The past twelve months have been "really bad" for the refrigerated cargo industry, says Philip Gray, Reefer Analyst at the consulting firm Drewry. In the shipping of chilled goods such as meat, frozen foods, as well as fruits and vegetables, the entire system is facing difficulties. read more

Costa Rica: Pineapples for every taste and many new products read more

Zespri has announced that it is expanding its production of SunGold kiwifruit in the Northern Hemisphere. read more

Despite challenges such as cold snaps in the spring and the spread of Citrus Greening disease, the report forecasts further growth in the 2024/25 season. China's orange production is expected to reach 7.62 million tonnes in the 2024/25 season (November to October). read more

On the 1,400 square meter stand, customers and visitors from all over the world can get information about products and innovations. The importance of the trade fair and the BVEO's presence was highlighted by a high-profile tour featuring several presidents and CEOs. read more

The year 2024 has impressively shown the impact that weather conditions have on yields and the marketing season for fruits and vegetables. Particularly significant were the frost events in the last week of April. Every growing region in Germany reported damages, ranging from apples to berries. read more

A matchmaking event for Thai exporters and international customers has resulted in over Bt2bn (US$59mn) in sales of fresh fruit. read more

BeeHero has announced the expanded application of its Pollination Insight Platform (PIP) to the apple market. read more

For trading companies participating in the FIN sustainability management, the guide is expanded with a chapter on water usage. From April 2025, producers and trading companies in the fruit, vegetable, and potato sector can thus demonstrate their sustainable use of the water resource. read more

Tesco is donating slow cookers to schools as part of an initiative to help schoolchildren learn how to prepare and cook healthy fruit and vegetable recipes. read more

W tym sezonie wysyłka winogron stołowych przez port w Walvis Bay znacząco wzrosła, zmniejszając presję na Kapsztad. read more

Mr. Stein, you set up your laptop on Sunday, and just three days later, you're already starting with FRUIT LOGISTICA. On a scale of one to ten, how excited are you right now? read more

What is currently driving the European fruit and vegetable industry? read more

The RubyRed harvest in New Zealand will begin in the coming weeks with a significant increase in quantity to more than one million trays or 3,500 tons for the Chinese mainland, and another million trays for Japan. Additionally, shipments will also be sent to the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, and other Pacific islands. read more

The horticulture industry in Tanzania has received positively a new direct cargo flight to China, a route that will offer shorter shipping times for avocado exporters in particular. read more

Banana farmers in North Queensland have been heavily affected by over 600mm of rain falling in just a few days, with the full extent of the damage still being evaluated. read more

Zespri has announced that over 3 million trays, or 10,800 tonnes, of Zespri RubyRed kiwifruit will be available this season, and it will be introduced in several new markets for the first time. read more

Salix Fruit has named Andy Froggatt as the country manager for South Africa. With over 30 years of extensive experience in the international fruit sales and procurement sector, Froggatt will be responsible for overseeing the company's growth in this important market. read more

Producers in South Africa who market their fruit through the export company Tru-Cape are expressing optimism about the current apple and pear harvest. They are anticipating good yields and favorable growing conditions across all regions. read more

Berlin is prepared to host the most international gathering of professionals in the fresh produce industry at Fruit Logistica, which will be returning to the German capital on 5-7 February 2025. read more