Hortifrut has launched a limited-edition blueberry pack as a guilt-free, healthier alternative to chocolate eggs this Easter season. Available exclusively in select retailers across Italy, Austria, and Denmark, the fully recyclable and 100 per cent plastic-free Berry Easter packs are made from. read more

After an intense but positive process, there seemed to be enough common ground to strive for a unified organization. At the beginning of week 13, the members of both management committees as well as the directors of BelOrta and Coöperatie Hoogstraten signed a agreement. read more

In the first month of this year, the main producing regions of the country were Lambayeque and Piura, which accounted for 93% of the total production; they also recorded a growth of 727% and 725% respectively compared to January 2024. read more

In quality assurance, however, there are some product-specific peculiarities to consider. The reason for this is the extremely high perishability of sensitive fruits. The "Fruit Quality Control Seminar" will provide online information on May 6, 2025. read more

The leading banana supplier, Dole, has stated that the proposed implementation of new port fees on vessels built in China will result in an increase in banana prices in the United States. read more

Multiple major Australian supermarket retailers have issued recall notices for spinach and mixed salad products in several states due to the detection of shiga-toxin producing E. coli (STEC) in two spinach products. read more

The Global Coalition of Fresh Produce has released a new report examining international fruit and vegetable supply chains and their influence on pricing. read more

Mediterranean fresh produce distributor Orsero Group has enhanced its position in the Canary Islands banana industry through a new partnership between its Spanish subsidiary Hermanos Fernández Lopez and Cupalma, the largest cooperative and agricultural producer on the island of La Palma. read more

As part of its ongoing efforts to respond to the evolving needs of the reefer market, Dole Fresh Fruit Co has decided to enhance its fleet by incorporating Maersk Container Industry's Star Cool 1.1, which was introduced in September 2024, in order to improve operational efficiency and sustainability. read more

Scales Corporation, the largest apple export company in New Zealand, predicts that premium varieties such as Dazzle, Posy, and Diva will make up 80 percent of its export volumes by 2027. read more

Avocados Australia has been awarded A$200,000 in trade promotion funding through the Asean-Australia Centre’s 2024/25 grants programme, the organization has confirmed. read more

There was a volume decrease of 15% and a value decrease of 41% in January compared to the same month in 2024. However, the outlook indicates continued growth for this year. Fresh Fruit stated that the decline was due to a significant. read more

This is a decrease of 4.4%. Since 2012, almost one in five businesses has closed down. The total vegetable growing area has increased by 3.2% to 126,800 hectares in 2024, and the total harvest quantity has increased by 6.1%. However, the development is mainly in favor of field vegetable crops. read more

The second-tier cooperative based in Oliva/Valencia achieved a turnover of 67 million euros during this period, representing a significant increase of 21.8% compared to the previous season, and a positive result of 1.9 million euros. Additionally, the assembly decided to... read more

This value is expected to increase to $2.399 trillion by 2032, with a projected average annual growth rate of 6.64%. The report highlights that China is the world's largest producer of fruits and vegetables. Data from the nutrition and read more

The Italian apple supplier Vip reports that the recent initiation of a project aimed at developing herbicide-free apple production in South Tyrol has been widely embraced by its member growers. read more

Eksport borówki peruwiańskiej ma rosnać dynamicznie w sezonie 2024/25, pomimo słabego początku. Konsultanci Fresh Fruit Peru powiedzieli, że choć eksport zaczął rok 2025 na minusie - z wysyłkami spadającymi o 15 procent pod względem wolumenu oraz o 41 procent pod względem wartości w styczniu w porównaniu do tego samego

In 2024/25, Peruvian blueberry exports are forecasted to grow strongly despite the sluggish start to the season. Fresh Fruit Peru consultants said that although exports began 2025 in the red - with shipments down 15 percent in volume and 41 percent in value in January compared to the same read more

According to QS, referring to the BVL, the emergency authorization for Ridomil Gold R applies to its use against Downy Mildew (Peronospora destructor) on table onions in open fields and is limited to the period from April 15 to August 12, 2025. read more

At the leading Belgian fruit and vegetable distributor, the first asparagus sales started in early February, with the proceeds - as with all the company's primeur sales - being donated to a good cause. Towards the end of February, eggplants followed. read more

The premium New Zealand-grown pear, Piqa Boo, has been rebranded with a new look and name in preparation for the 2025 export season. read more