01-29 00:00
W grudniu 2025 roku, akcje francuskich jabłek i gruszek były wyższe niż w 2024 roku, podobnie jak eksport. Ceny producentów jednak spadły. Ceny jabłek były niższe niż w 2024 roku. Pod koniec grudnia 2025 roku francuskie zapasy jabłek były o 4% wyższe niż w zeszłym roku (i o 11% wyższe niż średnia z ostatnich.
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"Ogólna dostępność hiszpańskich papryk była ograniczona." "The overall availability of Spanish peppers was limited."
2026-01-29 00:00
The deliveries of Spanish peppers seemed to be the most common. Even though their presence had increased slightly, their availability was still quite limited, as reported by the German BLE. As a result, the high prices from the previous week remained the same or even slightly increased. This led to a rather high demand for Spanish peppers.
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We have already mentioned in our photo report that TSW was a well-attended trade fair, as confirmed by the organizers' figures. A total of 21,000 visitors flocked to Kielce on January 23rd and 24th, which was 4,000 more than in 2025. The fair featured 508 companies with booths, including nearly 100 foreign exhibitors.
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Italia Ortofrutta Unione Nazionale confirms its participation in Fruit Logistica 2026, the main international trade fair dedicated to the fruit and vegetable sector, scheduled to take place in Berlin from February 4th to 6th, 2026.
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From February 4th to 6th, Orsero will be present in Berlin for Fruit Logistica 2026, the main global reference point for the fruit and vegetable sector. With over 2,500 exhibitors from around 90 countries, the event brings together the entire global supply chain, from the field to...
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"We are currently experiencing a heatwave in Victoria, but our mitigation measures are maintaining the quality as per specifications."
2026-01-29 00:00
Romeo's Best produces grapes from July to October in Far North Queensland and Central Queensland, supplying the Australian market when no other grapes are available. In Queensland (Early Season), they grow ARRA Sweeties™. "We had excellent growing conditions in both the Far North.
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Integrating biological strategies from Turkey and the US for organic greenhouse strawberry production
2026-01-29 00:00
Produkcja truskawek w szklarniach rośnie zarówno w Turcji, jak i w Stanach Zjednoczonych, ponieważ producenci poszukują produkcji przez cały rok oraz redukcji zależności od chemicznych środków. Claros Farm działa w obu krajach, prowadząc badania nad produkcją w szklarniach w Turcji oraz rozwijając technologię.
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The Israeli avocado industry has been under growing pressure in the last decade due to increasing global demand, limited availability of suitable land, rising water costs, and the spread of soil-borne diseases. These challenges have led to a closer focus on orchard establishment practices.
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"Południowoafrykańskie gruszki trafiają na zrównoważony rynek" South African pears enter a balanced market.
2026-01-29 00:00
Pierwsze południowoafrykańskie gruszki dla OV Fruit wracają w drodze wodnej. Importer otrzyma pełny asortyment gruszek z RPA w tym sezonie, w tym odmiany Williams BC, Williams BC blushed, Sempre, Rosemarie, Vermont Beauty, Forelle, Cape Rose, Cheeky, Abate Fetel, Beurre Bosc.
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Fruit Logistica magazine FreshPlaza/Primeur is now available online in English and German.
2026-01-29 00:00
Fruit Logistica will take place in Berlin from Wednesday, February 4, to Friday, February 6. FreshPlaza and Primeur have collaborated to produce a 160-page trade show magazine. This edition is truly international, featuring comprehensive articles from the global fresh produce industry.
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