At Fruit Logistica 2025 in Berlin, the largest fruit cooperative in the Netherlands, FruitMasters, officially introduced a new sweet blackberry called Bestum. Described as particularly flavorful, it is the newest addition to the company's Best of Berries program, an exclusive selection of soft fruits. read more

Tesco has reported a record demand for rhubarb, with a 200 percent increase in sales during the so-called 'forced' season of January to March. read more

A review of recent progress has confirmed that South Africa's table grape exporters and growers are still concentrating on established markets while also looking into possibilities for diversification. read more

Paraguay has the potential to become the newest addition to the increasing number of global Hass avocado exporters. The outcomes of trial exports indicate a bright future in international markets. read more

In view of the seriousness of the situation, ProHass has proposed to conduct a nationwide mapping of the orchards, soils, and fruits in the cultivation areas in 2025, as it is not clear which areas and how many producers are affected by the cadmium content in the fruits. read more

As reported by QS citing the BVL, SoilGuard 0.5 GR (active ingredient Tefluthrin) may be used beyond the existing approval for the control of quick beetles (wireworms) in the larval stage on potatoes in open fields from March 1 to June 28, 2025. read more

In the online event, both the legally binding relationships are explained in a clear and understandable way, as well as the legal requirements for the fruit and vegetable industry are presented. Among other things, the differences between national and European legislation will be discussed. read more

Only a limited amount of pineapples is currently available. Production is suffering due to the warm and humid weather, especially in Costa Rica. The market situation for mangoes is similar. In Peru, the season is currently coming to an end (week 8). The harvest was affected by a lack of water. read more

A five-member Indian delegation has traveled to New Zealand as part of a strategy to promote the growth of the Indian kiwifruit industry. read more

The industry association Berries Australia has recently announced that new data shows berries had the highest production value of any fruit in Australia in the 2023/24 fiscal year (12 months ending on June 30, 2024). read more

In a move that highlights its dedication to quality, Turkish grower-exporter Alanar is now planning to exclusively export fruit grown in its own orchards. This marks a change from previous years when it also sourced fruit from other growers. read more

Los supermercados españoles venden hoy una proporción mayor de manzanas y peras cultivadas en casa que hace diez años, según una nueva investigación de la asociación de frutas catalana Afrucat.

Spanish supermarkets sell a higher proportion of homegrown apples and pears today than ten years ago, new research from Catalan fruit association Afrucat shows. read more

Hispania's import of fresh fruit and vegetables increased by 6 percent in terms of volume and 12 percent in terms of value last year. read more

An article in The Grocer indicates that Iceland Foods is now exclusively selling all of its fresh fruits and vegetables under its own brand. This means that they will no longer carry any produce labeled as Keelings or Love to Grow. read more

The increasingly intensive collaboration with Dutch companies underscores the commitment to improving cultivation methods and expanding market access, as stated in a report by the agricultural information service 'Agroberichten Buitenland'. While Côte d'Ivoire is... read more

The canned fruit brand Del Monte has named Pauline Crosby, a 74-year-old grandmother from Norfolk, as its first-ever 'Nan from Del Monte'. read more

Recently, more than 100 growers attended two open days organized by the managers of the Leanri mandarin variety in Seville and Castellón, where they had the opportunity to learn about the variety's production processes. read more

How can Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolutionize quality control in the fruit and vegetable industry? In his recently completed master's thesis, Robert Hoffmann from the Technical University of Munich has extensively explored this topic and demonstrates the potentials throughout the entire... read more

Citrus fruits play an important role in the promotional activities of the retail sector during the winter months. However, during the current season of 2024/25 from September 2024 to mid-February 2025, the number of advertising efforts for citrus fruits has decreased by 13% overall. read more

Jedząc orzechy włoskie na śniadanie, młodzi dorośli mogą poprawić funkcjonowanie mózgu przez cały dzień - wskazuje nowe badanie. read more