Tavares has asked ginger and papaya producers in Brazil about their needs, with a particular emphasis on support through digitalization. The responses range from paperwork and time-consuming manual data entry to lack of transparency and inefficient communication. read more

The past twelve months have been "really bad" for the refrigerated cargo industry, says Philip Gray, Reefer Analyst at the consulting firm Drewry. In the shipping of chilled goods such as meat, frozen foods, as well as fruits and vegetables, the entire system is facing difficulties. read more

Costa Rica: Pineapples for every taste and many new products read more

Zespri has announced that it is expanding its production of SunGold kiwifruit in the Northern Hemisphere. read more

At the beginning of the year, there was a lack of capacity for processing in certain areas. Reports vary depending on the batch, with some batches being of excellent quality, while others are of weaker condition requiring a significant amount of sorting. read more

Despite challenges such as cold snaps in the spring and the spread of Citrus Greening disease, the report forecasts further growth in the 2024/25 season. China's orange production is expected to reach 7.62 million tonnes in the 2024/25 season (November to October). read more

On the 1,400 square meter stand, customers and visitors from all over the world can get information about products and innovations. The importance of the trade fair and the BVEO's presence was highlighted by a high-profile tour featuring several presidents and CEOs. read more

The year 2024 has impressively shown the impact that weather conditions have on yields and the marketing season for fruits and vegetables. Particularly significant were the frost events in the last week of April. Every growing region in Germany reported damages, ranging from apples to berries. read more

A matchmaking event for Thai exporters and international customers has resulted in over Bt2bn (US$59mn) in sales of fresh fruit. read more

The Agricultural Cooperative Society Agricoltori Ionici (Op Cai) has achieved an important milestone: the twentieth participation in Fruit Logistica, the prestigious international trade fair in Berlin dedicated to the fruit and vegetable sector. A special occasion for the president, Salvatore Scarcella, who read more

Manzana Val Venosta celebrates a new edition on the Day of the Greengrocer and their Class in the Greengrocer project, which this year has as its godmother the artist Angy Fernández. The singer,

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La Linea Verde, a leading agri-food group in the production of bagged salads and fresh ready-to-eat dishes, is once again a protagonist at Fruit Logistica 2025, the international trade show for the fruit and vegetable sector, taking place in Berlin until February 7th. As every year, the read more

The apple is good, practical to consume, and versatile because it can be enjoyed in a thousand ways and in combination with other gastronomic products it allows to enhance the characteristics of each variety, creating combinations that make the tasting experience richer and more complex. read more

Bollo Natural Fruit has recently joined as a member of the Spanish Renowned Brands Forum, an organization that brings together more than 150 leading Spanish companies in their respective professional sectors.

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Also interesting are the recommendations for the classical cultivation of everbearing strawberry varieties, carried out in Germany in tunnels, on gutters, in coconut substrate. read more

Traditionally, Romania has not been known for its large blueberry production, but that is changing. The country is receiving significant investments and new varieties are being planted, which are expected to enter the market in large volumes by 2027, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

"Fruit Logistica represents for us an excellent opportunity to listen to the needs of the fruit and vegetable industry and engage directly with its key players. It is also an opportunity to showcase our innovations dedicated to fruit and vegetable processing centers around the world." read more

On the occasion of Fruit Logistica, the new president of Pink Lady® Europe, Bruno Bertheloz, reveals ambitious plans for the premium apple brand, which continues to be the number one apple brand in terms of volume and value. read more

Apofruit focuses on the free-from trend in a key ultra-healthy way. One of the innovations introduced at Fruit Logistica is a new line with nickel-free certification, especially for greenhouse-grown products, such as tomatoes of all varieties (cherry, cocktail, beefsteak, cluster, salad). read more

The opening of Italy, the main Italian collective at Fruit Logistica 2025, coordinated by CSO Italy and Fruitimprese, was also this year, in the late morning of the first day of the fair (yesterday, editor's note), the highlight of our country's presence at the prestigious event. read more