Chile has exported over 3,000 tonnes of fruit to Vietnam so far in 2024/25, which is a 133 percent increase compared to the same period last year, as reported by Frutas de Chile. read more

Itaueira has formed a strategic partnership with MBR Company, based in São Paulo, to restart exports of its Rei-branded melons to the markets of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). read more

Westfalia Fruit has been awarded a United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) for its collaboration with the Pro Tiltil Alliance in Chile. The award, under SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, acknowledges the alliance's contributions to promoting sustainable development through cooperation. read more

In 2006, the Allianz Pro Tiltil was founded, bringing together nine companies to address significant ecological and socio-economic challenges in Tiltil, an underdeveloped region in Chile. The alliance focuses on key priorities such as the read more

The DOP has achieved a change in its regulations to increase the number of products with this quality seal. With these new certifications, the DOP Cereza del Jerte will have access to over 10 million kg to 12 million kg more cherries, depending on the weather conditions. Additionally, it will be available throughout the entire. read more

Pear exports from the Port of San Antonio Este in Argentina's Río Negro province reached historic lows this season. Between January and February, 16,618 pallets of fruit - equivalent to just over 19,200 tonnes - were loaded at the port, a decrease of 37 percent compared to the same period last year. read more

After stops at the LUV grape fair last fall in Bari, southern Italy, the event "Protagonisti dell’Ortofrutta Italiana" (Main Players of the Italian Fruit and Vegetable Industry) in Bologna, followed by FRUIT LOGISTICA in Berlin and BIT in Milan, the focus shifts to... read more

Compared to the previous year, the amount of harvested vegetables increased by 13.2% overall, while the size of the vegetable cultivation area in Lower Saxony saw a growth of 10.9%. Despite isolated reports of yield losses and crop failures caused by read more

The Citrus Growers’ Association (CGA) has concluded a round of discussions with government representatives to further strengthen relations and address market access issues. "In some cases, the discussions focused on how we can tap into new markets, while in others they revolved around the…" read more

Blueberries are a globally traded product due to their good shelf life. Thanks to their health benefits, their blue success story began two decades ago. In the past ten years alone, global production has increased by an average of 10% each year. Planted read more

T&G Global has welcomed the recent decision of the Supreme People’s Court of the People’s Republic of China upholding an earlier landmark ruling regarding the protection of its Scilate apple plant variety rights. read more

The third edition of Regina di Puglia, the Italian table grape festival, will take place in Noicàttaro, in the south-east of Bari, Italy, on 20-23 July, 2025. read more

The Spanish avocado specialist Montosa has been awarded the MujerAGROseal, a certification that distinguishes companies that apply active equality policies in the workplace. read more

On the one hand, the association welcomes the planned reintroduction of the agricultural diesel tax refund as well as measures to reduce energy costs. On the other hand, however, the additional burdens resulting from the CO2 pricing for mushroom, vegetable, and ornamental plant businesses under glass remain. read more

Dole France has announced a new partnership with perishable logistics specialist Primever that aims to revive the Port of Sète's role as a major hub for importing fruits such as citrus, bananas, avocados, and mangoes. read more

The global orange juice sector is facing unprecedented upheaval due to factors such as climate change, disease, declining production, and uncertainties surrounding tariffs and trade. This turmoil will lead to winners and losers among both growers and processors. read more

The plantations are concentrated in three zones: Itapúa, Alto Paraná, and Cordillera, with the current annual production standing at around 7,500 tons. read more

The strawberry campaign in Belgium has officially started, with the cooperative BelOrta receiving the first strawberries of the season from Colembie and Colemberry, courtesy of father and son producers Lieven and Robin Colembie. read more

Avocados are becoming a profitable alternative for a growing number of Paraguayan producers attracted by the fruit's potential. According to a report in Megacadena, production has been increasing by 25 percent annually for the past three years, driven by the country's ideal climatic conditions and fertile soil. read more

The Catalan fruit cooperative Fruits de Ponent is participating in a European project to explore the potential applications of artificial intelligence in agrovoltaics. read more