Mission Produce has recently published the latest edition of AvoIntel, outlining five key trends to watch in the US avocado and mango categories in 2025. read more

The pear stocks at the end of December 2024 are 7,862 tons, which is 3,443 tons higher than in 2023 with 4,419 tons and 1,712 tons higher compared to 2022 with 6,150 tons. The main part of the stock consists of 59% (4,613 tons) of the Kaiser Alexander variety. read more

Two-a-Day, a company that holds a 50% stake in the apple and pear marketing company Tru-Cape, has become the first agribusiness in South Africa to be certified by the Netherlands-based Top Employers Institute. read more

Two-a-Day, which owns a 50 per cent stake in the apple and pear marketer Tru-Cape, has become the first agribusiness in South Africa to be certified by the Netherlands-based Top Employers Institute. read more

At the end of December 2024, there were still around 7,001 tons of organic apples in stock - about 2,631 tons more than in December 2023 and 1,429 tons more than in December 2022. Gala accounts for the largest share of the remaining quantity with 2,272 tons, followed by Topaz (774 tons), Braeburn (704 tons), Jonagold (315 tons), and read more

While in 2014 only 1% of the apples produced by VIP were club apples, currently the share is 15% - with the goal of further expanding it in the upcoming seasons. read more

Air New Zealand Cargo is planning to transport 5,000 tonnes of cargo during December and January, which will include up to 1,000 tonnes of cherries. read more

Włoski hodowca jagód Nova Siri Genetics (NSG) umocnił swoje partnerstwo z indyjskimi firmami Mahaberry i 8 Berries po podpisaniu umowy w sierpniu 2024 roku. read more

The Worshipful Company of Fruiterers is hosting a technical conference in February to explore the utilization of data in the fruit industry. read more

Haith, the UK's leading manufacturer of vegetable handling machinery, has announced the retirement of Mick Haith after 47 years with the company. read more

The Import Promotion Desk (IPD), an initiative aimed at promoting imports in Germany, will present various companies and products from emerging and developing countries at Fruit Logistica in Berlin. read more

Fruit Logistica has announced the finalists for this year's Fruit Logistica Innovation Awards. The judges have narrowed down nearly 70 entries to select five nominations each for the final round of the Fruit Logistica Award (FLIA) and FLIA Technology prize, which was introduced last year to celebrate. read more

"Now it's up to the industry professionals," explains Kai Mangelberger, Director of FRUIT LOGISTICA. "All finalists will be exhibited at FRUIT LOGISTICA 2025 - and all trade visitors can help decide which innovation they find most convincing this year. read more

"We need to cultivate plants that can withstand more frequent and intense heatwaves if we want to meet the food demand of populations in regions most threatened by yield losses due to global warming," said Katherine Meacham-Hensold. read more

The Polish berry group Fieldstone is looking forward to the upcoming year with optimism. This family-run company cultivates raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, and red currants, but is most renowned for its cranberry production, being the largest producer of this fruit in Europe. read more

The Korean government has announced that it will continue to exempt tariffs on a variety of imported fruits for the first six months of 2025 to address food price inflation. read more

A launch event to celebrate the official start of the Tasmanian cherry season is scheduled to take place on January 8 in Taipei, ahead of the Lunar New Year celebrations. read more

The new summer series of apricots and premium New Zealand cherries from Ardgour Valley Orchards will be available on domestic and international shelves this season under the new brand name Temptation Valley. read more

Ideal growing conditions throughout spring and early summer have advanced the watermelon harvest schedule for Leaderbrand in Gisborne, New Zealand. read more

Iberian Premium Fruits (IPF) has acquired The Natural Hand, a citrus and persimmon grower based in Valencia, for an undisclosed amount. read more