The positive development is mainly attributed to the increase in imports by key importing countries such as the Netherlands, China and Hong Kong, Spain, and Chile. In 2024, Peru broke its record for agricultural exports, reaching a total of 12.4 billion US dollars. read more

In supermarkets and discount stores, the first promotions with table grapes from the Indian subcontinent are available. In the 13th calendar week, there are 30 promotions with table grapes, with Indian grapes being advertised 7 times. Seasonally, from the 14th to the 20th calendar week, there is an read more

Vanguard International exported 2,110 containers of Peruvian table grapes during the 2024/25 season, which was a 16 percent increase compared to the previous campaign. read more

Morocco exported a record 56,700 tonnes of avocados worth US$179 million in the 2023/24 season, which is a 25% increase compared to the previous season, as reported by EastFruit. read more

Uruguay will be able to sell fresh persimmons to Brazil, following the publication of new phytosanitary rules authorizing exports in the Official Gazette of the Union (DOU). With a population of over 211 million, Brazil is opening up a new opportunity for this growing industry. read more

BVEO managing director Dr. Christian Weseloh emphasized at Lake Constance: "Not only the special culture industry, but the entire German economy is relying on a federal government that can act quickly. For the domestic production of fruits, vegetables, and mushrooms, it is important to quickly clarify the situation." read more

Fresh Carriers Co. (FCC) and Zespri have successfully completed the first kiwifruit charter using a low-emission fuel, with the Kowhai ship docking at Nangang Port in Shanghai. read more

Rada dyrektorów Summerfruit Australia ogłosiła powołanie Carrie Starkings, nowej dyrektor generalnej tej organizacji od zaraz. read more

Leading grower-marketer Oppy and G&M Farms, a top berry producer located in Selma, California, have announced that they are launching a new line of premium berries in the market this spring. read more

Kenyan avocado exporter Kakuzi has reported a pre-tax loss of Ksh167 million (€1.2 million) for 2024. read more

Mandarins and similar citrus fruits have seen a price increase of 43.3% to 3.05 euros per kilogram. On the other hand, apples have only slightly increased in price by 4.6% to 2.25 euros per kilogram. read more

Genesis Fresh and The Enforcement Organisation (TEO) have recently introduced Havva and Sigal, two new premium mandarin varieties that come from the same breeding program responsible for the development of the Orri variety. read more

The multinational fruit brand Chiquita claims to have transformed Cologne into Germany's "most trendy" city by launching its first immersive art installation as part of its latest consumer marketing campaign, Pop by Nature 2.0. read more

A new report by the wholesale order management platform Fresho has shown a 30 percent increase in pre-prepped fruit and vegetable orders, as restaurants face challenges from staff shortages and rising labor costs. read more

Sun World has announced the addition of five fresh produce companies from Italy to its roster of authorized marketers, marking the further expansion of the Autumncrisp grape network. read more

Zespri has announced that its RubyRed red-fleshed kiwifruit has been shipped to stores across New Zealand, its home market. read more

Thanks to the new funding under the policy for key sectors and in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Safety and Nature (LVVN), the platform will continue to provide contemporary nutrition education over the next four years. read more

The prominent fruit breeding company, Bloom Fresh, has appointed Campbell Banfield as its new General Manager for Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, and Korea. This decision highlights the company's confidence in the substantial growth opportunities within the table grape, cherry, raisin, and blueberry markets. read more

Sezon awokado w Australii oficjalnie rozpoczął się wraz z awokado odmiany Shepard na czele w Azji Południowo-Wschodniej. read more

High-quality fruits will always have a place in international markets, but combining quality with popular varieties is a formula for success. read more