The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) has announced that its surveillance efforts for Panama disease tropical race 4 (TR4) will resume on April 7, 2025, under the newly named ABGC Grower Support (Biosecurity) program. read more

Oppy has announced that Happy Berry hydroponic strawberries, which were first introduced in late 2021, are entering the spring season with a "refreshed look that showcases their naturally sweet flavor and the sustainable manner in which they are grown." read more

The day of fresh tomatoes is a celebration for all senses. Not only is it visually appealing, but it is also a culinary mood booster. Tomato red, also known as RAL 3013, is not only a popular trend color in fashion and accessories, it has also found its way into the hearts of many. read more

Vip, the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Cooperatives of Val Venosta, has placed apple growers at the core of its consumer marketing initiatives this year. read more

"Our value chain is characterized by the expertise and passion of those who work in the apple orchards daily. The Vinschgau apple producers, together with the VIP team, are the true experts in their fields and guarantee the highest quality from cultivation to..." read more

Since March 26th, Pfalzmarkt für Obst und Gemüse eG has officially staffed its traditional "asparagus office": Exclusively for wholesale customers and nationwide retail chains, a team of market experts is dedicated to the sales of the royal vegetable. read more

Hortifrut has launched a limited-edition blueberry pack as a guilt-free, healthier alternative to chocolate eggs this Easter season. Available exclusively in select retailers across Italy, Austria, and Denmark, the fully recyclable and 100 per cent plastic-free Berry Easter packs are made from. read more

After an intense but positive process, there seemed to be enough common ground to strive for a unified organization. At the beginning of week 13, the members of both management committees as well as the directors of BelOrta and Coöperatie Hoogstraten signed a agreement. read more

In the first month of this year, the main producing regions of the country were Lambayeque and Piura, which accounted for 93% of the total production; they also recorded a growth of 727% and 725% respectively compared to January 2024. read more

In quality assurance, however, there are some product-specific peculiarities to consider. The reason for this is the extremely high perishability of sensitive fruits. The "Fruit Quality Control Seminar" will provide online information on May 6, 2025. read more

The leading banana supplier, Dole, has stated that the proposed implementation of new port fees on vessels built in China will result in an increase in banana prices in the United States. read more

Multiple major Australian supermarket retailers have issued recall notices for spinach and mixed salad products in several states due to the detection of shiga-toxin producing E. coli (STEC) in two spinach products. read more

The Global Coalition of Fresh Produce has released a new report examining international fruit and vegetable supply chains and their influence on pricing. read more

Mediterranean fresh produce distributor Orsero Group has enhanced its position in the Canary Islands banana industry through a new partnership between its Spanish subsidiary Hermanos Fernández Lopez and Cupalma, the largest cooperative and agricultural producer on the island of La Palma. read more

As part of its ongoing efforts to respond to the evolving needs of the reefer market, Dole Fresh Fruit Co has decided to enhance its fleet by incorporating Maersk Container Industry's Star Cool 1.1, which was introduced in September 2024, in order to improve operational efficiency and sustainability. read more

Scales Corporation, the largest apple export company in New Zealand, predicts that premium varieties such as Dazzle, Posy, and Diva will make up 80 percent of its export volumes by 2027. read more

Avocados Australia has been awarded A$200,000 in trade promotion funding through the Asean-Australia Centre’s 2024/25 grants programme, the organization has confirmed. read more

There was a volume decrease of 15% and a value decrease of 41% in January compared to the same month in 2024. However, the outlook indicates continued growth for this year. Fresh Fruit stated that the decline was due to a significant. read more

This is a decrease of 4.4%. Since 2012, almost one in five businesses has closed down. The total vegetable growing area has increased by 3.2% to 126,800 hectares in 2024, and the total harvest quantity has increased by 6.1%. However, the development is mainly in favor of field vegetable crops. read more

The second-tier cooperative based in Oliva/Valencia achieved a turnover of 67 million euros during this period, representing a significant increase of 21.8% compared to the previous season, and a positive result of 1.9 million euros. Additionally, the assembly decided to... read more