Wilco van den Berg comments on LinkedIn that France's main import period for cherries and strawberries does not fall in the winter anyway, citing Eurostat: According to Eurostat, France imported 8,000 tons of cherries throughout the year 2023, with 85% of that occurring between May and July. read more

Trends shaping the market for dried fruit snacks include consumer prioritization of health and wellness, innovation in dried fruit snacks with new unique flavor profiles, the increase in vegan and plant-based diets, and the rising demand for. read more

On January 23, 2025, it's that time again. The diverse program will focus in the morning on the current work of the Federal Specialist Group for Fruit Growing as well as the Asian hornet, which is spreading in northern Bavaria. Just before lunch, the members' meeting takes place. read more

Niderland's largest fruit grower cooperative, Fruitmasters, has introduced Sonrosa, a new brand identity for what they describe as a "hybrid strawberry of the future". read more

The Dutch organic importer Eosta claims that its new Organic Raingrown Avocado will "contribute significantly" to solving the water crisis. read more

The Dutch organic importer Eosta claims that their new Organic rain-grown avocados will "contribute significantly" to solving the water crisis. read more

Scales Corp, New Zealand's largest apple exporter, anticipates reaching an underlying net profit ranging between NZ$30 million (€16.7 million) and NZ$35 million (€19.5 million) in 2024. read more

Kiwifruit marketer Zespri has stated that the total cost resulting from the "significant rodent infestation" that occurred in April on board the Crown Garnet, a ship transporting its first new-season SunGold fruit from New Zealand to Europe, is anticipated to average NZ$0.23 (€0.13) per tray. read more

The association states that the particularly the weather conditions in spring and during the harvest are to blame for this correction. When looking at individual varieties, only Golden Delicious and Jonagold have developed better than expected. The French crop this year read more

The USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service predicts that orange production in Costa Rica will bounce back from the previous season's decline caused by El Niño, with a projected increase of around 11 percent to 250,000 tonnes in 2024/25. read more

South African grape exporters are happy with the sales progress they are making in North America, especially in Canada, which has become the country's third largest market in recent years. read more

Leading global fruit-breeding company, Bloom Fresh, has announced the appointment of Paul Farmer as its new Innovation and Quality Director. This hiring highlights the company's dedication to providing state-of-the-art innovation and exceptional fruit quality to growers, retailers, and consumers. read more

Nick Deppe, production director at Kent soft fruit and apple grower Clock House Farms, has been awarded the Fruiterers Management Award 2024. read more

The Technical Secretariat of the FreshProducePEFCR, which is responsible for developing technical guidelines for determining the environmental impact of fruits and vegetables as part of Freshfel's Environmental Footprint Initiative, will be hosting an open webinar on January 13, 2025 to involve stakeholders. read more

Fresh Produce Group (FPG), one of Australia's largest fruit and vegetable suppliers, has secured an investment of over A$175 million (€107.9 million) from Macquarie Asset Management. This deal has made the Australian financial firm the majority shareholder of the company. read more

Fresh Produce Group (FPG), one of Australia's largest fruit and vegetable suppliers, has received an investment of over A$175 million (€107.9 million) from Macquarie Asset Management. This deal has made the Australian financier the majority shareholder of the company. read more

You are deeply rooted in the local community and have a complementary trade portfolio that serves both national and international markets. Your main features include a family ethos, innovation in offerings and production through new varieties, in-house production. read more

According to the company, Sonrosa® combines exceptional taste, consistent quality, and a minimal ecological footprint thanks to their seed technology. The first productions will be available in early 2025. read more

Iván Vílchez, President of the Peruvian Association of Mango Producers and Exporters (APEM), added that the low ex-farm prices for mangoes are further exacerbated by the fact that Brazil, Peru's main competitor in the European market, has increased its supply and the read more

Ostatni rok był nietypowy dla sektora cytrusowego w RPA, zdarzenia w branży soków zmieniły siły rynkowe. read more