Global berry company Hortifrut has announced that it has achieved B Corp certification, recognizing its ongoing social and economic sustainability efforts. read more

Uprawa rodzynek w Południowej Afryce ma spaść o prawie 20 procent w porównaniu z początkowymi prognozami po powszechnych opadach deszczu w kluczowych regionach produkcyjnych.

The South African raisin crop is expected to decrease by nearly 20 percent from initial forecasts due to widespread rainfall in key production areas. read more

For this year, an apricot harvest of 508,291 tons is targeted for the mentioned cultivation countries, which represents a decrease of -10% compared to the previous year's quantity (563,167 tons). However, this number could still decrease in the coming weeks, as some European regions... read more

Vip, the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Cooperatives of Val Venosta, has enhanced its in-store cross-marketing activities by combining its apples with iconic Italian deli products like ham and cheese. read more

This is reported by reefertrends and is based on information from the Association of Greek Fruit, Vegetable, and Juice Exporters Incofruit Hellas. While the flow of orange and tangerine exports remained stable, the market saw significant imports of Egyptian oranges for both. read more

In Tokyo, he reportedly held discussions with the Japanese authorities to revive the cumbersome export dossier. "Our fruit farmers deliver top quality - this should also be present in the Japanese market," he emphasized. The export application for Belgian pears to Japan is currently in progress. read more

Syngenta's pepper business has been focusing on developing new pepper varieties with improved yields, disease resistance, and quality traits. They have also been investing in research and development to enhance the sustainability and efficiency of pepper production. read more

The exports of Honduran melons have decreased by 15.23 percent in the 2024/25 season because of reduced production at one of the two main grower-exporter companies. read more

Fresh Fruit Peru reports that there has been an increase of +105% in quantity and +62% in value compared to the same month of 2024. The average price per kilogram was 3.05 US dollars, which was 21% lower than in March 2024. Spain accounted for 30% read more

Furthermore, he stated, "The late frosts in April 2024 have led to significant damage in the fruit and wine-growing regions, especially in Eastern and Southern Germany. Due to the extremely mild temperatures in March, many plants had sprouted very early. The EU frost aid is for." read more

The mango industry in Cambodia has been thriving, with growth largely driven by increasing demand from China. read more

PAN Netherlands (Pesticide Action Network) comes to this conclusion based on a new count by the organic organization EKO. The count took place in early 2025 in 60 branches of supermarkets in nine provinces. The supermarkets visited included Albert Heijn, Jumbo, Lidl, PLUS/Coop, Aldi. read more

Furthermore, they are testing various solutions for attaching lightweight modules to existing substructures and for new weather protection systems. Recently, the project team opened a first pilot system over cherry trees at the Vöhringer fruit farm. read more

Agrovision has changed its name to Fruitist, aligning the company's identity with the consumer brand it debuted in 2020. The company stated that this change signifies the next chapter as it concentrates on global expansion, brand growth, introducing new superfruit product lines, and developing snackable formats. read more

The National Banana Corporation of Costa Rica, Corbana, will be hosting its 10th International Banana Congress in conjunction with the 25th Acorbat International Meeting on April 20-23, 2026 in the Mexican city of Mérida. read more

South African fruit exporters that sell their fruit in the US are facing a challenging few months ahead due to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding trade tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. read more

An intense hailstorm that struck parts of Lleida last weekend has resulted in significant damage to the stonefruit crop, dampening expectations for a successful season. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce has announced the European launch of the Del Monte Honeyglow banana. read more

The Italian marketer Jingold has announced plans to expand its production area in Europe by approximately 40%. This decision comes as the demand for their wide range of fruit varieties, particularly from retailers, continues to increase. read more

In the coming months, the import promotion initiative will be including new producers of mangos, grapes, limes, lychees, and yams in its program. The yam root is a new product in the Brazilian portfolio. Lychee producers have not been included in the program before. read more