The unusually high amounts of precipitation in the last 14 days are posing a major challenge to the strawberry harvest, especially in the southern and central parts of Germany. In northern Germany, the weather conditions and consequently the harvest conditions were better, but even there, there were also challenges. read more

Logistical issues and a significant rise in the supply of South African nectarines to the EU were the main highlights of the country's stone fruit export season. read more

The measures carried out in cooperation with Westfalia Fruit could lead to savings of more than 20 million plastic tray packages with the introduction in all stores, just for the double-pack avocado. This could reduce the number of pre-packaged avocados to up to 25 million. read more

To maintain this growth, access to new international markets remains crucial. The recent breakthroughs in China, Japan, and India present both an opportunity and a challenge for South African avocado exporters, especially. read more

The Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has reported a decrease in the export crop of Navel oranges, with the forecast for Valencia oranges also showing a slight decline. read more

Bigbucks, the wine-red Gala apple mutation discovered in South Africa, is embarking on a new phase of commercialization after being granted plant breeders’ rights in Australia. read more

As for stone fruit production, in 2023 Aragón was the second largest producer at the national level, with an average of around 400,000 tons over the past five years, placing this growing area in first position. read more

The Summer Berry Company (TSBC) has been honored with two Superior Taste Awards from the International Taste Institute. Their premium Fandango strawberry was awarded the highest scoring accolade, while the raspberry variety Amalia Rossa received a 2-star award. read more

The Summer Berry Company (TSBC) has been awarded two Superior Taste Awards by the International Taste Institute. Their premium Fandango strawberry received the highest scoring award, while the raspberry variety Amalia Rossa earned a 2-star award. read more

The new estimate also represents a decrease of 11% compared to last year, when South Africa packed a total of 24.8 million cartons of Navels for export. read more

Scotty Brand, a line of Scottish-grown products from Albert Bartlett, has expanded into the snack market by introducing beetroot crisps as a tribute to the brand's founder. read more

Asia Fruit Logistica China Business Meet Up, organized by Global Produce Events (GPE), gathered over 1,600 high-level industry professionals in Shanghai on 27-28 May. read more

At the beginning of the year, ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA launched a series of Asia Business Meet-Ups to strengthen its connections to key markets and build even greater momentum for the return of the trade show to Hong Kong from September 4 to 6, 2024. read more

According to export statistics processed by Fepex, around 98 percent of Spain's fruit and vegetable exports are destined for European markets. read more

According to initial estimates, a total aid package of 22 million euros is expected, with 20 million euros allocated for fruit farming and two million euros for wine growing. read more

Egipt has been experiencing an unusual grape season this year, as stated by Amr El Beltagy, managing director of Treetops Trading. read more

The mango supply this season is looking good so far. There have not been any major issues reported at the production level that would significantly impact the supply. However, weather conditions and natural disasters can always pose a risk to production levels, so it is something to keep an eye on as the season progresses. Overall, the supply of mangoes seems to be stable at the moment. read more

The apple stands out not only for its appearance but also for its taste: "Soluna™ has a striking dark burgundy skin, a creamy yet crisp flesh, and it browns very slowly," Matthews explains. She describes the taste as read more

BelOrta recorded significant growth in 2023, attributed in part to the integration of the Belgian Fruit Auction. All member growers achieved a global product turnover of 583 million euros. BelOrta achieved a good financial result in 2023 as a result. This was clearly emphasized at the general assembly meeting. read more

In contrast to the unstable conditions in Iran's banana import market, pineapples have been consistently supplied to Iran mainly by the Philippines for the past ten years. Alireza Emami, the CEO of the Iranian trading company Zarrin Group, mentioned that the volumes of pineapple imports to Iran have increased nearly sixfold during this period. read more