Each admission ticket includes access to an informative event program at the ASIAFRUIT KNOWLEDGE CENTRE. Operated by the Knowledge Partner Asiafruit Magazine, the ASIAFRUIT KNOWLEDGE CENTRE offers a combination of strategic insights and practical information. read more

From now on, a large portion of BelOrta cherries will be centrally cooled, sorted, packaged, and sold, which is a big step towards greater efficiency, sustainability, and collaboration in the industry. read more

In this new episode of the FRUIT LOGISTICA Podcast, host Tom Joyce speaks live from Berlin with Nguyen Dang Phuc, the Secretary General of the Vietnamese Fruit and Vegetable Association, about one of the most exciting export stories in the world of fresh produce. read more

"Gardener Harm Nöhre from Lehrte explains, 'Varieties with a particularly sweet and aromatic taste are only able to be stored for a short period of time.' In doing so, he also highlights the greatest advantage of local fruits over imports: 'Freshly picked, they taste..." read more

With the arrival of early summer, the harvesting season for one of Europe's most popular stone fruits begins in Southern Italy: the apricot. The Basilicata region - especially the cultivation areas around Pisticci and Metaponto (Province of Matera) - is among the most important production locations. read more

In 2024, each Belgian bought an average of 36.5 kg of fresh vegetables, a quantity increase of 1.6% compared to the previous year. The purchase of fresh fruit accounted for nearly 40 kg, which is 1.7% less than a year ago. Due to higher prices, consumers had to dig deeper into their pockets for their purchases. read more

The agricultural chamber of Upper Austria has announced that so far, the farmland throughout the state has been cultivated in perfect condition and according to the planned schedule. Therefore, sowings and plantings have been carried out since mid-February according to their precise "crop plan," allowing many. read more

The advanced webinar on June 25 aims to raise awareness of potential risks of hidden defects in order to be able to formulate complaints in a timely and well-founded manner. read more

This development is due, among other factors, to a growing demand for organic fruits and vegetables. The Lidl range now includes permanently over 350 organic products. The retailer holds four organic theme weeks each year and supplements its range with additional organic promotions. read more

This is reported by reefertrends, citing a report from Fluctuante. It shows that in the first three months of this year, the average price per kilogram of avocados shipped from Peru was $2.14, representing a 3% decrease. read more

According to the 4th Bulletin of the Brazilian Program for the Modernization of the Fruit and Vegetable Market (Prohort), 301,000 tons of fruit were exported between January and March. The revenue amounted to 311 million US dollars, an increase of 7% compared to the first quarter of 2024 and 23% compared to read more

Retiree families represent only 15% of households in Germany, but in the year 2024 they bought 23.3% of pears. Households with children make up 22.3% of the population, but they bought 29.1% of all pears. Families with children probably prioritize the desire for a healthy and read more

According to the Austrian Chamber of Agriculture, the remaining stocks are mostly contractually reserved and are expected to be marketed through domestic retail outlets in the coming weeks. "Free goods are now hardly available anymore, both domestically read more

The increase in production has not only satisfied domestic demand but also enabled the country to export significant quantities: In the first three months of 2025 alone, more than 26,000 tons were shipped abroad. Dr. Alaa Khalil, Director of the Research Institute read more

The prices in the retail sector have now risen significantly above 1 Euro/kg and demand is declining. On the other hand, sales in exports have picked up, with red cabbage also being ordered in significantly smaller quantities alongside white cabbage. The supply is limited. The warehouses are read more

Already now, higher quantities of refreshing drinks are available at the German wholesale markets. Prices have slightly decreased, but remain at a high level. Soon, the first small quantities of Gallia melons from Spain are expected. Southern Italy is already supplying sugar melons. read more

A special highlight of the event was the coronation of the new Hessian Strawberry Queen Paulina I, who will now serve as an ambassador for local strawberries. "With Paulina I, we have found a dedicated representative who will promote our regional product. read more

The sales volume, that is the amount of Fairtrade products sold in Germany, increased by around 5% in 2024. Coffee, flowers, bananas, and cocoa are the product categories with the highest sales numbers, and each category saw an increase in sales volume in 2024. read more

The very good weather conditions this year are expected to result in a good strawberry harvest. Lots of sunshine and very mild conditions are beneficial for strawberries. The Swiss strawberry season started in the week of April 21st, with 22 tons harvested. read more

"The agreement strengthens our mutual interest in the success of the sector and ensures that we work together to overcome order peaks and other challenges," he said. read more