Po kilku sezonach, o których wielu Nowozelandczyków wolałoby zapomnieć, długoterminowy wzrost eksportu świeżych owoców z Nowej Zelandii wydaje się być z powrotem na właściwej ścieżce.

After a couple of seasons that many Kiwis would prefer to forget, New Zealand's long-term growth in fresh fruit exports appears to be back on track. read more

Bloss, a new apple variety from the Dutch grower cooperative FruitMasters, recently received top marks for taste at the prestigious International Taste Institute. read more

The World Apple and Pear Association (Wapa) convened its annual meeting at Fruit Logistica in Berlin, where it announced its forecast for the upcoming Southern Hemisphere apple and pear crop. read more

The harvest forecast for the Southern Hemisphere for 2025 indicates a 5.5% increase in apples to a total of 4,746,639 tons compared to the previous year (4,499,328 tons). South Africa is expected to maintain its position as the largest producer with 1,474,767 tons (+3.4% from 2024), followed by... read more

The first day of Fruit Logistica in Berlin featured a special keynote session on the Logistics Hub stage, discussing the crucial role that refrigerated ocean transport continues to play in the global supply chain. read more

The Italian apple marketing consortium Vog launched its 80th-anniversary celebrations at Fruit Logistica 2025 in Berlin last week. read more

The organic Cara Cara orange, discovered in Venezuela in the 1970s as a spontaneous mutation of the Washington Navel, has gained popularity among consumers in Europe for its juicy, sweet flesh with tangy cherry-like notes, and its significant health benefits attributed to the presence of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant. read more

In 2019, blackberry cultivation in Mexico reached a peak of 298,000 tons, which is likely to be equaled only after some time. In the pandemic year of 2020, production plummeted by 27%, but it has been gradually increasing since then. read more

Peruvian agricultural exports increased by 22.1 percent to US$12.784 billion in 2024, with much of the growth driven by a significant increase in fruit exports, which rose by 17.8 percent compared to 2023. read more

The FRUIT LOGISTICA, where more than 91,000 people gathered, is the world's leading trade fair for fruits and vegetables and provides the perfect stage for Xenia®'s provocative campaign. With charm and humor, Xenia® draws attention to the issue of carbon footprint. read more

While the prices of apples increased by 7.7% (to 2.32 Euro/kg) and blueberries by 7.7% (to 9.99 Euro/kg), the prices of pears decreased by 3.5%, oranges by 3.2%, and mandarins by 5.2%. The price of kiwis saw a significant drop of 20.5% to 0.34 Euro/piece. read more

The Mt. Erin Group, an established apple cultivation and marketing company in Hawke's Bay, had to deal with the effects of Cyclone Gabrielle on their orchards in February 2023. As part of their rebuilding plans, the company actively searched for a new premium apple variety to plant. read more

The app uses a detailed simulation model to determine the outflow, the effects of water purification, and compliance with current and future emission regulations. The app provides insights into the impact of different water sources, the reuse of read more

"The KRONEN booth was once again very popular this year. Visitors from 50 countries came to see us, and we are thrilled by the strong interest of the international professional community in our innovative, new, and proven solutions," said Stephan Zillgith, managing director. read more

VentureFruit, T&G Global's intellectual property management and commercialization business, has announced a new agreement between local Hawke’s Bay breeders, Plant IP Partners, and the Mt Erin Group. The agreement involves licensing a new apple variety called 'MAC12' to support Mt Erin's cyclone recovery efforts. read more

New York, the nation's third-largest wine producer, grows more than 134 grape varieties on nearly 16,000 acres of land. The increasing demand for New York grapes is accompanied by challenges from invasive species, plant diseases, and climate fluctuations, leading to a concentration on research and management strategies. read more

Najnowsze dane dotyczące spożycia[1] z sezonu 2023/24, udostępnione przez Światową Organizację Awokado, ujawniają, że niektóre europejskie rynki są jednymi z największych konsumentów awokado, przy czym kraje takie jak Francja, Niemcy, Wielka Brytania i Włochy wszystkie odnotowały znaczne wzrosty spożycia na osobę.

[1] - The latest consumption data - najnowsze dane dotyczące spożycia read more

At the recent Fruit Logistica 2025, Ecuador and Colombia reaffirmed their commitment to the sustainability and security of the banana trade at the "Banana Connect: growing sustainability, exporting quality, and a safe product" event. The meeting, which was organized by their embassies and read more

Bruno Bertheloz, President of Europe Pink Lady Apples, revealed his new plan to have 100 million people consume the fruit by 2030, with two billion apples being eaten yearly, as reported by FreshFruitPortal. read more

The first months of the year are historically challenging for wholesale markets, characterized by a decrease in demand after holiday expenses. The first weeks of February have also been no exception, with few exceptions such as strawberries and artichokes. read more