South Africa's return to Thailand after more than a decade will be celebrated in mid-March when the first container of apples is unloaded in Bangkok. read more

"80% of these hectares are accounted for by nine varieties: Ventura, Biloxi, Sekoya Pop, Rocío, Mágica, Atlasblue, Emerald, Rosita, and Sekoya Beauty," according to the institution. And looking at the information, it becomes clear that Ventura, with 5,355 hectares, represents 26% of all varieties. read more

The Federal Minister for Food and Agriculture, Cem Özdemir, congratulates: "For 75 years, the Scientific Advisory Board for Agricultural Policy, Nutrition and Consumer Protection has been providing valuable analyses and food for thought. As a seismograph for future topics, it helps us..." read more

Chile has exported over 17,000 tonnes of fruit to South Korea so far in the 2024/25 season, which represents an almost 57 percent increase compared to the same period last year. read more

An ongoing crisis in production costs and a lack of profitability in farming have once again resulted in a third of vegetable growers considering leaving the industry within the next year. More farmers are also indicating that they would exit the industry if offered a fair price to buy their farm, according to a new survey. read more

Within the broader fresh produce category, tropical fruits still occupy a somewhat niche position. Even well-known products like mangoes and pineapples are not yet considered essential items, but the category is experiencing growth, as evidenced by a significant increase in sales of 15.6% (in value) and 6.1% read more

Maintaining high standards of hygiene, enhancing performance, and reducing food waste are significant challenges for fruit and vegetable processors. read more

Brazilian orange juice exports increased by 37 percent in value in 2024/25, even though they decreased by 23 percent in volume, according to data from Comex Stat. These numbers demonstrate the impact of reduced orange supply and limited domestic juice reserves. read more

However, their approval is increasingly becoming a challenge in Switzerland, as reported by the Agricultural Information Service (lid.ch). During the Swiss Stone Fruit Seminar at the end of last year, experts from various fields discussed the complex situation. read more

Las importaciones españolas de frutas y verduras frescas de la UE crecieron un 12 por ciento durante el periodo de enero a noviembre de 2024, alcanzando un total de 1.9 millones de toneladas.

Spanish imports of fresh fruit and vegetables from the EU grew by 12 per cent through the January-November period of 2024, totalling 1.9mn tonnes. read more

The piąty International Strawberry Congress odbędzie się w Antwerpii w dniach 17-20 września, zorganizowany przez belgijską spółdzielnię Hoogstraten. Konferencja oferuje unikalne połączenie strategii handlowej i badań naukowych, według organizatorów. "Poprzez ten kongres, dążymy do stworzenia... read more

Zespri has a strong commitment to sustainability that sets it apart from others in the industry. This includes their focus on environmental protection, social responsibility, and economic viability. They have established programs to reduce their carbon footprint, promote biodiversity, support local communities, and ensure fair working conditions for their employees. Zespri's dedication to sustainability is evident in their efforts to minimize waste, conserve resources, and operate in a way that benefits both people and the planet. read more

Technology continues to be a crucial factor in improving efficiency and competitiveness. In the face of economic challenges, increasing demands from retailers, and changing consumer preferences, packaging facilities and cooperatives need to adopt intelligent automation to maintain a competitive edge. read more

With only one month left before Fruitnet Berry Congress 2025 returns to Rotterdam, the organizer Fruitnet has decided to extend its Early Bird offer until the end of this week. This gives you more time to save big with tickets priced at just €440 instead of €550 per person. read more

Regarding the markets, he stated that there are seven destination countries, with Chile being the most important, accounting for 91.4% of the total shipments. Out of this total, 80.7% is made up of Andean papaya and 19.3% of tropical papaya. read more

The Swiss Orange Apple is considered to be the first apple variety bred in Switzerland using classical breeding methods, and was launched in 1954. The variety comes from the breeding program of the former Swiss Federal Research Station for Fruit, Viticulture and Horticulture in Wädenswil - now Agroscope. read more

The projected yields per tray have increased compared to the last forecast in November for all fruit categories, except for the "Green" category, which remains consistent with the November forecast. read more

The fresh produce industry organization Global Women Fresh celebrated its fifth anniversary at a special event during Fruit Logistica in Berlin last week on February 7th. read more

Po kilku sezonach, o których wielu Nowozelandczyków wolałoby zapomnieć, długoterminowy wzrost eksportu świeżych owoców z Nowej Zelandii wydaje się być z powrotem na właściwej ścieżce.

After a couple of seasons that many Kiwis would prefer to forget, New Zealand's long-term growth in fresh fruit exports appears to be back on track. read more

Bloss, a new apple variety from the Dutch grower cooperative FruitMasters, recently received top marks for taste at the prestigious International Taste Institute. read more