Chiquita will resume banana production and exports from Panama in January 2026, with its workforce expected to reach 5,000 employees by February. read more

A hailstorm hit the La Ribera region of Valencia on Monday, causing damage to the persimmon harvest, which is currently underway. Local reports indicate that approximately 5,000 tonnes of the fruit in the towns of Carlet and Massalavés have been impacted. read more

Aldi has sold approximately 30,000 tonnes of British apples in the last year – equivalent to one in five of all apples sold in the UK – just over 12 months after signing its groundbreaking 20-year partnership with the major supplier AC Goatham & Son. read more

Analyzing the tomato market from a consumer perspective can be a complex task due to its wide range. Some consumers look for the cheapest tomatoes available, while others prefer premium, on-the-vine tomatoes that offer a luxury taste experience. For most consumers, the decision often depends on whether the tomatoes are... read more

Peruvian avocado exports are expected to reach 1 million tonnes within the next few years, as stated by José Antonio Castro, president of the industry association ProHass. read more

Retailer Coop Sweden says it anticipates selling a higher quantity of Shine Muscat grapes from South Korea in the upcoming weeks, partly due to the fruit's popularity on the social media platform TikTok. read more

Argentinian has conducted its inaugural delivery of fresh oranges to Ecuador. The shipment, consisting of 20 pallets, included 24 tonnes of citrus fruits cultivated in the Entre Ríos province. read more

Peruvian mango exports increased by 52 percent in value and 179 percent in volume between January and October 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. According to Fresh Fruit Peru, a total of 282,199 tonnes of mangoes worth US$399.5 million were shipped in the first ten months of the year. read more

The University of Minnesota (U of M) announced today (November 19) the launch of Superior Fruit Innovations (SFI), a new licensing model focused on growers. read more

The industry organization GB Potatoes has introduced a new Potato Industry Confidence Survey to assess the feelings of growers, production trends, and the factors influencing the future of the potato sector in Britain. read more

Jordi Ballester believes that consumers would consume more tomatoes if they were marketed more effectively. This is why he is passionate about helping consumers navigate through the variety of different product types and make it simpler for them to enjoy the highest quality varieties available, no matter the occasion. read more

Chile is projected to export 40.5 million cartons (8kg) in the 2025/26 season, which is an increase of 11 percent compared to the previous year, according to the initial forecast by the Chilean Stonefruit Committee. This estimate is derived from information provided by 44 companies, representing 87 percent of total exports. read more

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has officially inaugurated the world's first cable car system dedicated to transporting fruit. read more

Apples from the Venosta Valley in north-east Italy are currently touring the country this autumn as part of the Applepairing campaign. This initiative encourages consumers to pair different apple varieties with a variety of classic regional foods. read more

The record shipments of Chilean cherries this November have raised concerns among Argentine producers. Argentina has experienced an unprecedented influx of Chilean fruit since the beginning of the month, which industry representatives believe will have a significant impact in the future. read more

The South African Table Grape Industry (Sati) has stated that the recent decision by the United States to lower import tariffs on certain agricultural products is seen as a positive move towards creating a more balanced international trade environment in agriculture. read more

Camposol has inaugurated a new biofactory, described as a high-tech facility that represents a significant milestone in its strategy of innovation, sustainability, and agricultural expansion. read more

Zespri has released its November forecast for the 2025/26 season, showing an increase in forecasted returns per tray for all fruit groups compared to the previous forecast in August. read more

This spring marks 40 years since the beginning of two of New Zealand's most successful apples - Scifresh and Scilate, marketed as Jazz and Envy respectively. read more

Fyffes has published the findings of a recent consumer research conducted across Europe, which has confirmed that bananas are the top favorite fruit among consumers. read more