Brazil is the only country in South America prepared for TR4. The Tropical Race 4, previously known as Panama Disease, has not yet arrived in Brazil, but has been identified in neighboring countries such as Colombia (2019), Peru (2020), and Venezuela (2023). read more

"We are thrilled with the success of ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA 2025. The commitment of our exhibitors, trade visitors, and high-ranking industry representatives from around the world during the three days of the fair was phenomenal," said David Axiotis, Managing Director of Global Produce Events, the organizer. read more

"We are thrilled with the success of ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA 2025. The commitment of our exhibitors, trade visitors, and high-level industry representatives from around the world during the three days of the fair was phenomenal," said David Axiotis, Managing Director of Global Produce Events, the organizer. read more

The supply of salad cucumbers is limited. The shorter days and especially the cool nights are affecting the flowering and the growth of the fruits. The harvest quantities are decreasing. Both from German cultivation and from the Benelux region, smaller quantities are available. read more

According to the meteorological monitoring platform Banaclima, a total of 1,500 mm of precipitation was recorded in just three months in the second half of 2024. read more

The roots of the project lie in the 'Karman Fellowship Program'. This international one-year leadership program is designed to promote trust, independent dialogue, and collaboration among 15 exceptional individuals each year, who possess the ability, ambition, and expertise. read more

As Janaswamy emphasizes, many consumers eat at least one banana daily. "After consumption, the peel is simply discarded. But what if we could find a use for the peel that also helps reduce plastic waste?" read more

Corbana, the National Banana Corporation of Costa Rica, has stated that the effects of climate change in the Caribbean region have significantly impacted the country's banana sector in the first half of the year. read more

Italian companies have made the most of the opportunity to network and establish new business connections at this year's Asia Fruit Logistica, the international trade show for fresh produce taking place this week in Hong Kong. read more

British blackberry growers are encouraging consumers to pay more attention to the 'unsung heroes' of the berry world, as the category has significant growth potential. read more

Some topics fall under "force majeure," while others are subject to the understanding and actions of politics. The Fruchthandel Magazine asked Joerg Hilbers, Managing Director of the Fruit Growing Specialist Group, for a statement and an (initial) assessment of the season. read more

W najnowszym odcinku serii dyskusyjnej Fruitbox na portalu Fruitnet, Chris White ponownie rozmawia z Markiem Landinim, założycielem i dyrektorem kreatywnym Landini Associates, firmy doradczej zajmującej się detalicznymi i markowymi sprawami z siedzibą w Sydney. read more

In the latest episode of Fruitnet's conversation series Fruitbox, Chris White is once again joined by Mark Landini, founder and creative director of Landini Associates, the Sydney-based retail and brand consultancy. read more

The California-based company Apeel Sciences, known for creating plant-based, edible coatings that help prolong the freshness of fruits and vegetables, recently announced that it filed a lawsuit on August 29 against wellness influencer Robyn Openshaw and her company, Green Smoothie Girl, which offers wellness advice on its website. read more

DP World is introducing a new service from Morocco to the UK and North Europe, aiming to reduce export times for fruit and vegetable shipments in the UK by up to two days. read more

Milder, sunnier conditions have been good news for UK stonefruit production this year, although growers are still very much aware of the risks posed by the increasingly frequent extremes associated with climate change. read more

The fruit supplier Fyffes and online retailer Ocado have announced the official opening of newly constructed school facilities in southern Belize. read more

Fresh Del Monte has announced the arrival of its first shipments of Del Monte-branded oranges harvested and packed in the Salto region of Uruguay. read more

In the meantime, September marks the phenological turning point: germination, flowering, and pollination require precise decisions regarding thinning, irrigation, nutrition, and frost protection/PSA. Frutas de Chile spoke with Carlos Cruzat, the chairman of the Kiwi Committee. read more

AMFresh-owned breeder Bloom Fresh has introduced a new 'superfruit' grape called Boombites with antioxidant levels that are much higher than blueberries. read more