The New Zealand fruit grower-marketer, Seeka, has delivered another positive update on its 2024 market guidance. read more

As South African stonefruit exporters continue with their shipments to the US market during the mid- to late-season, they are relieved that a potential strike at ports along the US East Coast has been avoided. read more

Coexphal, the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producer Organizations of Almería, has described last week's decision by the US administration to halt imports of Spanish peppers as "a bucket of cold water" for the region's exporters. read more

Zespół z Instytutu Chemii w São Carlos (IQSC-USP) twierdzi, że stworzył przełomowy jadalny biopolimer, który podwaja okres przydatności do spożycia truskawek. read more

After Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova, under the leadership of President Maia Sandu, has severed relations with Russia and is seeking EU membership as a strategic necessity for its economic survival. read more

Papaya has unexpectedly become the fastest growing fruit at Tesco as demand for exotic fruit soars. read more

Terminal 1 at the Port of Valparaíso in Chile, operated by Terminal Pacífico Sur Valparaíso (TPS), handled a total of 354,355 tonnes of Chilean cherries. TPS reported that this amount represents a 66 per cent increase compared to the previous year, with shipments for the 2024/25 campaign now concluded. read more

Lemons grown in the Sicilian province of Syracuse are featured in a new television advertising campaign that was launched on Italy's Rai broadcast network over the weekend. read more

Recently, stonefruit growers, exporters, and logistics service providers have reported a significant improvement in export activities at Cape Town's Container Terminal (CTCT). read more

Changes in supply, as well as shifts within different categories of table grapes, will impact the future growth of markets in the East and the US for South African exporters. read more

According to Alessio Mammi, Agriculture and EU Delegate of the Emilia-Romagna region, the support package is "a crucial aid for the income of businesses, technological development, and the competitiveness of regional value chains." read more

You commit to strengthening the contribution of sustainable bioeconomy to global food security, preserving biodiversity, and protecting the climate. Ministers unanimously support the initiative of the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture to launch a project on nutrition and. read more

As 2025 begins, the fresh fruit trade in China is eagerly preparing for the upcoming Lunar New Year (LNY) holiday sales season. Despite a sluggish economy, there are encouraging signs that the market will improve for the Year of the Snake. read more

Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) has been detected at a tomato glasshouse facility in Victoria in seedlings recently transferred from South Australia. read more

Las exportaciones de frutas y verduras de España a Estados Unidos disminuyeron un 4 por ciento en volumen y un 13 por ciento en valor en los primeros diez meses de 2024.

The exports of fruits and vegetables from Spain to the United States decreased by 4 percent in volume and 13 percent in value in the first ten months of 2024. read more

For over 40 years, Egypt's Juhayna has been a leader in the dairy and juice industry, delivering premium products to consumers around the world. However, it wasn't until 2008 that the company expanded into agriculture, launching Enmaa for agricultural development and livestock, focusing on. read more

One of the main goals of the world's leading trade fair for fresh produce is to provide impulse and drive innovation. In line with this, this year DS Smith is presenting its corrugated cardboard trays for fruits and vegetables at the Berlin trade fair grounds, which read more

In the France Special 2025, which we will release in time for FRUIT LOGISTICA, you will find some of them: We report, among other things, on efforts to make pears more attractive and "safer" for consumers, on modernized packing stations, and on pleasing harvest results. read more

An important innovation has taken place at REO Veiling according to market manager Niek Finaut regarding the sale of leeks. Since last summer, not only are additional packaging formats offered to purchasing parties, but the company has also increased sales of the goods at fixed prices. read more

Chile's cherry industry is once again being urged to pursue greater market diversification following a significant drop in prices on the Chinese market. This year's record shipment volume has led to a 50% decrease in prices just before the Chinese New Year festival. read more