T&G Fresh and Ngāpuhi-owned Kaikohe Berryfruit have announced a partnership to expand berry operations in the Te Taitokerau Northland region. read more

Premium pear Sweet Sensation has established itself as a staple in European retail, as stated by those involved in the project. read more

Sun World International and Pairwise have entered into a joint venture to work together on specialty fruit, starting with the creation of a pitless cherry. As part of the agreement, Sun World will hold exclusive commercial rights to this genetic innovation as it aims to be the first to market it. read more

The Southern Hemisphere Association of Fresh Fruit Exporters (Shaffe), an advocacy group representing the fresh fruit industry in the Southern Hemisphere, has rebranded itself as the Southern Hemisphere Fruit Alliance (SFA) and unveiled a new logo. read more

With fresh images, clear communication, and local social media posts per country, GroentenFruit Huis shows that berry fruits are healthy, delicious, and versatile at any time of the day. The results of the first few months are already exceeding expectations, the statement continues. read more

The Brazilian melon supplier Itaueira has started harvesting at its newest farm in Morada Nova, Ceará, strengthening its comeback to the international market after being absent for several years. read more

Korzyści z jagód borówki są od dłuższego czasu promowane, dlatego może nie dziwić fakt, że temat zdrowego stylu życia nabrał znaczenia, gdy rozpoczął się sezon na jagody w Polsce. read more

The already pronounced dependency on imports for fruits and vegetables is likely to increase even further. read more

Mushrooms from the forest can still contain radioactive cesium-137, originating from the reactor accident as well as from above-ground nuclear weapons tests of the 20th century. However, this is not a cause for concern for mushroom pickers. read more

Aldi has been named the top supermarket in Australia for fresh fruit and vegetables in Canstar Blue's Most Satisfied Customer Awards 2025. read more

Costa's international berry operations have achieved another important milestone by successfully registering patents for five new blueberry varieties in Laos. read more

The fruit brand Fyffes has stated that its growers are experiencing some of the "most severe" impacts of climate change, including more frequent tropical storms, increased rainfall and heat, and a rise in pests and fungal outbreaks. read more

The Fruit Attraction 2024 concluded with a total of 117,370 professionals from 145 countries, which is 13% more than in 2023. Spanning across an area of 70,254 net square meters, 2,201 exhibitors from 59 countries showcased their fruit and vegetable offerings, marking a 10% increase in both parameters compared to the previous year. read more

Although it is a high-quality market with a volume of 2.7 billion euros, European strawberry production has declined by 13% over the past ten years, and the cultivation area has shrunk to 74,000 ha. Spain and the Benelux countries remain strong players in this market. read more

The variety is the first Northern High Bush breed that has emerged from the ten-year collaboration, reports the Royal Fruit Growers Organization. read more

Digitalization in fruit sorting, quality control, and disease prediction has already become a common practice, but the use of robots in orchards and vineyards still faces some skepticism. However, producers, rightfully cautious due to the sensitivity and complexity of field operations, are gradually exploring the potential benefits of integrating robotics into their processes. read more

La Compagnie Fruitière has announced that it is making Farms Digital, the in-house management software it developed to manage its banana production, available to the wider banana industry. read more

Tesco has been named the top retailer of British apples in the UK for the second consecutive year, selling a higher volume than any other supermarket in the 2024/25 campaign. read more

Freshfel Europe's general delegate Philippe Binard spoke at the International Strawberry Conference (ISC) 2025 in Antwerp this week, providing a comprehensive analysis of the European and global strawberry market. read more

The Dominican Republic is once again establishing itself as one of the most attractive and reliable sources for organic bananas, thanks to its strong performance in 2025 and optimistic outlook for 2026. This assessment comes from Fresh Fruit Dominicana, a family-owned Belgian company that cultivates and exports bananas. read more