Ausveg has teamed up with Parliamentarians, vegetable growers, and acclaimed Australian chef Matt Moran for the Great Vegetable Cook-Off, as part of the Australian Vegetable Industry Showcase at Parliament House in Canberra. read more

The UK's controlled environment horticulture sector has warned that a massive 94% increase in electricity network charges, set to take effect in April 2026, could lead to widespread business failures and higher food prices. read more

Ecuadorean banana exports to the US have increased this year despite President Trump's new tariffs. read more

A gentle summer along with some much-needed rain has led to a promising harvest of relatively large, clean-looking navel oranges for the 2025/26 season. read more

Sun World International has announced the addition of six new licensees to its worldwide network. read more

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) will provide 7,500 apples from Washington and New York states as part of its contribution to the White House’s Halloween festivities. Hosted by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, this annual tradition welcomes thousands of. read more

The leading organic fresh produce specialist, Eosta, has announced the launch and ongoing expansion of its organic cranberry program. read more

Fyffes is encouraging consumers to carve lanterns out of pineapples instead of pumpkins in a marketing campaign across the UK, Ireland, and continental Europe. read more

The 2025 US apple harvest is expected to reach approximately 5.2 million tonnes, which is 6 percent higher than last year. According to the latest Fruit and Tree Nuts Outlook report published by the US Department of Agriculture, this year's crop is among the three largest of the past decade. read more

Hort Innovation and Innovar Global have joined forces to obtain a global license that allows them, along with their global partners, to test and commercialize the Procado avocado rootstock in important markets around the world. read more

Zespri's final charter shipment of the 2025 New Zealand kiwifruit season has left the Port of Tauranga and is on its way to Japan. read more

Eksport owoców z Nowej Zelandii dramatycznie wzrósł - o 1,69 miliarda dolarów nowozelandzkich w porównaniu z ubiegłym rokiem - głównie ze względu na znaczny wzrost eksportu kiwi, według nowych danych opublikowanych pod koniec października. read more

Fruitist has secured $150 million in equity financing, with a vehicle managed by JP Morgan Asset Management leading the round, along with other new and existing investors. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce chairman and CEO Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh has once again raised concerns about the rising threat to global banana supplies. read more

A sticker that significantly extends the shelf life of fresh produce is promising to be a game changer in the fight against food waste. read more

The Canadian banana supplier Equifruit has intensified its efforts to educate consumers about the affordability of switching to Fairtrade fruit. read more

Chilean kiwifruit exports reached a total of 146,603 tonnes in 2025, showing a 2% increase compared to the previous year. The Chilean Kiwifruit Committee characterized this as "one of the best seasons in the last 35 years, driven by uniform fruit quality and strong performance in important markets." However, the committee cautioned that read more

The Catalan fruit association Afrucat has appointed Andreu Viladegut as its new president. He is a producer and currently serves as the president of the Soses cooperative, where he has been a member of the governing board for over 23 years. read more

Mango consumption in the United States has nearly doubled from 1.9lbs per person in 2005 to 3.5lbs in 2024, making it one of the fastest-growing fruits in the country. These statistics were released by the National Mango Board (NMB), which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. read more

South African stonefruit producers are predicting a significant increase in nectarine production this season, with more modest growth expected for plums and peaches. read more