Import of Northern Hemisphere apples to India has started, and key importers are reporting a "positive" trading outlook. read more

The global fresh produce industry has a significant opportunity to drive the health agenda by promoting fruits and vegetables as central components of modern diets. read more

Veg Power has expanded its mission to include fruit for the first time as part of its ‘Attack the Snack campaign’. read more

Fruit Logistica’s communications director for Spain and Latin America, Silvia de Juanes, discussed the role of innovation as a driver for competitiveness when she took part in a round table at this week’s Fruit and Vegetable Production and Distribution in Southern Spain 2025 conference. read more

This week's signing of the new protocol for imports of South African stonefruit into China has also opened the door for the country's blueberries and cherries. read more

"We wish for producers to use less plastic, provide a consistent taste, and offer smaller packaging units," says Sascha Fleischer from Edeka Mühlenkamp. "From customers, we hope they refrain from squeezing the fruits and pay attention to ripeness cues - this way, there will be less waste." read more

Avocados From Mexico has chosen actor and comedian Rob Riggle to lead a nationwide consumer marketing campaign in the United States. read more

With the Greek kiwifruit harvest officially starting on 15 October, exporters are already sounding a note of caution. Frosty conditions during the spring ensured that Greek stone fruit suppliers experienced an especially challenging season in 2025, including the country's cherry growers, whose crops were particularly affected. read more

At a meeting in Rome attended by the Italian Minister of Agriculture Francesco Lollobrigida and the New Zealand Ambassador Jackie Frizelle, company representatives discussed technological advancements that promise a boost for a sector that is... read more

The persimmon season in Germany is short. Promotional offers in the grocery retail sector (LEH) last for a period of 15 weeks, from mid-September to the end of December. Throughout the rest of the year, there are sporadic individual promotions, but they are not significant. read more

QS commissioned Prof. Dr. Moritz Wagner from Geisenheim University to conduct this study. The expert in sustainable resource management and material flow analysis of special crops analyzed the key accounting standards regarding compliance with existing regulations. read more

The Murcian grower-exporter association Proexport organized a visit for 21 South Korean melon producers this week as part of an academic and agronomic program aimed at learning about the region's melon production. read more

The switch to imported broccoli is already in progress. German broccoli is only available in small quantities locally for large markets, with a large portion of the retail sector already shifted to imported broccoli due to supply. By the end of the season, ... read more

La asociación de bayas española Freshuelva se ha convertido en miembro oficial de la Asamblea de Regiones Europeas Hortícolas (AREFLH), el principal organismo que representa a las regiones de frutas y hortalizas y a las organizaciones de productores de la Unión Europea, con el objetivo de fortalecer la competitividad.

The Spanish berry association Freshuelva has become an official member of the Assembly of European Horticultural Regions (AREFLH), the main body representing fruit and vegetable regions and producer organizations of the European Union, with the aim of strengthening competitiveness. read more

Australia recorded its second-highest table grape season on record in 2024/25, and the outlook for the next season is promising, according to a new research report by agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank. read more

Perfection Fresh Australia has partnered with the creative agency Emotive to launch a bold new master brand platform and campaign that covers its entire range of fruits and vegetables. read more

Leaders in the agriculture industry in Chile are urging for calm after a decision by a US federal court to revoke the authorization for the import of Chilean grapes under the Systems Approach. read more

Chancellor Friedrich Merz received the apple royalties from the most important German growing regions. They brought with them a gift that not only brings joy but also conveys a clear message: the strength and importance of domestic fruit production. Especially in times like these. read more

Dane zbierane przez satelity pomagają w szybkim zauważaniu pierwszych objawów problemów i przyspieszają działania mające na celu zwalczanie chorób w plantacjach kiwi Zespri we Włoszech, jak się okazuje. read more

"A combination of digital marketing, attention-grabbing packaging, and promotions is, in our opinion, the most effective," says Turgut Akkaya, Market Manager at Rewe Center. Additionally, tastings remain "a proven method to convince consumers of new varieties." read more