German Fruit and Vegetable Congress: Last Call - Early bird rate still valid until July 31st
2025-07-28 08:00
Here, the three organizers (Fruchthandel Magazin, AMI, GS1 Germany) offer current analyses and information, inspiration, and know-how in their proven manner on three stages. It's the best opportunity for efficient networking. In a complex world, nothing is more important than having the right contacts.
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New parent company for a renowned New Zealand apple brand.
2025-07-28 06:00
The New Zealand premium produce brand Kiwi Crunch has formed a new parent company called Consolidated Fruits in a strategic decision to bring its fruit businesses together.
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Badanie: Sztuczna inteligencja i automatyzacja w łańcuchach dostaw świeżych produktów spożywczych
2025-07-25 13:00
Fruitnet is conducting a brief industry survey to gain a deeper insight into how AI and automation are impacting fresh fruit and vegetable supply chains, from the field to the shelf.
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Viscon aims to achieve early detection using EVA.
2025-07-25 13:00
Dutch tech firm Viscon chose this year's GreenTech exhibition in Amsterdam as the platform to unveil its new scouting robot: EVA (Ephemeralised Viscon Agrorobotics). EVA is capable of operating for up to 22 hours a day, scanning tomato, cucumber, and pepper plants to detect early signs of pests or diseases.
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Vietnam has the potential to earn $4 billion annually from banana exports if industry efforts to increase production, unify certification standards, and establish a national brand are successful.
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The updated trade agreement between the EU and Moldova expands tariff-free quotas for important fresh fruit exports.
2025-07-25 11:00
Moldova is expected to benefit from enhanced access to the EU market for a variety of fresh produce, thanks to an updated trade agreement proposed this week.
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Pioneer farm for mushrooms from coffee grounds in the UK
2025-07-25 10:00
At full capacity, the farm in Combe will sell 100 kg of its products through local farmers' markets and the non-profit group OxFarmToFork. An additional 15 kg will be delivered to the castle kitchens each week. The farm consists of three units for processing the substrate.
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Former executives of Chiquita convicted for funding right-wing paramilitaries in Colombia
2025-07-25 09:00
You have been found guilty of serious conspiracy for a series of crimes in the 1990s during the height of the conflict in the banana-growing region of Uraba, specifically for paying 1.7 million US dollars to the United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia.
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Transnet Port Terminals: South Africa's citrus exports increase by 18% - EU shows rising demand
2025-07-25 09:00
The South African group Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) states that the export volume of citrus fruits was already 18% higher than the previous year by the end of June, as the current season approaches its halfway point.
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Schleswig-Holstein: Very good yields expected for asparagus and average yields expected for strawberries.
2025-07-25 09:00
The asparagus harvest started relatively early this year. By the end of March/early April, the first asparagus spears were being harvested in smaller quantities in some regions. Despite the ongoing spring drought, the relatively moderate temperatures later on ensured...
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The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) and the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA), along with over a dozen other representatives from the North American fresh fruit and vegetable industry, are calling on the leaders of the US, Mexico, and Canada to quickly resolve the ongoing situation.
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GB Potatoes has launched a new initiative in collaboration with the British Potato Trade Association (BPTA) to support the skills and knowledge development of upcoming growers, leaders, and industry experts.
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Tesco has introduced a loyalty program with incentives aimed at encouraging customers to consume more fresh produce.
2025-07-24 16:00
The UK's largest food retailer, Tesco, has redesigned its 5-a-day campaign and introduced a new project aimed at boosting sales of fruits and vegetables. This initiative is part of Tesco's efforts to make healthy eating more accessible for its customers by removing barriers.
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DFHV: Dr. Marcel Moll is the new one
2025-07-24 13:00
Afterwards, he worked for three years as a research assistant in the fields of renewable resources and innovative greenhouse systems for vegetable cultivation, according to the DFHV. As a team leader, he designed numerous training sessions (seminars, lectures, workshops) and supervised.
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High advertising activity supports sales of raspberries.
2025-07-24 13:00
The supply of German raspberries from open fields is already declining and plays only a minor role in market supply. The demand is met through protected cultivation. Fewer German raspberries are flowing into the open markets.
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Blueberry supplier Family Tree Farms is expanding its sales teams in the European Union and the United Kingdom.
2025-07-24 13:00
Californian fruit supplier Family Tree Farms has bolstered its UK and EU sales teams by adding two experienced hires.
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Andrew Wallace's major goal is to supply English cherries for 100 days, and this season he is on track to achieve this ambition.
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Spain: Stable fruit and vegetable exports
2025-07-24 11:00
The reason for the stabilization of quantities in the first five months of the year is mainly due to a 12% decrease in vegetable exports in May, which have decreased from 463,588 tons (2024) to 409,444 tons, as well as declines of 9% in February and 4% in March.
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Coming soon: Eurofruit Fruit Attraction edition 2025
2025-07-24 11:00
The next issue of Eurofruit will be our annual Fruit Attraction special, distributed at the main event in the Spanish fresh produce calendar. This is your opportunity to connect with one of the largest gatherings of fresh fruit and vegetable professionals of the year through the industry's most prominent platform.
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PERU MEET UP aims to showcase innovation and trade opportunities between Latin America, Asia, and other regions.
2025-07-24 10:00
ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA PERU MEET UP is coming to Lima for the first time on 28-29 October 2025 to present Latin America's fresh produce export offerings to important buyers from Asia and around the globe.
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