Shipments of imported fruit such as bananas, pineapples, citrus, and grapes that typically enter the US through its eastern and Gulf coasts may be delayed in ports or refused entry if a potential strike by tens of thousands of port workers occurs at the beginning of October. read more

The Australian supermarket chain Coles has announced that it will provide customers with recycled cardboard boxes instead of single-use plastic bags for their fruit and vegetable purchases as part of an eight-week trial. read more

The South African berry industry, which has traditionally relied on Europe and the UK, has been quietly working to expand its access to markets in the East for a while now. read more

Reybanpac, the largest banana producer in Ecuador and the second largest exporter, was honored for its export profile at the PremioeXpor 2024 gala, organized by the Ecuadorian Federation of Exporters (Fedexpor). read more

As expected, the Philippine Senate has approved the proposed free trade agreement with South Korea, a decision that will be beneficial for the country's banana and pineapple exporters. read more

Po raz trzeci w ciągu kilku miesięcy znaleziono znaczną ilość kokainy w skrzynkach bananów w sklepach detalicznych w Europie. read more

During this period, every purchase of organic fruits and vegetables supports the educational program Vegetable Academy. Aldi Süd customers can actively contribute to promoting nutrition education for children in Germany while shopping. read more

Cultipalta, a company owned by the top tropical fruit importer and distributor Cultivar, has inaugurated a new ripening facility in Mercabarna, Barcelona's wholesale market. The facility specializes in the ripening, selection, packaging, and distribution of avocados and mangoes. read more

Supermarkets have been celebrating their success in selling British apples over the past year. read more

Since 2015, the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) has been conducting an annual study in collaboration with the Forsa research institute, surveying consumers about their wishes, preferences, and habits regarding nutrition. read more

This year, between April and September 2024, QS conducted unannounced audits on harvest hygiene at 30 producer farms that have QS certification for the cultivation of asparagus, strawberries, and lettuce. The results of these audits are now available. read more

Hort Innovation has launched a program for Australia's berry and table grape growers aimed at increasing productivity through innovative technology focused on labor, including virtual reality training for pickers, motion-detecting wearables for performance evaluation, and real-time quality assessment. read more

A new initiative from the UK Agri-Tech Centre is utilizing drone technology to enhance the pollination of strawberry crops. read more

With just a few weeks left, the complete list of speakers for the Fruitnet Citrus Congress has been published. Join prominent figures from the international fresh citrus industry to exchange ideas and insights on how to increase consumption in a sluggish market. Experts from various sectors of the value chain will be present. read more

In addition to Hokkaido squash, Butternut and Spaghetti squash are increasingly appearing on the market. The weather conditions have been quite varied regionally lately. Extreme weather events have characterized the course of the year. While regular rainfall in some areas led to high numbers of snails at the beginning. read more

Perspectives are optimistic for the upcoming Migo pear campaign in Europe, as stated by the variety manager at EFC. The quality is expected to be high due to the warm and sunny weather in the latter part of the summer. read more

Westfalia Fruit will showcase pioneering technologies at the upcoming Fruit Attraction trade fair in Madrid next month to demonstrate its commitment to sustainable agriculture. These technologies include avocado-based paper and packaging made from 25-30 per cent avocado waste, as well as a non-destructive fruit tester. read more

Nowe dane opublikowane przez Stats NZ pokazują, że eksport kiwi z Nowej Zelandii przekroczył 3,1 mld NZ$ (1,74 mld €) w roku do sierpnia 2024 roku, co oznacza wzrost o 20 procent w porównaniu do tego samego okresu w 2022/23 roku. "Wartość eksportu kiwi w tym sezonie jest obecnie najwyższa w historii" - powiedział analityk. read more

The founder and CEO, Hein Deprez, made it clear that these two major trends will shape the future of nutrition. Greenyard has a unique position within this transition, with its distinctive business model and a strong focus on the. read more

The Dutch marketer The Greenery reported that the majority of its members' Sweet Sensation pears have been harvested, with expectations of a crop of just under 5,000 tonnes. Sales manager Ton van Wiggen mentioned that the size of the pears is good this year, with most of them meeting retail requirements. read more