ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA PERU MEET UP is coming to Lima for the first time on 28-29 October 2025 to present Latin America's fresh produce export offerings to important buyers from Asia and around the globe. read more

"This performance is largely attributed to the favorable weather conditions in the country's main cultivation areas, as well as the sector's commitment to perfecting its agricultural, harvest, and post-harvest processes," Fluctuante stated. "As a result,..." read more

The event organized by ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA in collaboration with FRUIT LOGISTICA brings together fresh produce professionals from across Latin America and beyond to discuss and network at the highest level for two days. read more

For the year 2024, Italian table grape production is estimated to be around 1 million tons - an increase of 12% compared to the previous year (884,100 tons). Consumption within Italy has also increased: household purchases increased by 4.6% in quantity and even more significantly, by 10.4% in value. read more

South African citrus producers have launched a new consumer campaign to raise awareness of SummerStar Ruby grapefruit, the first campaign of its kind since the former Jaffa grapefruit campaigns in the previous century. read more

In the first 23 weeks of 2025, Peru exported 380,000 tonnes of fresh avocados valued at US$731 million. These figures, provided by Fluctuante, show a 36% increase in volume and a 25% increase in value compared to the same period in the previous year. read more

Commercially grown Scottish blueberries may soon become a reality as one of the world's top horticultural breeding centers has announced the successful development of Highland Charm, the first-ever UK-bred variety in the country. read more

A high-quality harvest and low inventory levels bode well for the upcoming marketing season for Catalan apples and pears. However, a series of hailstorms will hinder the region from reaching its maximum productivity. read more

According to UK labelling specialist Sinclair, fruit labels, originally created for branding and product identification, have now become a vital tool for consumer interaction, transparency, and operational efficiency. read more

A Norfolk farmer who grows fruits and vegetables has stated that nearly 75% of the farm's profits come from Pick Your Own berry crops because of the high cost of labor. read more

The new facility in Heijningen, located in the West-Brabant region in the Netherlands, will be home to the open-field team and the new demonstration site for Rijk Zwaan's open-field vegetables. read more

Zbiory czarnego bzu w Wielkiej Brytanii rozpoczęły się dwa tygodnie wcześniej niż zwykle, po raz pierwszy w hrabstwach Herefordshire i Gloucestershire. read more

The cultivation area on which asparagus could be harvested amounts to approximately 2,840 hectares. The remaining approximately 520 hectares are dedicated to young plantations that do not yet yield any produce. Compared to the previous year (2024: 3,412 hectares), the total cultivation area decreases by 1.4%. Compared to the average of the years 2019... read more

According to information from the Thuringian State Office for Statistics, the area under cultivation in the harvest year 2024 increased by 8 hectares or 9% compared to the previous year. On average, over the past six years, there were 110 hectares of strawberry fields in production in Thuringia. read more

Schoolchildren in Hampshire have started providing local restaurants and shops with fruits and vegetables from their allotment, where they have been growing produce for 16 years. read more

Britain's fruit and vegetable farmers have appealed to Health Secretary Wes Streeting to prioritize domestically grown produce in the country's health reform efforts. read more

The Brazilian association Abrafrutas warns that exports of fresh mangoes and grapes, valued at over US$148 million, are in jeopardy if the US proceeds with its plan to implement additional tariffs starting in August. read more

The increase is the result of new cultivation areas and improved cultivation management. According to the report, increased investments and improved cultivation techniques lead to an improvement in fruit quality. read more

Eksport owoców smoczych z Wietnamu rzekomo został "poważnie zakłócony" po nieudanej próbie uzyskania niezbędnych certyfikatów dotyczących bezpieczeństwa żywności dla dużych przesyłek tych owoców. read more

China is projected to produce 900,000 tonnes of cherries in the 2025/26 season, which is 6 percent more than the previous season, as stated in the USDA-FAO's recently published annual report on the Chinese stone fruit sector. read more