Tru-Cape growers in Ceres are predicting a 5-7 per cent increase in cherry production this year, with fruit quality rated as "excellent". This comes after experiencing near-perfect growing conditions in the Spring. read more

The Colombia Avocado Board (CAB) held its Annual Meeting on 16 October, bringing together directors and association members to review the year’s progress and elect the nine-member board of directors for the 2025/26 term. read more

Eurofruit starts off 2026 with its two annual special editions for Fruit Logistica, distributed at Europe's premier fresh produce trade fair in Berlin. This is an opportunity for you to connect with key decision-makers at the largest gathering of fresh fruit and vegetable professionals of the year. read more

Belgium exported nearly 500,000 tonnes of potatoes to the UK last year, mainly in frozen forms. As the leading potato exporter in Europe, Belgium now provides more than half of all imported processed potatoes in the UK, amounting to €820 million in 2024 alone. read more

The Japan Fruit and Vegetables Export Promotion Council (J-FEC) has partnered with Sanrio and its character Hello Kitty to launch the interactive digital campaign Hello Kitty Japanese Fruit Hunt. read more

Fresh Peruvian Hass avocados have been granted entry into the Philippines following the signing of a bilateral work plan between the two countries. This agreement establishes the phytosanitary procedures and requirements for exporting the avocados. read more

Stonefruit orchards in South Africa have been provisionally registered with the country’s Department of Agriculture (DoA) in anticipation of gaining market access to China. read more

Coop Norway and BerryWorld have introduced a special Halloween blueberry pack, targeting parents who are looking for a fun and healthy option instead of traditional Halloween treats. read more

Chilean exports of fresh blueberries are expected to remain nearly unchanged in 2025/26, increasing by 1 percent to 91,500 tonnes. Despite this modest growth, the industry is undergoing a significant transformation as it continues to update its planted varieties in an effort to enhance its offerings. read more

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has provided feedback to the US Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS) on the establishment of a definition for 'ultra-processed foods' (UPFs). read more

After the Bolivian and Indonesian markets opened in 2025, Peruvian blueberry exporters are now targeting Vietnam, New Zealand, and Japan as their next markets, as production volumes continue to rise. read more

The Chilean Fruit Exporters Association, Frutas de Chile, and Chongqing Shuangfu Agricultural Products Wholesale Market have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to boost Chilean fruit trade into western China. read more

Sezon 2025 na sałatki liściaste w Wielkiej Brytanii został zdominowany przez problem zwiększonej aktywności szkodników, wynikający z długotrwałej ciepłej i suchej pogody w całym kraju, przynoszącej niespotykaną liczbę zarówno szkodników, jak i pożytecznych owadów. read more

Barfoots has partnered with FareShare to redistribute approximately 1,200kg of edible waste from its butternut squash and sweet potato processing line every week. read more

The reusable food packaging specialist Ifco has announced that it has expanded its logistics presence in southern Italy by adding new hubs in Puglia, Lazio, and Sicily. These regions are among the most important in the country for fruit and vegetable exports. read more

The Banana Exporters Association of Ecuador (Aebe) has joined the ALER4TA Regional Governance and Coordination Committee, a body led by the German Agency for International Cooperation (Giz), to coordinate regional efforts for the prevention, containment, and control of Fusarium Wilt TR4 in the banana industry. read more

Plantation owners cultivating apples in China's Shandong province are facing unprecedented levels of rainfall before the harvest season, which is expected to adversely affect the quality of the fruits. read more

Promperú has launched its first national campaign promoting Peruvian avocados throughout China, as reported by Andina. read more

Plant genetics company Planasa has agreed to acquire Illinois Foundation Seeds Inc (IFSI), a prominent player in vegetable breeding research and development. read more

Jako wiodące targi branżowe dla przemysłu świeżych produktów spożywczych, Fruit Logistica w Berlinie jest platformą i wzmacniaczem innowacji. read more