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

Po wzroście liczby nowych sadzeń odmiany jabłek Bigbucks, głównie w latach 2018-2020, coroczne zbiory rosną teraz szybko.

After a surge in new plantings of the Bigbucks apple variety, mainly between the years 2018-2020, the annual harvest is now rapidly increasing. read more

"China consumes the pecan nut in the shell and is the world's largest consumer. There are more than 1.7 billion Chinese, and everything that Peru produces is too little for the population they have," Dávila told the media 'A Noticias'." read more

Zimowa kapusta Kalettes powróciła na półki sklepowe i będzie dostępna na terenie całego kraju do końca marca.

Winter brassica Kalettes has returned to retail shelves and will be available nationwide until the end of March. read more

Niemiecki największy sprzedawca spożywczy Edeka twierdzi, że jego zupełnie nowy ośrodek dystrybucyjny w centrum Hamburga umożliwi mu podwojenie ilości owoców i warzyw, które dystrybuuje przez port miasta. read more

She pointed out that this season 80 Peruvian companies have delivered fresh asparagus to 37 international markets, reaffirming the country's position as a supplier of this vegetable. The United States is the main destination, accounting for 73% of the total exports. read more

On November 26, during the 2024 China International Blueberry Conference, Berries Australia signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the China Chamber of Commerce of Import & Export of Foodstuffs, Native Produce & Animal By-Products (CFNA) to promote sustainable development. read more

A box of cherries from the Warby Ranges in northeast Victoria was sold for a record-breaking A$165,000 at the annual Sydney Markets Foundation Cherry Ball. read more

IG International, one of India's top fresh produce importers, has announced the arrival of the first shipment of premium citrus fruits from Egypt, signaling the start of the new citrus season. read more

W tym roku w Austrii zebrano ogółem 145 400 ton owoców. Dolna Austria przyczyniła się do tego wyniku w ilości około 30 900 ton. Według danych Statistik Austria, kraj jako całość odnotował drugi najniższy wynik w ciągu ostatnich dziesięciu lat. W porównaniu do poprzedniego roku, produkcja owoców w całej Austrii... read more

W Kanadzie owoce pestkowe są uprawiane tylko w krótkim okresie, ale są dostępne w sklepach przez cały rok. "Chociaż oferujemy różne produkty z owoców pestkowych z różnych miejsc pochodzenia przez cały rok, wciąż istnieje duży potencjał do poprawy tej kategorii" - mówi Marcelo Rusca z Go Fresh. read more

The rain at the end of October and beginning of November had a very positive effect on the citrus crops in the Vega del Guadalquivir. However, according to a sector operator, "the water and humidity have affected the fruit's condition, making it more prone to rot. That's why it's crucial to be vigilant." read more