During the second day of Fruit Logistica in Berlin, a discussion was held advocating for airfreighted fresh produce in the context of achieving net zero emissions. read more

Happy Chop - Tearless Onions have returned to Woolworths stores in May 2024 following a successful trial in New South Wales and Victoria last year. read more

The depreciation of the yen to near-historic lows in recent months has caused a rise in the cost of imported fruits in the first quarter of 2024, as stated by an analysis of data from Japan's Ministry of Finance. read more

Indie granted access to South African avocados, a move that is expected to significantly boost the country's avocado industry. read more

Chilean fruit exports experienced a 1% decrease in volume during the first quarter of 2024, but saw a 4% increase in value compared to the same period the previous year. According to data released by the Office of Agrarian Studies and Policies (Odepa), total exports amounted to 1.123 million tonnes valued at US$3.721 billion. read more

Washington State University (WSU) has initiated an online survey and contest to find a unique name for its latest apple variety: the WA 64. read more

Asia Fruit Logistica's new roadshow of Asia Business Meet-Ups will conclude with its China Business Meet Up on 27-28 May in Shanghai. read more

Monitoring product quality is a crucial task in the effort to minimize waste in the fruit and vegetable supply chain. Retailers require top-notch products, while consumers anticipate good taste and extended shelf life. Growers aim to produce high-quality items without compromising on production. read more

Due to climate change, with late spring frosts, heavy rainfall or heatwaves - as reported by German Fruit and Vegetables - protected cultivation is becoming increasingly important. It not only ensures the harvest, but also provides natural protection. read more

This year, stonefruit producers in southern Spain have been blessed by favorable conditions from Mother Nature. A mild period leading up to the new season has led to a high-quality crop, and the export season has begun successfully. read more

In 2023, as reported by the Federal Agency for Agriculture and Food (BLE), strawberries were cultivated on a total of 14,010 hectares - a decrease of nearly a quarter compared to 2015. This is mainly due to the fact that fewer strawberries are being produced in open fields (-5,669 hectares). read more

In the Palatinate region, the field salad harvest is progressing. The low temperatures are having only a minimal impact on the crop growth. The quantities are increasing and the quality of the produce has improved. Sales are currently satisfactory within seasonal limits. In the north, additional crops are being planted. read more

Especially considering the fact that according to the industry association Fruitveb, the blossoming of fruit trees is very advanced this year. It was reportedly completed by mid-April, indicating that nature is significantly ahead compared to previous years. read more

The majority of berries arriving from Spain and Morocco are flowing to the retail food sector, which increased its advertising activity in the 16th week. The advertised prices ranged from 11.92 euros/kg to 15.92 euros/kg compared to the previous week. read more

Currently, a European apricot harvest of 523,986 tons is expected, slightly higher than the 2023 result of 523,103 tons. This year, Spain and France have swapped positions: following a very weak year for Spanish producers. read more

Pomimo wyzwań początkowego sezonu, Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing, jeden z wiodących eksporterów w RPA, wyraził optymizm co do jakości obecnego zbioru jabłek i gruszek. read more

The Pear Bureau Northwest has named Jenna Tobin as its communications and social media coordinator. read more

The apricot harvest in Europe is projected to reach 523,986 tonnes this year, which is the same as last year and 2 percent higher than the five-year average for 2018-2022. read more

A decrease in purchases from the Chilean market has resulted in a significant drop in exports of Peruvian bananas this year. read more

The value of Spain's fresh fruit and vegetable exports increased by 1 per cent in the January-February period, according to new data from the country's Department of Customs and Excise. read more