Driscoll's Sweetest Batch strawberries are back on Australian shelves as the 2025 season starts in the new year. read more

WA Farm Direct has kicked off the 2025 West Australian Queen Garnet plum season by distributing fruit to stores in Australia and internationally starting in early January. read more

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"We had to end the campaign earlier than planned," reports Henrik Witte, managing director of ELO-Frost GmbH from Vechta-Langförden, which mainly works with regional suppliers. The reason was the adverse weather conditions in the fall, combined with frost in November. "The quantity read more

Morocco's recent growth as an avocado supplier has continued, with exports reaching 42,000 tonnes from October to December. read more

The Spanish agricultural union Asaja-Andalucía has accused citrus processors of purchasing juicing oranges at prices below production costs, despite the fact that juice prices are currently high in the futures market. read more

This season, the agency ROOS is focusing on collaborations with the food retail sector, according to their own statement. "The food retail sector is the bottleneck and interface to the consumer - here we have the opportunity together to implement controlled and effective activation measures." read more

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds and Apricus Seeds have announced the signing of a global licensing agreement that will give Syngenta exclusive access to Apricus’ germplasm and breeding pipeline in watermelon, melon, and squash. read more

In 2023, according to Eurostat, a total of around 43.5 million tons of fruits and vegetables were imported into the countries of the EU-27. This was an increase of 2% compared to 2022, following a decrease in the previous year. Germany accounted for over 20% of this total quantity and was thus by far the most important. read more

The fresh fruit sector is a crucial economic factor for many countries. This applies to both industrialized countries and those in the Global South. The conditions for the industry are constantly changing, whether it be due to shifts in consumption patterns or other factors. read more

The Summerfruit Australia Board has begun the search for a new chief executive as part of a strategy to enhance competitiveness and resilience within the summerfruit industry. read more

Californian fresh produce companies Fruit World and Creekside Organics have announced a 50-50 merger of the two organizations, effective immediately. read more

Californian fresh produce companies Fruit World and Creekside Organics have announced a 50-50 merger of the two organizations, effective immediately. read more

The UK-based cherry and berry importer-distributor Colina Fruits has announced its plans to grow its network of European growers and customers with the goal of becoming a top global supplier. read more

As we head into 2025, some of the most important developments to watch out for include advancements in artificial intelligence, increased focus on sustainability and climate change mitigation, the rise of smart cities and digital transformation, advancements in healthcare technology such as personalized medicine and telemedicine, and the continued growth of the digital economy and e-commerce. These developments are expected to shape the way we live, work, and interact in the coming years. read more

The port of Caldera has started its 2024/25 agricultural export season with the first shipment of table grapes from the Copiapó valley. On Monday, a delivery of 4,531 pallets loaded onto the Baltic Pearl sailed to the port of Philadelphia. read more

The Italian apple supplier Vip announced that it anticipates a growth in the production of licensed apple varieties such as Ambrosia, Envy, and Cosmic Crisp for the upcoming season. This increase is attributed to new plantings and improved output from existing orchards in Val Venosta, their home region. read more

The Spanish Fruit and Vegetable Group reported progress in 2024 in expanding into new markets for fruits and vegetables grown in Spain. read more

Meksykańskie eksport jagód takich jak truskawki, maliny i borówki świeże spadły o 2,2 procent w 2024 roku i są gotowe na podobne zmniejszenie się w tym roku, według stowarzyszenia branżowego Aneberries. read more

The UK manufacturer Postsaver has partnered with the experienced fruit industry distributor Peter Müller. read more