Tom Bradshaw, the president of the National Farmers Union (NFU), officially opened the 91st annual National Fruit Show (NFS) in Kent this morning, November 6th. read more

The South African company Capespan has reaffirmed its dedication to the Namibian table grape industry by extending its joint venture agreement with production partner Namibia Grape Company (NGC) until 2045. read more

The Cook government, as reported by reefertrends, is also investing in research and development to optimize avocado production and improve the resilience of the fruits during transportation, as well as in strengthening the state's biosecurity status to enhance market access. read more

Products of daily use are particularly affected. A special analysis by GfK shows that consumers place particular value on sustainability, especially when it comes to fresh products, and are willing to pay more for them. read more

Zespri is upgrading its kiwifruit import facilities. The upgraded cold storage facility in Taizhou will provide more direct access to over 100 million consumers in the southeast of the country. This move is aimed at increasing sales in the southeast region and reducing dependence on the Shanghai Lingang Port. read more

The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) producer association has appointed Alwyn Dippenaar as its new chair, with Michael Vorster slated to take over his previous position as vice-chair. read more

Authorities in Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia have confirmed the safety of Shine Muscat grape imports after conducting additional tests on residue levels, following a recent alert in Thailand. read more

The Dolcevita apple will be on shelves in the coming weeks. This refined variety from the Consortium of Val di Non and Sole, with its bright red color and characterized by floral notes and a high sugar content, will be the focus of an intense promotional campaign at the beginning of 2025 and will then be the star of the show at. read more

The results of this year's edition were announced at a ceremony held on Friday, October 25th at the Kamienica Theatre in Warsaw. Awards for berry processors were presented in the categories of Polish superfruits, Bio and Eco, and - for the nth time. read more

Papaya is ranked fourth among the most cultivated tropical fruits in the world, and in countries like Argentina, the establishment of new orchards is growing every year. Consequently, attention to agronomic techniques and the control of plant diseases is also progressing. read more

"Ecuadorian pitaya has successfully entered the competitive U.S. market, distinguishing itself with its exotic flavor and unique properties. Despite facing supply chain challenges and price fluctuations, this fruit is increasing in popularity. Currently, the United States consumes nearly 80% of the pitaya." read more

As Rockit Global continues its strategic growth into 2025 and beyond, the snack-sized apple company has announced key transitions within its global senior leadership team with the establishment of two new roles – General Manager China and General Manager Global Markets. Mark Pay has been appointed to the role of General Manager China. read more

The Secretary General of Agricultural Resources and Food Security, Ana Rodríguez, has participated in the 29th plenary meeting of the Joint Committee on Fruits and Vegetables in Paris. These meetings involve the private sector as well as the public sector of Spain, France, Italy, and. read more

Berrytrade is a Polish fruit company that exports blueberries to multiple European, Middle Eastern, and Asian countries. Sandra Stefaniak-Syguła, the co-owner of the company, shared her opinions on the recently ended blueberry season in Poland, notable market trends, the company's investments, and more. read more

The Asian stink bug strikes again, and this year in the Veneto region it is the pears that are bearing the brunt. There is a good quantity for producers, mainly located in Verona and Rovigo, and to a lesser extent in Padua and Venice, but the quality is compromised due to the stings. read more

The BreedingValue project is focused on advancing pre-breeding strategies to develop resilient and high-value berries. The research being conducted aims to enable sustainable and competitive production of strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries in the future. This webinar is tailored for plant breeders. read more

The grapefruit packing for export was estimated at 14.8 million cartons (equivalent to 17 kilograms each), which is an increase of nearly 14% compared to last year's 13.0 million cartons. This growth was attributed to the recovery from the dry conditions that were experienced in the northern regions in previous years. The estimate, which was prepared in mid-March, also... read more

Murat Koygun, founder and CEO of Turkish fresh produce exporter Kayra Tarımsal Ltd., states that it seems to be a positive season for Turkish pear production. "The Turkish Santa Maria pear season has begun well. Despite lower export demand for our pears, the... read more

The Association of Producers and Exporters of the Strawberry of Huelva, Freshuelva, is promoting and funding a clinical trial at the University of Huelva on the benefits of consuming strawberries for women's menstrual health

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At AGF-Overtoom in Amsterdam, the supply of Turkish fruits and vegetables is arriving steadily. "We are currently receiving plenty of pomegranates and Sultana grapes, along with Turkish vegetables like eggplants, zucchini, and peppers," says Mustafa Ozdemir, the manager. read more