Zespri™ Kiwifruit, a New Zealand-based company leading in the global production and marketing of kiwifruit, is returning to Fruit Attraction this year at IFEMA Madrid from October 8th to 10th. Visit them at Pavilion 10, Stand D15 to see their kiwifruit on display and celebrate their over 25 years of success. read more

On Thursday, October 3rd, the 2024/2025 French endive campaign was launched by the Association of French Endive Producers (APEF). The event provided an opportunity to review the previous campaign and discuss priorities for the next one. APEF chairman Philippe Bréhon was delighted to read more

Cornus alba Nightfall ('Verpaalen3'PBR) was awarded the A classification during the GreenGrandPrix at this year's GrootGroenPlus edition. "With its striking dark leaves, Nightfall is a beautiful addition to the assortment. Nightfall stands out with its dark purple leaf color and impressive display." read more

W wrześniu 2024 roku Kamerun odnotował wzrost eksportu bananów, według Stowarzyszenia Bananów Kamerunu (Assobacam). Kraj wysłał 24 216 ton, co stanowi wzrost o 19,5% w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem i o 4,5% więcej niż w sierpniu. Ten wzrost jest przypisywany wspólnym wysiłkom. read more

Malaysia has updated its trademark protection for the Musang King durian, in anticipation of price adjustments in the Chinese market, where the fruit is highly valued. Agriculture and Food Security Minister, Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, stated that the extension will last until March 2034. read more

The German company Frigotec GmbH is continuing its international expansion with its established Softripe ripening technology for bananas and exotic fruits. "Chile is the 11th country to join as another interesting market where the patented Softripe technology is being successfully utilized," read more

Hundreds of heirs of independent Brazilian orange farmers were unsuccessful in their appeal regarding a dispute over alleged anti-competitive practices due to a legal oversight related to grants of representation. The dispute revolves around claims against the estate of José Luis Cutrale, also known as. read more

The Cherry Committee of Frutas de Chile launched the 2024-25 cherry season at an event attended by distinguished authorities and representatives of the sector, including the Ambassador of the People's Republic of China, Niu Qingbao, and the acting Minister of Agriculture, Ignacia. read more

"We do not do breeding in-house, but we collaborate with companies from all over the world. However, if a breeder does not have the concept of sustainability in mind, I am not interested. There is no room for the thousandth new apple." Jürgen Braun, CEO of Kiku Variety Management, has a clear vision of what is important today. read more

This year, ITALIA ORTOFRUTTA will also participate in one of the most important fruit and vegetable trade fairs in the world. The event, Fruit Attraction 2024, will take place in its 16th edition in Madrid from October 8th to 10th. The event will involve nearly 550 exhibitors and 25,000 visitors. read more

Lidl Ireland named Retailer of the Year at the Irish Quality Food Awards 2024. Lidl Ireland has been awarded the title of Retailer of the Year for the first time at the Irish Quality Food Awards 2024. The leading discount retailer in the market also received a record 104 award medals at the prestigious event, including. read more

To jest całościowo dobry sezon dla eksportu gruszek z Argentyny - mówi Santiago Lyons, Dyrektor Handlowy Fruit World. "Jeśli chodzi o ilość i jakość, był to wyjątkowy sezon dla wszystkich firm eksportowych w Argentynie, z 6% większą ilością w porównaniu do 2023 roku." "W sezonie 2025 oczekujemy, że" read more

Recently, the Republic of Korea has begun importing Vietnamese pomelos, while China has started accepting Vietnamese fresh coconuts and frozen durians. At the same time, the United States has finalized negotiations on the technical requirements for importing Vietnamese passion fruit. read more

The Chamber of Commerce of Kosovo (OEK) has raised concerns about how national policies are affecting the competitiveness of local businesses, especially in relation to protective measures for fruits and vegetables. According to the OEK, these measures have disrupted the local market and... read more

The beginning of the apple harvest in the Kashmir Valley is a crucial time for local farmers and industry stakeholders, as it centers around the Grade 'A' Gala Mast variety grown in high-density orchards, especially in the Kupwara and Shopian districts. Concerns have been raised by... read more

There are 18 member companies that will be part of the collective led by Cso Italy at Fruit Attraction. With its 383 square meters, the stand will be the largest ever (positions C12, C14, and D12 in Pavilion 8 of the Fair). The names are... read more

"Even though it's been a slow start, we're positive about the season," asserts Lohan Marais, commercial manager at Icon Fruit, which sources their peaches and nectarines from farms in the Klein-Karoo. The bitter cold around end-August hurt some of the flowering ultra-early varieties. "To give." read more

During the 10th Kiskunhalas Potato Days event, István Nagy emphasized the significance of Hungary attaining self-sufficiency in potato production. He noted that shifts in consumer behavior and climate change have affected Hungary's ability to be self-sufficient in potatoes. The government is dedicated to providing support for this goal. read more

"Polish apple exporters may face a tough apple season. Some customers are reluctant to pay the increased prices, and there is also a high demand for apples from the processing industry," explains Jakub Krawczyk, the export manager at Polish apple exporter Appolonia. read more

According to the Association of Banana Exporters of Ecuador (AEBE), the country exported a total of 246.21 million boxes of bananas in the moving year ending in August 2024, showing a decrease of 1.83% compared to the same period of the previous year. Despite the demand... read more