A group of Argentine fruit associations have urged the government to take immediate action to alleviate the challenges confronting exporters and ensure their survival. read more

As the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) further reports, this would be the lowest harvest volume since 1995 (68,800 t). The currently estimated strawberry harvest in open fields is therefore 4% below the already very low strawberry harvest of 2024, which was 78,600 t, and falls below the average. read more

The trade fair remains true to its goal of surpassing the numbers of previous editions. Forecasts indicate participation of more than 2,500 exhibiting companies, 75,000 square meters of commercial offerings, and the attendance of over 120,000 professionals from 150 countries. In addition to its strong... read more

Axia Vegetable Seeds is headquartered in Naaldwijk, Netherlands, and specializes in breeding tomatoes. The company employs 132 staff and generated a revenue of 48 million euros in 2024. The acquisition is a significant step in the company's expansion. read more

The development of the yield area is expected to continue its declining trend, with a decrease of 4% compared to last year. The yield per hectare reached 4.6 tons in 2024, showing a slight recovery (+2%), but was slightly below the ten-year average. read more

As reported by the industry association Fruitimprese based on the latest ISTAT data, exports of fresh produce increased by 7.3% in volume and by 13.3% in value compared to the same period last year. read more

Several trends identified in the first issue of 2018 have continued, including the growing importance of Latin America for the export of fresh fruit, the ongoing consumer demand for blueberries and avocados, as well as the dominance of the USA and Europe. read more

M&S is once again highlighting melons as the main attraction in its Melon Mania promotion. read more

Jürgen Bruch, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the COBANA Group, was elected as the President of the German Fruit Trade Association (DFHV) at the annual meeting in Berlin. He succeeds Dieter Krauß, who had led the association for 15 years. The news was reported in the Fruit Trade Magazine. read more

Representatives of the South African table grape industry have expressed their "deep concern" regarding the US administration's proposal to implement a 30 percent tariff on imports from South Africa starting from August 1, 2025. read more

Gourmet mushroom specialist Urban Farm-It has entered into a new partnership with logistics and supply chain company Oakland International. read more

Po kilku sezonach obniżonych wolumenów produkcji i opóźnionych eksportów, amerykańska branża gruszek z północno-zachodnich stanów USA - Oregonu i Waszyngtonu - jest gotowa na ożywienie w sezonie 2025/26. read more

According to the British Berry Growers (BBG), British berries are having a "spectacular" season in terms of both fruit quality and sales. read more

Jiunn Shih, chief marketing officer of the kiwifruit supplier Zespri, has announced that he is leaving the company. read more

The UK retailer Co-op is launching Mojito-flavoured grapes just in time for the summer heatwave. Starting next week, the new variety called Mojito Fresh will be sold in chosen stores as part of the store's Irresistible Limited-Edition collection for a three-week period. read more

"The planned increase of the minimum wage to 13.90 euros as of January 1, 2026, and to 14.60 euros as of January 1, 2027, are simply no longer sustainable for many businesses in the Rhineland fruit and vegetable growing industry," says Johannes Brünker, chairman of the. read more

Brazil closed the first half of 2025 with a 27.2% increase in its fruit export volume and a 12.6% increase in sales compared to the same period in 2024. read more

Momčilo Kokanović, a mechanical engineer working at a local power plant in Serbia, once spent his free time socializing with nearby farmers. Through these conversations, he learned about their persistent challenge: the seasonal labor shortage that plagued raspberry harvesting. Determined to read more

The Peruvian blueberry industry needs to develop new strategies to avoid market saturation, improve logistics, and diversify destinations as it eases into what is shaping up to be its biggest export season yet. So says Luis Miguel Vegas, general manager of industry association ProArandanos. read more

It meets the central demands of the SOV. Now it is important to implement them forcefully - with sufficient resources, clear political will, and efficient interdepartmental cooperation. read more