The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) have recently made several changes to the quarantine areas for the Mexican fruit fly (Mexfly) in Texas. These adjustments have involved expanding the quarantine zones. read more

The chef of the restaurant El Xato (La Nucía), Cristina Figueira, who holds 1 Michelin Star, 1 Repsol Sun, and the National Hospitality Award 2023, has officially launched the campaign for the read more

Australia's table grape producers will take a leading role in a groundbreaking new international marketing program, created in collaboration with growers and aimed at enhancing global brand awareness for the industry. The Australian Table Grape Association (ATGA) will spearhead this initiative under a new Hort Innovation. read more

Global blueberry market is experiencing a change due to China's increasing production capacity. This is because of the country's various climatic zones, which allow for early and prolonged growing seasons. These advancements present a challenge to conventional exporters such as Peru and Chile. read more

Mission Produce, Inc. has announced its participation in the New York Produce Show (NYPS) from December 10-12, 2024, where it will be introducing its retail-ready mango bags at booth #108. Diana McClean, Director of Marketing & Communications, expressed excitement for the launch, emphasizing the read more

The Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa) has introduced a new blackberry variety specifically designed for the local fresh consumption market. This blackberry cultivar is named 'BRS Terena' and is known for its high productivity, increased sweetness, lower acidity, and improved quality. read more

The IGP Agrumi di Valencia consortium has kicked off the Valencia orange season just before the start of December, the month with the highest sales volume of citrus fruits in European markets. read more

The clementine campaign is progressing with prices higher than anticipated. The market appears to be impacted by decreased yields in different clementine-growing regions, leading to a production decline of up to 40%. However, it is the small sizes, which operators do not favor, that are causing this issue. read more

Organic Alliance (ProNatura and Vitafrais) has been selected by the Bordeaux Commercial Court to acquire the Fresh & Dried Fruit & Vegetables, as well as the Fresh Ultra-Fresh and Ambient activities of wholesaler Pronadis (Nouvelle-Aquitaine), which was placed in receivership on October 8th, 2024. read more

It is the third most cultivated species on the planet, boasting 5000 varieties in 160 countries worldwide. We are talking about the Potato, the symbol product of Macfrut 2025, the fair of the international fruit and vegetable supply chain scheduled from Tuesday 6th to Thursday 8th May at the Rimini Expo Centre. read more

Po ratyfikacji umowy o wolnym handlu (FTA) między Filipinami a Koreą Południową przewiduje się wzrost eksportu filipińskich owoców tropikalnych do Korei Południowej. Prezydent Ferdinand Marcos Jr. podkreślił nadchodzący efekt FTA, prognozując wejście read more

Amidst growing concerns about the rising cost of living, Australians have found comfort in the stable and low prices of avocados, a situation attributed to the record avocado production in the country. In the 2022/23 period, Australia produced 115,000 tons of avocados, marking a significant increase from previous years. read more

Fruitnet has learned that two of Belgium's largest family-owned fruit suppliers, Devos Group and Fruithandel Romain Wouters, are set to merge their commercial trading operations in 2025. read more

Perhaps it's the influence of recent films like Sausage Party, an animated comedy that explores the challenges faced by anthropomorphic food items, or it could be the ridiculousness of a single banana being duct-taped to a wall and sold for millions as art, but it seems that empathy towards food could be increasing. read more

The Colombia Avocado Board (CAB) has appointed four new board members – two importers and two exporters – during its most recent annual general meeting. read more

Regarding the FOB values, the committee estimates that shipments will reach a value of over 540 million US dollars, which also represents an increase of about 4% compared to the previous season. read more

This unique partnership combines the recognition of Disney with the commitment of Pink Lady® to provide families with premium apples. The two brands share a common vision based on the values of quality, positive impact, and social responsibility. read more

Avocado growers in New Zealand anticipate higher prices on the global market this season due to reduced production in Australia and Peru. read more

South African fresh produce company ZZ2 has been named as Shoprite Group's fruit and vegetable supplier of the year for 2024. read more

The stonefruit export crop for Chile in the 2024/25 season is expected to reach almost 38 million cartons (8.3kg), which represents a 4% increase compared to the previous season. The preliminary forecast, announced by the Chilean Stonefruit Committee, sets a new record for the industry. read more