Australian growers of Bravo apples, bred in Western Australia, are expected to harvest about 25% more fruit this season. read more

US blueberry growers and importers have produced a strong crop that has contributed almost $9.1 billion in annual economic impact to the US economy, as reported by the US Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC). read more

Top chef Heston Blumenthal has announced that the strong start to Britain's strawberry season has inspired him to create a new dessert. read more

The premium mandarin brand Sweet C, known worldwide for its naturally sweet, seedless fruit, has kicked off its Summer 2025 consumer campaign, 'Blue is the New Orange', in India. The launch event took place in Gurugram and featured an evening of wellness, conversations, and a citrus-themed celebration. read more

Picota producers in Spain's Jerte Valley are emphasizing quality, fruit size, and the development of new varieties as they increase their presence in the competitive cherry market. read more

South African fresh produce exporters to the US will face a 30% tariff starting from August 1st. read more

After a successful stonefruit season in Egypt, grower-exporter Pico quickly shifted its focus to grapes, as promising early varieties arrived in good condition, as reported by regional sales manager Muhammad Fayed. read more

The avocado company Westfalia Fruit has recently expanded globally by acquiring Greenpoint Trading, a Dutch foodservice company that specializes in avocados and sells them under the Avojoy brand. read more

According to Tesco, the forecasted harvest volume is the highest in three years. Since the beginning of July, the British retail sector can fully rely on British cherries. Tesco also states that the growing conditions have significantly improved, thanks to new tree breeding on dwarf rootstocks. read more

Key players in the Italian and European melon industry, such as breeders BASF, Bayer, HM Clause, Rijk Zwaan, and Syngenta, will gather in Mantua on 22-24 July for the inaugural Melone Mantovano PGI Symposium. This three-day event will address current issues affecting the sector. read more

Przemysł jabłek i gruszek w Wielkiej Brytanii stoi na rozdrożu, które może prowadzić do stopniowego spadku produkcji owoców pestkowych w kraju. read more

The new EU Packaging Act (PPWR), which came into effect in February 2025, could force fundamental changes in the packaging of export goods – and thus determine whether South African fruits will continue to reach European trading shelves in the future. read more

Del Monte (Germany) GmbH is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., a globally leading, vertically integrated producer and marketer of high-quality, fresh and processed fruits and vegetables. read more

Saga Robotics has announced a three-way collaboration with AI crop insights company Bitwise Agronomy and UK soft-fruit producer Chambers Farm. read more

Szwajcaria oczekuje dobrej zbiorów jagód, pomimo niedawnych spadków całkowitej powierzchnia obsiana w całym kraju.

Switzerland expects a good berry harvest, despite a recent decline in total planted area across the country. read more

The International Bremia Evaluation Board Europe (IBEB-EU) announced that no new races of Bremia lactucae were designated in 2025. The most recent races - Bl:38EU, Bl:39EU, Bl:40EU, and Bl:41EU - continue to be the dominant strains in the field, with Bl:41EU now representing 41 percent. read more

This was reported by reefertrends, citing a Rabobank report. However, the decline in the booming Australian avocado production is expected to be short-lived. It is anticipated that Australian production will bounce back to record levels in 2025/26. read more

In a statement, the company announced that it is pursuing a "value-maximizing" sales process as part of a comprehensive "strategic balance sheet restructuring." To this end, it has voluntarily initiated a process with affiliated companies and subsidiaries. read more

Rumors of a complete ban on avocados at the Wimbledon championships seem to be incorrect, as the All England Tennis Club stated that the fruit is still used in various products consumed on site. read more

Izrael stał się najnowszym rynkiem otwartym dla peruwiańskich eksporterów winogron stołowych po zatwierdzeniu nowego protokołu fitosanitarnego po trzech latach negocjacji.

Israel has become the latest market to open for Peruvian table grape exporters after the new phytosanitary protocol was approved after three years of negotiations. read more