China's imports of table grapes are expected to decrease in the 2025/26 marketing year (June-May) due to enhanced supply and quality of its domestic production, as stated in a new report by the USDA. read more

Noposion has announced its plans to raise over Rmb1.45bn (US$205mn) through a share issuance for expanding its Yunnan blueberry base. The funds will also be utilized for building a small berry R&D center. read more

The European Commission has officially approved the health claim that "consumption of green kiwifruit contributes to normal bowel function by increasing stool frequency" – based on a daily intake of two fresh green kiwifruit. It may not be the sexiest claim ever, but it's pretty important for digestive health. read more

Fresh Inset, the creator of Vidre+, has announced the results of trials conducted in Argentina, which revealed that its technology can extend the shelf life of pears by four to eight days. read more

Eksport jabłek z Włoch do Bliskiego Wschodu i Azji otrzymał właściwy impuls po stopniowym wznowieniu niektórych usług wysyłkowych przez Kanał Sueski. read more

New Zealand apple exporters supplying the US have been forced to consider their options in the face of a 15 percent tariff, according to a report from Radio New Zealand. read more

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The Spanish exporter federation Fepex has issued a strong statement criticizing the European Union's Free Trade Agreement with Morocco, describing it as "a clear example of unfair competition against EU fruit and vegetable producers in the labor, health, and environmental sectors." read more

DP World is increasing the capacity, speeding up vessel operations, and improving cold-chain resilience at its San Antonio terminal to ensure that Chilean cherries reach China before the 2026 Chinese New Year, which is the most crucial sales period for the country's fresh fruit industry. read more

Key players in the field of plant breeding have reacted positively to a recently approved proposal that will allow the use of new genomic techniques, such as gene editing, in the creation of new fruit and vegetable varieties. read more

The Brazilian fruit association Abrafrutas has introduced the Frutas do Brasil ESG Seal, a novel certification program that acknowledges sustainable production methods in line with international market requirements. read more

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The Zespri board has approved today the commercialization of an additional red variety – Red80 – to extend the commercial selling season for Zespri RubyRed kiwifruit. The decision comes after the doubling of Zespri RubyRed kiwifruit volume this year, with over 3 million trays sold across key markets. read more

The Zespri board has approved the commercialization of a new red variety, Red80, to extend the selling season for Zespri RubyRed kiwifruit. This decision comes after the volume of Zespri RubyRed kiwifruit doubled this year, with over 3 million trays sold in key markets. read more

W imieniu Berries Australia, Australiańska Komisja Handlu i Inwestycji (Austrade) zorganizowała dwa wydarzenia w Hanoi i Ho Chi Minh City, aby uczcić oficjalny dostęp australijskich borówek do rynku wietnamskiego. Wydarzenia pomogły wyróżnić premium australijskich borówek i ich smak. read more

The rise of pineapples as a leading fruit alongside traditional top-selling varieties like bananas, apples, and oranges has been validated in a consumer survey carried out by Nielsen. read more

The first Cherry Express service of 2025/26 arrived at the Port of Nansha in Guangzhou on 5 December, marking the beginning of the peak cherry season in China. The MSC Lome V was carrying 370 refrigerated containers, equivalent to around 8,000 tonnes of fresh cherries, from the Port of San. read more

Pablo in Chile. The cherries are destined for various markets in China, where there is high demand for this fruit during the winter months. The arrival of the Cherry Express service signifies the start of a busy period for cherry imports in China. read more