Leading Australian wholesaler and national retail supplier of passionfruit, Jetbest Group, has committed to a long-term partnership to invest in the development of improved passionfruit varieties. read more

Sydney Markets has announced it has partnered Jamie Oliver, chef, author and child health campaigner, to teach children across New South Wales through Oliver’s Learn Your Fruit and Veg Program. read more

Fruit Logistica, the world’s leading fresh produce industry trade fair, has recorded a major increase in requests for exhibition space at its upcoming event. And tickets to visit the annual show, which takes place on 7-9 February 2024, are now on sale. read more

South African blueberry exporters have reported strong markets so far this season, although they have been frustrated by a slow start to production. read more

Two companies from the eastern Spanish province of Castellón – Grupo Clasol and Cooperativa San Alfonso – have joined forces to create one of the region’s leading suppliers of citrus and stonefruit. read more

The Spanish Federation of Wooden Packaging and its Components (Fedemco) has appointed Raquel Aguado Muñoz as its new director in its latest move to boost its internationalisation strategy. read more

Nadorcott Protection (NCP), which owns the intellectual property for the award-winning Nadorcott variety of mandarin, has revealed that it has contacted nine major retailers in the UK concerning what it alleges is the “unauthorised sale” of Tango/Tang Gold mandarins. read more

Nadorcott Protection (NCP), which owns the intellectual property for the award-winning Nadorcott variety of mandarin, has revealed that it has contacted nine major retailers in the UK concerning what it alleges is the “unauthorised sale” of Tango/Tang Gold mandarins. read more

The British blackberry campaign is now in peak production, with senior agronomists announcing that this year’s season has produced a very high-quality crop of berries that are sweeter and larger than their bramble hedgerow counterparts. read more

US avocado specialist Mission Produce has said that revenue and net income fell in the third quarter of 2023, compared with the same period last year. read more

US avocado specialist Mission Produce has said that revenue and net income fell in the third quarter of 2023, compared with the same period last year. read more

Grocery price inflation has dropped to its lowest level in over 12 months, new figures show. read more

Digital trade solutions business and DP World company CNS (Community Network Services) is rolling out its new CNS Port Community System (PCS) to “future-proof port technology in the UK and beyond”. read more

Digital trade solutions business and DP World company CNS (Community Network Services) is rolling out its new CNS Port Community System (PCS) to “future-proof port technology in the UK and beyond”. read more

Waitrose is set to lower prices on 250 popular autumn lines this week, including a number of fruit and veg products. read more

Over 20 representatives of New Zealand based agritech organisations are meeting with Irish and British organisations this month to discuss emissions reduction, soil conservation and environmental stewardship. read more

Staff at retailers across Asia will soon undertake innovative training through a new platform being launched by Australian growers through Hort Innovation. read more

JD.com announced the launch of its second annual Harvest Carnival and Shopping Festival of Agricultural Specialties, kicking off on 1 September. read more

Leading London wholesale market New Covent Garden Market (NCGM) is demonstrating its support for UK growers this year by backing British Food Fortnight (BFF) 2023. read more

South Africa says it has decided to close its 2023 season to Europe, placing supply for the rest of the year firmly in the hands of European producers. read more