The German Fruit Prize has been one of the most important industry awards for more than 27 years. This year, we want to do more to promote young talent: We are looking for the YOUNGSTAR for the first time. read more

Compared to the ten-year average from 2013 to 2022, the mushroom harvest in 2023 was a good 11 % higher; read more

Early table potatoes from imports bridge the gap in Germany between the end of the storage potato season and the start of the marketing of our own new produce. At the same time, their supply is a good opportunity to create a market that is detached from the storage season and that can fulfil the
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Dole plc has announced that it has completed the previously announced sale of its 65 per cent equity stake in Progressive Produce PTF Holdings, the parent company of Pacific Trellis Fruit. read more

Asia Fruit Logistica brings together leading players in Thailand’s fresh produce business for a day of networking and knowledge-sharing at its Bangkok Business Meet-Up on 3 April. read more

It is the first of 63 charter ships that Zespri intends to use this season to ship around half of the expected 193 million trays or almost 695,000 tonnes of kiwifruit of the Green, SunGold and RubyRed varieties to more than 50 countries. This is an increase on the 51 charter ships,
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Zespri’s first charter shipment of the 2024 New Zealand kiwifruit season has departed  Port of Tauranga bound for Shanghai.  read more

Adverse climatic conditions and logistical problems are resulting in a challenging mango season for Dutch importer Trofi. After weeks of low supply due to El Niño-related production issues in Peru, a glut of fruit is expected to arrive in the next couple of weeks – but European demand is very
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A leading international kiwifruit marketer plans to establish 100ha of avocado production in Sicily and sell the fruit to customers across Italy. read more

Until now, the response of growers to this disease has been limited to early detection and removal of affected branches to prevent further spread. Worldwide, it is estimated that hundreds of hectares of pome fruit trees are uprooted every year due to this disease. read more

According to the National Chamber of Pineapple Producers and Exporters (CANAPEP), 84% of pineapples exported to the USA came from Costa Rica in September 2023. According to CANAPEP, pineapples, which are produced all year round, also contribute 34% to the agricultural gross domestic product (GDP) of the country.
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Seedless lemons are slowly taking shelf space away from seeded lemons and drawing the attention of both consumers and chefs worldwide. read more

This season, T&G Global and its independent growers are set to collectively pick over 4m tray carton equivalents (TCEs) of apples, including its premium Jazz and Envy apple brands.   read more

Diego Juste, press spokesman for the UPA: "The distribution was a success. The strawberries we brought were very well received by consumers. Strawberries are a popular product that everyone likes." read more

British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has published its first-ever manifesto ahead of the 2024 general election. read more

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Cherry exports from Argentina’s Rio Negro grew 43 per cent in 2023, reaching 1,846 tonnes, according to data from the Argentine Chamber of Integrated Cherry Producers (CAPCI). The figures reflect an increase of around 11 per cent on the average for the past five years, but are short of the
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The Fairtrade Foundation has issued a stark warning on the grave consequences of climate change for global banana production, calling for urgent action to deliver fair prices for producers. read more

Mission Produce has reported on a “strong” set of results for the first quarter (Q1) of the fiscal year, noting an improved performance across all of its segments. read more

Freshfel Europe has submitted its response to the consultation launched by Defra in the UK on the proposed changes to Annex 11 of the retained Implementing Regulation 2019/2072. read more