As reported by the association, despite some heatwaves, regular rainfall in all Pink Lady cultivation areas in France, Italy, and Spain has ensured good growing conditions. The producers assess the size and number of fruits on the trees as... read more

This also increases the interest for German producer organizations for fruit and vegetables to present themselves here or participate as trade visitors. The Federal Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producer Organizations (BVEO) is once again participating in this year's edition. read more

The Campaign 2025 has consolidated its commitment to increasing productivity by marketing over 9 million kg of green asparagus, representing a growth of 5%. Particularly noteworthy is the development of selection and sorting systems, which allow for precise categorization and. read more

The Dutch importer Nature's Pride announced that its sustainability project, the Nature's Pride Foundation, has made significant progress in protecting biodiversity in Peru, where it sources a large amount of fruit. read more

"We are already exporting to India, and after our visit to ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA, we were also able to secure some new orders for China," he said. "Asia is a large market with enormous potential, so we need to be prepared." read more

United Exports, the exclusive global marketer of Ozblu blueberries, has announced the appointment of Luciana Vecco to lead its business growth strategy and client service model across the UK and Europe. read more

Italian pear exporters will send their fruit to Ecuador for the first time in 2026, after inspectors from the South American country completed a tour of orchards and packhouses. read more

Accordingly, the European Union consolidated its position as the most important market for Ecuadorian fruits, accounting for 30.97% of total purchases. Significant importing countries included Germany, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Spain, the Netherlands, Poland, Greece, and Malta. read more

The Foundation for Fresh Produce has announced the launch of the Child Nutrition Education Network, a new initiative aimed at transforming children's health by enhancing fruit and vegetable education initiatives globally. read more

Fairtrade has announced new minimum prices for bananas at Fruit Attraction 2025 in Madrid. read more

Therefore, US exports amounted to nearly 2.6 billion US dollars, which represents 37% of the total EU imports. "Thus, the EU is strongly dependent on imports, especially from the USA, due to the consistent quality and reliability. Despite the growth in local production, the EU continues to be reliant on imports." read more

The pleasing development is primarily thanks to apples, which increased by just under a quarter (+24.67%) in quantity to 586,445 tons and also gained 22.25% in value, reaching over 676 million euros. Kiwis also recorded excellent results: the green, yellow, or red fruits increased in. read more

The UK berry grower Chambers has joined the Marionnet Label cane-fruit genetics development programme. read more

The Italian brand F.lli Orsero has launched a limited edition banana pack with the aim of encouraging consumers to find creative ways to use the fruit peel. read more

Peter Durber from Tropifresh, an importer and wholesaler of exotic products based in New Spitalfields, received the Lifetime Achievement Award at this year's FPC Fresh Awards. Other notable winners included the horticultural investment firm Greosn, pioneering strawberry producer Dyson Farming, and sustainable glasshouse grower Thanet Earth. read more

The South African supplier Tru-Cape has announced that it has achieved its highest ever packout of Pink Lady apples this season. Both of its packhouses have reported an increased proportion of fruit that met the brand's guidelines. read more

Dole is launching a new variety of pineapple, which it plans to market as a premium product under the brand name Colada Royale. read more

The Summer Berry Company (TSBC), a fruit producer, has started harvesting commercial quantities of Malaika, a premium raspberry variety developed by Advanced Berry Breeding (ABB). read more

Hortifrut has created a range of new products and packaging options aimed at anticipating trends and increasing the consumption of berries. read more

The main consumers of Brazilian bananas were therefore Argentina and Uruguay, which together accounted for 94% of the total exports. However, both countries reduced their purchases by 28% and 13% respectively compared to the previous month. read more