These are significantly more than last year, with an increase of 60.1%. This results in a yield increase from 25.8 to 41.4 t/ha. The estimated harvest volume for 2025 exceeds the average of the past ten years (64,383 t) by 27.9%. The high apple harvest is due to the favorable conditions. read more

Packing soft fruits such as raspberries, strawberries, and blackberries is a daily balancing act. These products are valuable yet fragile, and getting them from the field to the customer in perfect condition becomes a big task. From labor shortages to costly overpacking and ever-tighter deadlines, the read more

The council's decision to reject the planning application for three polytunnels for protected fruit production and on-site worker caravans has been criticized as a setback for Britain's food self-sufficiency. read more

A group of British businesses will be jointly exhibiting at the upcoming Fruit Attraction trade show in Madrid. read more

NFL quarterback Caleb Williams is contributing to the growth of the berry brand Fruitist by becoming an investor through his company 888 Midas, which has joined its roster of supporters. read more

The goal is to find varieties that can better cope with drought, heat, or pests and require less fertilizers. This is intended to make the potato more resilient for the future. The project "Potatoes for Tomorrow" is conducted by the Max Planck Institute for Molecular. read more

Household consumption of fresh produce decreased by 0.4 percent in the first half of the year compared to the same period in 2024. read more

Traders, customers, and passersby at New Covent Garden Market may be served by the iconic chef Pierre Koffmann this week as part of a partnership and giveaway between The Food Heroes and Premier Foods Wholesale. read more

According to Dr. Jörg Wallner from 2b AHEAD ThinkTank, the future is an "exciting, very complex construct" that can be actively shaped. A variety of developments are fundamentally changing how we work and live, how we move around, shop, and eat. read more

President & CEO Greg Akins and Vice President & COO Steve Page will represent the company and seek contact with ripening professionals from across Europe. "Fruit Attraction is a crucial platform for us to reconnect with existing customers and attract new prospects." read more

After the success of the ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA trade fair and the CHINA MEET UP, the new event will bring together professionals from the fresh produce industry from across Latin America and beyond for two days of knowledge exchange and networking, with a special focus on the growing importance of. read more

Walmart’s Mark Adamy and Fernando Bustamate; Sharath Loganathan of India’s Ninja Cart; Eric Zheng of Goodfarmer; and Pablo Ramirez of Sun World International are some of the high-profile speakers who will be presenting at the upcoming inaugural Asia Fruit Logistica Peru Meet Up next month. read more

Although the initial preliminary harvest estimate in June of 11,700 tons almost reached the average of the past ten years of 12,300 tons, the final harvest quantity ultimately ended up being 20.0% lower. In addition to weather influences, the low harvest quantity can also be attributed to the same. read more

The September 2025 edition of Asiafruit Magazine is now accessible to subscribers through the Asiafruit app on Apple, Android, and desktop devices. This issue provides the most recent news and perspectives from the dynamic fresh produce markets across Asia. read more

The Taiwan Ministry of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Agency (APHIA) has reported that Taiwan recently marked its first shipment of pomelo to Malaysia with a celebration. read more

In a representative survey conducted by the leading German market research institute GfK Consumer Panels, consumers in Germany have chosen their favorite fruit and vegetable departments. More than 7,012 households included in the panel were asked to indicate which retail group they believe to be the best. read more

It is expected to be around 2,100 tons and 5.6% higher than the ten-year average from 2015 to 2024. Compared to last year's pear harvest (39,000 tons), a 3.1% increase is expected for this year's harvest. read more

It is expected to be around 2,100 tons and 5.6% higher than the ten-year average from 2015 to 2024. Compared to last year's pear harvest (39,000 tons), an increase of 3.1% is expected for this year's harvest. read more

FairFruit, a global advocate for regenerative agriculture, has announced that it has expanded its supply of Peruvian snow peas and sugar snap peas by forming additional partnerships with producers who practice sustainable farming methods in harmony with nature. read more

Consumers can expect a great British apple season, according to Tesco. read more