Asia's total fresh fruit imports increased in 2024, mainly due to the growth in intra-Asian trade of durians and other tropical fruits, driven by rising market demand from China. This is one of the key trends in Asia's fresh produce trade emphasized in the Asiafruit Statistics Handbook 2025. read more

A new research project in Australia aims to substitute chemical fungicides with ultraviolet light to combat powdery mildew, a disease that can destroy up to 30% of strawberry crops annually. read more

LeaderBrand's alpine asparagus, cultivated at the base of the Southern Alps, debuted on supermarket shelves in New Zealand in mid-October. read more

The small berries of the Actinidia arguta species, which are closely related to the "regular" kiwi, are usually known as kiwi berries or mini berries. Sometimes they are also called honeyberries, kokuwa, kiwai, or small-fruited kiwi - as a "sharp-toothed style", like theirs. read more

A leading global supplier of blueberries, Fruitist, recently launched a new marketing campaign in Madrid. The campaign aims to promote its high-quality berries as a convenient and healthy snack option for people on the move. read more

The vegetable grower Burgess Farms has been sold in a management buyout, resulting in the departure of the three Burgess brothers from the business. read more

Soft fruit supplier Chambers is looking for new growers to collaborate with in Spain, Morocco, and particularly Portugal to enhance its UK production and expand supply to its UK supermarket clients. read more

Fyffes and Morrisons have launched a significant in-store brand activation campaign for bananas and pineapples in 488 stores throughout the UK. read more

The 36th annual Asparagus Day, which is taking place, offers visitors the opportunity for further education and exchange of experiences through lectures and discussions. Asparagus is an important cornerstone for many agricultural businesses in North Baden. Cultivation and read more

As the company informs, travelers were able to taste the fresh, crisp, and fruity-sweet apple themselves. read more

The kiwifruit company Zespri has emphasized its goal to become the healthiest fruit brand in the world within the next decade. read more

The Kiwifruit brand Kikokà has been announced as a sponsor of the professional volleyball team Cisterna Volley, which competes in the top division of the Italian Volleyball League. read more

Fyffes and Martori Farms have announced an agreement to sell Fyffes' entire melon business to Martori, including farms in Honduras and Guatemala, as well as the distribution business in Miami, Florida. read more

FairFruit has initiated a strategic plan to enhance its presence in the US market as a dependable year-round provider of sustainable specialty vegetables from Guatemala and Peru. read more

FairFruit has implemented a strategic plan to enhance its presence in the US market by becoming a dependable year-round provider of sustainable specialty vegetables sourced from Guatemala and Peru. read more

The Australian retailer Coles has started its Banana A-Peel national fundraiser for 2025, where funds from banana sales will be donated to Little Athletics Australia. read more

The scientists report that they have developed a newly constructed antimicrobial agent against Psa. Rising resistances to plant protection products, particularly copper compounds, in combination with the decision to use traditional... read more

Freshfel Europe utilized its involvement in the 11th Annual EU Conference on EAFRD Financial Instruments to advocate for modifications to the EU budget and financial instruments to support fresh fruit and vegetables. read more

The Dutch grower cooperative FruitMasters claims that consumers only need one bite of its exclusive, trademarked apple variety Bloss to be convinced of its superior taste and quality. read more

Berry marketer Driscoll's has confirmed that Brie Reiter Smith, the daughter of executive chairman J Miles Reiter, will officially assume the role of the company's new vice-chair starting in January 2026. read more