The fresh fruit sector is a key economic factor for many countries. This is true for both industrialized countries and those in the global South. The framework conditions for the sector are constantly evolving, both due to changes in consumption patterns and for other reasons. read more

The Green Deal is imposing increasing responsibilities on the supply chain in terms of environmental sustainability. Moreover, it is up to large companies to publish reports that tell, through data, the results on the famous three Pillars. So even the read more

The Lobello Pear Branch Cherry Tomato from Caparrós has once again achieved the Flavor of the Year 2025 seal, confirming seven consecutive years of this recognition and validating the effort and commitment put into it.

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In a recent development, fresh fruit exporters are concerned about a possible decrease in the export of kinnow to Afghanistan and certain Central Asian countries due to the implementation of new export-related taxes by the Federal Board of Revenue. According to fruit dealers in Torkham, the read more

The supply of leaf lettuce is currently good and has increased compared to the same period last year, although demand is relatively low. Ratto Bros Inc. is currently offering green, red, and romaine lettuce from Yuma, Arizona. Frank mentioned, "The quality is excellent–we have had very, very mild weather in the desert." read more

Germany, alongside the United Kingdom, is the most important market for berry fruits in Europe. Blueberries and raspberries have been available to consumers there even outside of the local season for years, and the import of these fruits is growing year by year, surpassing records.

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British berry growers are preparing for a tough year in 2025 due to increasing energy costs, rising wages, and inadequate returns from retailers. Despite these difficulties, the British berry market has achieved a significant milestone, reaching a total market value of £2 million. read more

At the Marca trade fair in Bologna, on January 15th at 3:00 PM in the Madrigale room, a study on the environmental impact of packaged fruits and vegetables commissioned by Pro Food - a group of producers of packaging for fresh food, and conducted by the Disafa of the University of Turin, will be presented. read more

Harmoniz, a global seed company, will be exhibiting at the upcoming Fruit Logistica trade fair in Berlin from February 5th to 7th. The company intends to present its newly developed tomato and bell-type pepper varieties, as well as a new product in the fresh produce category. Harmoniz will also read more

Vietnam has been informed by China's General Administration of Customs about the lack of compliance of certain fresh durian and jackfruit exports with phytosanitary and food safety regulations. This notification carries a potential risk to the reputation and brand of Vietnamese agricultural products in... read more

In 2023, Hong Kong was the 17th largest market for U.S. agricultural products globally. During that year, the United States exported $1.5 billion worth of agricultural products to Hong Kong, making it the third largest supplier of consumer-oriented food products to the region after China and Australia. read more

With the end of the holiday season binge eating, there is a general need to eat well to get back in shape and regain energy. The Shopping Bag of BMTI and Italmercati Rete d'Imprese, created in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, with its advice, is the... read more

The first Mauritanian Dumara watermelons arrived at Fresh & Cash GmbH in Wuppertal as early as 8 January. "That's about ten days earlier than last year," said co-managing director Cevdet Cavusoglu. "You can see that the campaign tends to get off to an earlier start, which in turn is reflected in." read more

Between January and November 2024, Uzbekistan saw a significant rise in grape exports, reaching a total of 205,500 tons, which represents more than a doubling of growth compared to the same period in 2023. This information was reported by the State Statistics Agency. The revenue generated from grape exports during this period... read more

Using football slang, Syngenta Vegetable Seeds has defined the "top-class" team that will lead the Champions Syngenta campaign in the 2024-2025 industrial tomato catalog. Based on their performances, Tolerix becomes "The Rock", Miceno "The read more

In September 2021, the lives of thousands of families on the island of La Palma came to a halt with the eruption of the volcano that destroyed homes. read more

Clarifruit announced today that it has changed its name to Clarifresh and is excited to share two significant achievements: a rebranding that enhances quality management in all fresh food sectors and the introduction of a self-onboarding platform for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). read more

Argentina reaffirms its leading position in the production and export of cherries, with five provinces producing cherries: Mendoza, Río Negro, Neuquén, Chubut, and Santa Cruz. During the 2023-24 season, Argentina exported 7,192 tons of cherries, making it Latin America's second-largest cherry exporter. read more

Romagnoli F.lli Spa, one of the most important players in the Italian market for the processing and commercialization of fruit and vegetable products, will be present at Marca Fresh 2025 on January 15th and 16th (Hall 29 Stand B75). Marca Fresh is a format by BolognaFiere dedicated to the fruit and vegetable sector. read more

Rosstat, the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision in Russia, has reported a significant increase in vegetable and fruit imports in 2024. Vegetable imports have risen by 9.9% to 1.7 million tons, while fruit imports have increased by 2.4% to reach 6.1 million tons. This growth highlights a read more