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In a world where other fruits such as avocados and mangoes, as well as more heavily marketed snack foods, appear to attract more consumer attention, just putting apples and pears on the shelf and expecting them to sell is no longer sufficient. read more

Philippe Binard of the World Apple & Pear Association has remarked on the significant challenge faced by fresh apple and pear suppliers. They must navigate tight profit margins, rising costs, and consumer apathy in the face of relentless advertising promoting less healthy alternatives. read more

Philippe Binard from the World Apple & Pear Association has commented on the significant challenges faced by fresh apple and pear suppliers. They have to navigate tight profit margins, rising costs, and consumer apathy towards their products, as consumers are often exposed to aggressive advertising for less healthy alternatives. read more

The 2025/26 season is presenting a new set of challenges for one of Poland's top apple suppliers, but the overall sentiment is positive as they head into the second half of the season. read more

StepacPCC has created an innovative packaging solution that helps maintain the freshness and visual appeal of pitaya (dragon fruit), benefiting Ecuadorian exporters who are shipping to the US and Europe. read more

Premier Fresh Australia has announced that it has become a licensed distributor for all Sun World table grape varieties grown in Australia. read more

Good start: just over two years after its launch on the market, Dulcis, the new generation green-fleshed kiwi by Newplant and produced under the auspices of Apofruit, Alegra, and Orogel Fresco, has won over the Italian public. This is demonstrated by the survey conducted by Adacta. read more

Dümmen Orange will introduce a completely revamped brand experience at IPM Essen, happening from January 27 to 30, 2026. At a modern, open-concept booth in Hall 2, Stand 2D12, the company will unveil the rebranding of its Calibrachoa, Petunia, and Pelargonium product lines. read more

The commercial companies Baschieri Rino S.r.l., Ortofrutticola Parma S.r.l., and Romagnoli F.lli S.p.A. (all members of Fruitimprese), together with Agripat Soc. Agr. Coop. - Potato Producers Association, have signed an important preliminary agreement aimed at ensuring greater stability. read more

W ciągu ostatniej dekady ukraiński rynek borówek przekształcił się z niszowego segmentu w pełnoprawną branżę eksportową. Nawet w obliczu pełnoskalowej wojny producenci nie tylko utrzymali produkcję, lecz także rozbudowali obszary upraw, zainwestowali w technologię i umocnili swoje pozycje.

In the past decade, Ukraine's blueberry market has evolved from a niche segment into a fully-fledged export-oriented industry. Even amid full-scale war, producers have not only preserved production but also expanded planted areas, invested in technology, and secured their positions. read more

Rwanda is recognized in the international fresh produce market for its avocados, green beans, and specialty vegetables. However, producers in the country, driven by their ambition and the momentum in agricultural development, are expanding into other products as well. Various trials are currently ongoing to explore new opportunities. Eric Mugisha, from Kotwidika, is part of this initiative. read more

Dinesh Shinde, CEO of fresh produce importer Anusaya Fresh, states that demand for blueberries in India is increasing, while this season's supply is not as plentiful as in previous seasons. Shinde notes, "India is experiencing a significant surge in blueberry demand, exacerbated by tightening global and regional supply due to seasonal factors." read more

The year 2026 has started with a rising demand that currently outstrips the available supply in the European markets, which are predominantly sourced from Spain. The effect of the rains on different clementine varieties has resulted in an earlier commencement of the mandarin harvest from the second half of the year. read more

Nigeria is increasing its mango production as growers aim to gain more access to European fresh fruit markets. Industry projections suggest that output could potentially reach up to one million tons in the near future, making the country Africa's third-largest producer and the world's 11th largest, with annual. read more

A rootstock that "makes a difference" in heavy soils. Four years after the start of the Kiwi Project at the Navarra Brothers Agriculture Foundation (which began in 2022), the first agronomic evidence is becoming operational guidance: on the Jintao yellow kiwi variety. read more

After a positive year-end closure, 2026 begins with a decrease in sales of Low Cost Carriers (Lcc), including pre-packed fruits and vegetables, despite a substantially stable average price mix. The trend is negative across all channels, although supermarkets and self-service stores show better resilience. read more

Bycie dynamicznym jest kluczowe dla Tovano, holenderskiego hurtownika suszonych owoców i orzechów. "To skomplikowane przedsięwzięcie: trzeba ciągle koordynować pochodzenie, jakość i regulacje. Trzeba być prawdziwym ekspertem, aby dokładnie wiedzieć, skąd pochodzi każdy produkt i dla kogo jest przeznaczony. Ale to sprawia, że praca jest interesująca" - mówi. read more

The appointment with La Borsa della Spesa is back, the service provided by BMTI and Italmercati, in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit. Last week, the low demand typical of this period has kept the price increases of some seasonal vegetable products contained. read more

This week, Freshuelva, the association of strawberry producers and exporters in Huelva, traveled to Fez to select 939 workers for the berry harvest in the province. This recruitment is part of the quota approved by the Directorate General for Migration Management of the Ministry of Inclusion. read more