"It was one of the most challenging seasons we have ever had," said Jacques du Preez from Hortgro. "It was mostly factors beyond our control that caused the greatest frustration. The sad part is that the market conditions were excellent, but the" read more

This strategic move aims to diversify markets and increase the visibility of South African stone fruit, particularly plums, nectarines, and peaches, worldwide. read more

This includes more than 50 varieties of fruit plants and 23 varieties of vegetable plants that have been positively tested and registered in the national variety register of the Central Examination Office for Plant Breeding. The varieties bred by IO-PIB are superior to most others in Poland. read more

UK growers from NextGen Fruit visited California to learn how they are addressing the challenges related to heavy dependence on migrant labor, climate change, and extreme weather conditions. read more

The latest Rabobank report analyzing the worldwide avocado industry has forecasted a change in the market, expecting growth in both production and trade. read more

Seed specialist Tozer Ibérica is working on developing new vegetable varieties that are more resistant to high temperatures, water scarcity, and extreme weather conditions without genetic modification. read more

Kolumbia wprowadziła nową markę krajową dla swoich eksportowanych awokado Hass. Stowarzyszenie branżowe Corpohass powiedziało, że etykieta Avocados From Colombia symbolizuje zrównoważoną produkcję awokado w kategoriach środowiskowych, społecznych i ekonomicznych – wszystkie to wartości charakterystyczne dla produkcji awokado w kraju. read more

Zespri hosted a visit for members of the Chilean Kiwifruit Committee last week to share information and insights on its kiwifruit production and packing operations. The trip was the latest sign of the reset in the relationship between the two industries after years of conflict over claims of. read more

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