Chile's avocado exports for the 2024/25 season are projected to reach 116,000 tonnes, marking a 29.8 per cent increase compared to the previous marketing year. This surge in export volume is attributed to higher production levels, as reported by the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service, citing data from the Chilean Avocado Committee. read more

The potential of Arra's new red grape varieties was highlighted during recent field days in Namibia. read more

Global leader in table grape breeding, Bloom Fresh, has announced its new licensees in China after successful open field days held in June and August in Yunnan and Sichuan. read more

Freshuelva, the Association of Producers and Exporters of Strawberries in Huelva, expects berry acreage in the region to grow by 4 percent in 2025. The increase is attributed to the recovery in raspberry plantations and the consolidation of blackberry and blueberry crops, along with a. read more

Agrovision has expanded its operations into cherry production by acquiring Chilean cherry and blueberry grower and exporter ZurGroup. This acquisition gives Agrovision instant access to modern packing and processing facilities, as well as new land for growing cherries. read more

It is 12,327 tons above last year (52,012 tons) and 9,694 tons above that of the year 2022 (54,645 tons). Consumers can look forward to a qualitatively beautiful and wide range of table apples. read more

Around 33% (2,496 t) of the stored quantity are Gala apples. Braeburn (706 t) and Topaz (880 t) account for 9% and 11% of the quantity respectively, followed by Jonagold (316 t), Pinova (220 t), and Golden Delicious (210 t). The stock has further increased by 160 t from October to November, this is before. read more

Especially in the winter months, there is a wide variety of root vegetables available, which for a long time - completely unjustly - were considered "poor people's food". However, these wonderful root vegetables are experiencing a renaissance. Carrots are particularly popular, with households consuming whole carrots last year. read more

Ailimpo is promoting the benefits of consuming lemons and grapefruits regularly in order to maintain an active lifestyle as part of its Good Move From Europe campaign. read more

Until week 47, the cumulative volume of shipments shows a decrease of 28% compared to the same time last year and 14% less than the previous cumulative estimate. read more

A decrease in revenue from licensing is anticipated to result in a 21 percent decline in net profit for New Zealand kiwifruit marketer Zespri. read more

Harnois Greenhouses and Dubois Agrinovation have announced a strategic partnership to offer comprehensive solutions for open-field and berry producers in Canada and the US. read more

Already now, trade visitors can get an overview of the innovations that will be showcased at the Berlin exhibition grounds in 2025. In the FRUIT LOGISTICA Spotlights, the organizers present more than 50 new machines, services, lighting, and packaging solutions. read more

Fruitnet's premier event for the international fresh tomato industry will take place in southern Spain next year. read more

The season was characterized by heat and drought, but also by occasional severe weather events and heavy rainfall, which sometimes led to significant quality losses. read more

Sezon jagód borówki chilijskiej 2024/25 rozpoczął się wolniej niż oczekiwano po krótkim opóźnieniu w porównaniu z poprzednim sezonem i w stosunku do początkowych prognoz. read more

Nowe odmiany moreli wyhodowane w Nowej Zelandii otrzymały swoje komercyjne nazwy nawiązujące do letniej pogody w kraju. read more

Costa's berry harvest has begun on its farms in the North-West, with the harvest workforce expected to reach around 2,000 people during the season. read more

New Zealand snack-sized apple company, Rockit Global, has announced the appointment of Cullen Zhang to its global senior leadership team as the general manager for Greater China. read more

British greenhouse growers are urging the government to support UK businesses to stay afloat and ensure that domestically grown salad crops continue to be available on British shelves. read more