"With an innovative approach that is unparalleled in the fruit and vegetable sector, we aimed to create an interactive and modern website perfectly tailored to the target audience of Cosmic Crisp®: young, urban consumers who are always on the lookout for product innovations." read more

This is 15% less than the previous year. Compared to the six-year average (9,100 tons), the harvest quantity decreased by 22%. Already in 2023, it was significantly below this average at around 8,400 tons, according to the North Statistical Office. read more

In the first twelve months, thousands of people were reached by the project which aims to highlight the taste, quality, and nutritional benefits of strawberries, kiwis, clementines, mandarins, nectarines, cherries, and grapes. Enjoy Dolce Frutta is targeted towards... read more

The seminar "Understanding and implementing HACCP correctly", which can now be booked and viewed retrospectively, is aimed at employees in quality assurance in the fruit and vegetable wholesale sector. It provides a comprehensive overview of the legal requirements and the read more

Quick tip: At the end of this page you will find the link to the gallery, where you can view the photos again individually in peace and full size. read more

This price decrease is having a negative impact on one of the most important months for pomegranates, as 99% of exports are made between January and June, as reported by agraria.pe. read more

Since February 1, 2025, Alexander Stein has been the new director of FRUIT LOGISTICA. The Fruchthandel Magazine met with him in Berlin. In a personal conversation and in the accompanying video interview, he provides insights into his initial impressions and his vision for FRUIT LOGISTICA. read more

The seizures in Antwerp decreased from 121 tons in 2023 to 44 tons in 2024, while in the port of Rotterdam they dropped from 12,000 kg to 9,700 kg during the same period. La Hora reports that the progress is due to improved collaboration within the banana sector. read more

The cultivated blueberry remained the most commonly grown shrub berry species, with the cultivation area accounting for around 85% of the total shrub berry cultivation area in Lower Saxony. In the past year, 10,027 tons were harvested on 2,249 hectares, which was a slight increase compared to the previous year (9,923 tons). read more

As QS reports, citing the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL), the emergency authorization is valid from February 3 to June 1, 2025, and is limited to outdoor use. read more

This strengthens the position of The Greenery and its producers in a very dynamic and competitive fresh produce market and contributes to a sustainable supply of fruits and vegetables. read more

According to the Landvolk press service, Thorsten Flick from the Association of Asparagus and Berry Growers in Lower Saxony predicts that at least. However, he also adds: "The final word is with St. Peter, but since the weather this winter is much milder than before. read more

Despite the improvement in growth conditions in southern Spain, the supply of salad cucumbers remains limited and prices at Spanish marketing facilities are trending higher. The quantities offered from the Benelux region are only increasing moderately, so prices there are also on the rise. read more

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Last week, Berlin was the place where business deals were made as more than 91,000 people from the global fruit and vegetable trade gathered at FRUIT LOGISTICA 2025. From February 5th to 7th, the leading trade fair for the global fruit trade attracted even more international participants. read more

It is expected that this upward trend will continue, as NZAPI predicts a 10% increase in exports for the 2025 harvest, from 19.1 million Tray Carton Equivalents (TCE) in 2024 (current) to potentially 21 million TCE in 2025. Thanks to ideal winter and read more

"Since the plants are well-rested, a significantly higher production is expected, provided that the weather and other external factors are favorable," said the consulting company. "However, this increase brings significant challenges, such as ensuring a good..." read more

The law is set to be renewed later this year, which means that South African producers will benefit from the law at least for this export season before a new law is signed. Currently, South African fruit exporters are allowed to export their products duty-free. read more

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The durian is the undisputed star. According to the FRUIT LOGISTICA Trend Report, exports of the exotic fruit had a value of 4.8 billion US dollars in 2023, which is 3.2 billion US dollars more than in 2018 – an average annual value increase of 24.8%. The main reason for this is the high demand. read more