Chile has exported over 3,000 tonnes of fruit to Vietnam so far in 2024/25, which is a 133 percent increase compared to the same period last year, as reported by Frutas de Chile. read more

Itaueira has formed a strategic partnership with MBR Company, based in São Paulo, to restart exports of its Rei-branded melons to the markets of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). read more

Westfalia Fruit has been awarded a United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) for its collaboration with the Pro Tiltil Alliance in Chile. The award, under SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, acknowledges the alliance's contributions to promoting sustainable development through cooperation. read more

The approach is to combine scientific facts with show effects, explain the organizers; in addition, well-known (Italian) faces are supposed to speak as ambassadors of healthy eating. Five talks are part of the program of the Healthy Food Show, with each. read more

In 2006, the Allianz Pro Tiltil was founded, bringing together nine companies to address significant ecological and socio-economic challenges in Tiltil, an underdeveloped region in Chile. The alliance focuses on key priorities such as the read more

The DOP has achieved a change in its regulations to increase the number of products with this quality seal. With these new certifications, the DOP Cereza del Jerte will have access to over 10 million kg to 12 million kg more cherries, depending on the weather conditions. Additionally, it will be available throughout the entire. read more

Pear exports from the Port of San Antonio Este in Argentina's Río Negro province reached historic lows this season. Between January and February, 16,618 pallets of fruit - equivalent to just over 19,200 tonnes - were loaded at the port, a decrease of 37 percent compared to the same period last year. read more

After stops at the LUV grape fair last fall in Bari, southern Italy, the event "Protagonisti dell’Ortofrutta Italiana" (Main Players of the Italian Fruit and Vegetable Industry) in Bologna, followed by FRUIT LOGISTICA in Berlin and BIT in Milan, the focus shifts to... read more

Compared to the previous year, the amount of harvested vegetables increased by 13.2% overall, while the size of the vegetable cultivation area in Lower Saxony saw a growth of 10.9%. Despite isolated reports of yield losses and crop failures caused by read more

The Citrus Growers’ Association (CGA) has concluded a round of discussions with government representatives to further strengthen relations and address market access issues. "In some cases, the discussions focused on how we can tap into new markets, while in others they revolved around the…" read more

Blueberries are a globally traded product due to their good shelf life. Thanks to their health benefits, their blue success story began two decades ago. In the past ten years alone, global production has increased by an average of 10% each year. Planted read more

T&G Global has welcomed the recent decision of the Supreme People’s Court of the People’s Republic of China upholding an earlier landmark ruling regarding the protection of its Scilate apple plant variety rights. read more

When the yellow tomato made its triumphant entrance into the national wholesale markets, it was considered a rarity: the yellow cherry and yellow date tomatoes commanded stellar prices and received almost exclusive attention from restaurateurs and niche retailers. However, today, the landscape has changed. read more

In weeks 8 and 9 of 2025, average wholesale prices for bananas in the Netherlands (NL), Romania (RO), and Slovakia (SK) showed a clear upward trend. According to the data, prices in the Netherlands rose from €120 per 100 kg in week 8 to €122 per 100 kg in week 9, reflecting a modest but read more

The '5 a day' Association has held its XXVII General Assembly of Members at an event that has brought together companies and professionals from the entire fruit and vegetable chain in a key meeting for the sector. At the

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The new campaign for fresh peas is underway, with increasing volumes of asparagus and especially broad beans. There is a growing demand for strawberries, with the entry of Inspire di Matera. Full production and abundant quantities for cabbage, a good moment for the. read more

The strawberry contact group, composed of France, Italy, Portugal, and Spain, met on March 5 and 6 in Policoro, Italy, and highlighted that one of the main challenges EU farms are encountering is the diminishing availability of effective active substances and appropriate phytosanitary tools for combating. read more

Roboton Farmer, an innovative robot, improves agricultural practices in apple orchards in Washington State. By utilizing artificial intelligence and algorithms, it is capable of tasks such as seeding, watering, weeding, fertilizing, and irrigating. The robot utilizes GPS, cameras, sensors, and simulations for its operations. read more

After a very positive January for the fruit and vegetable department of the Large-Scale Retail Trade (GDO), February also shows growth, although more moderate compared to the previous month, also due to an increasing inflationary effect. All major categories exhibit a positive trend, including the IV-V Range, but in the fruit read more

One more year, Val Venosta Apple wants to recognize the fruit vendors who come to the main markets in our country to buy their flagship variety Golden Delicious, as well as others. read more