Tesco has reduced the price of a 400g pack of UK strawberries in order to sell excess fruit caused by the warm weather. read more

Fyffes has developed the Trudi’s™ brand with a clear goal: "Good Fruit, Doing Good," with a portion of each sale directly benefiting the communities that grow them. Trudi’s is committed to gender equality and promoting better nutrition. read more

Peru's water management policy has allowed its fruit export industry to become successful on the global market. In the last twenty years, large irrigation projects in the eastern part of the country have linked the arid but fertile plains along the Pacific coast to highland rivers and the tropical Amazon region. read more

The project leader, Dr. Alice Hayward, stated that there is little published data on the disorder and its causes. "Symptoms include roots wrapping around each other or constricting the crown - where the aboveground parts of the plant meet the roots." read more

Sprzedaż sałatek i owoców przygotowanych wzrosła w ostatnich czterech tygodniach w głównych sklepach detalicznych, dzięki cieplejszemu niż zwykle początkowi wiosny. read more

"Diversification can minimize risk," said Citrus Growers’ Association (CGA) CEO Boitshoko Ntshabele, emphasizing that South Africa should promptly and seriously address both tariff and non-tariff barriers to achieve broader market access. read more

A total of 89% of respondents perceive the food in this country as (very) safe. This figure has increased by three percentage points compared to the last QS study in 2023. Only just under one in ten consider our food to be rather unsafe or not safe at all. read more

The increase is due to favorable thermal conditions. read more

The California Avocado Commission (CAC) board of directors has appointed Ken Melban as the president, effective from May 22, 2025. read more

Las importaciones de frutas y verduras frescas españolas crecieron tanto en volumen como en valor en el primer trimestre de 2025, aumentando un 10 por ciento y un 15 respectivamente.

Spanish fresh fruit and vegetable imports grew in both volume and value in the first quarter of 2025, up 10 per cent and 15 respectively. read more

The Avo Connections, the annual forum of the Australian avocado industry, will take place at the Brisbane Convention Centre on June 4th, preceding this year's Hort Connections event. read more

Buyers of fruits and vegetables from important export markets in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions will be arriving in Brisbane tomorrow to see Australia's top-quality horticultural products firsthand. read more

The concept of sustainability encompasses a wide range of meanings and poses several challenges for companies engaged in the marketing and distribution of fresh fruits and vegetables. However, it also presents potential opportunities to enhance value and increase the sale of produce. read more

The main activity of the DSI Group is Direct Source International (DSI), which operates worldwide in the year-round supply of fresh fruit. The company specializes in citrus fruits and grapes, and also provides products such as avocados, kiwis, and dates. Additionally, the group is involved in developing... read more

Since 2019, Hoffmann has been managing a hazelnut plantation with around 1,300 trees on four hectares of land. He also propagates hazelnut bushes for his own use and for sale. The conditions in Southern Lower Saxony are not always easy. In 2023, Hoffmann still had over 100 kg of nuts. read more

According to information from the agricultural organization UAGA (Aragón), the fruit season started about ten to 15 days later this year compared to previous years, as temperatures were not very high and there was a lot of rain this spring. This led to numerous local storms in the region. read more

The Chilean Avocado Committee has partnered with Chilean startup Miido to initiate a new technology trial aimed at promoting increased efficiency, sustainability, and innovation within the sector. read more

A research paper from the Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences deals with the possibility of plasma treatment in post-harvest processing to extend the shelf life of certain fruit and vegetable crops. read more

Peru exported 22,278 tonnes of fresh limes valued at US$22 million in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 44% increase in volume and a 35% increase in value compared to the same period last year, as reported by FreshFruit Peru. These positive results were achieved despite a 6.2% decrease in the average price. read more

Against the background that the poultry froghopper transmits bacterial diseases, the BVL had already granted emergency authorizations for sugar beets and potatoes in March and April 2025, as reported by QS citing the BVL. read more