Annually, the Balkan region exports slightly over 300,000 tonnes of fresh apples, with Serbia accounting for approximately half of that amount. However, this year was characterized by two significant frost events – the first occurred in March, with temperatures dropping to -9°C in Serbia, followed by another frost event in April, where temperatures fell below 0°C. read more

A report in the New Zealand Herald indicates that kiwifruit marketer Zespri plans to reduce its workforce by 65 positions and gradually eliminate an additional 70 positions as they become vacant. read more

Rząd w Panamie rzekomo dał Ministrowi Handlu Julio Moltó zielone światło do podpisania umów z Chiquita Panama i ponownego aktywowania działalności bananowej w Bocas del Toro.

The government in Panama has reportedly given Minister of Commerce Julio Moltó the green light to sign agreements with Chiquita Panama and reactivate its banana activity in Bocas del Toro. read more

These include a mix of colorful fruit platters, crunchy salads, raw food boxes with quark or hummus, infused water, and fitness cups based on yogurt or chia. The offer consists of over 40 ready-to-eat fruit and vegetable specialties and varies daily. read more

Po kilku latach spadku produkcji, branża borówkowa w Południowej Afryce znów ma się rozwijać.

After a few years of declining production, South Africa's blueberry business is set for growth once again. read more

In Lower Saxony's areas, the apple berry, originating from North America, grows very well, as reported by the Landvolk Pressedienst. "This year, we are four weeks ahead of schedule compared to usual, so the harvest is nearly completed," says Lars Grossmann, managing director of Heide-Aronia. read more

The New Zealand apple brand, Rockit, has introduced a high-end new product line in China just in time for the Mid-Autumn Festival gift-giving season. read more

Spain (14.8 million tonnes), Italy (13.9 million tonnes), and France (5.8 million tonnes) were the largest producers of fresh vegetables in the EU, accounting for 55% of the total harvest. In 2024, the EU's harvest production increased for several key vegetable types compared to 2023. The tomato production was read more

"Our diverse production sites in Africa and South America give our customers the confidence that we can deliver avocados of consistently high quality year-round." read more

Moderator Jochem Wolthuis - our NL correspondent - leads engaging conversations with industry thought leaders. To kick things off, we will be speaking with Lisa Kroll from the Dutch logistics company Shypple. read more

Agroberries Group has expanded its business in Asia by introducing BerryWorld Asia, a new regional division that will distribute and market its award-winning, licensed berry varieties in the region. read more

As the first industry to sign this agreement for the complete avoidance of deforestation, the Mexican avocado industry aims to set a national example and advance its path towards sustainability. read more

JBT Marel has officially launched the ProDose Pineapple Wax Dosing Machine. read more

Those who want to know how the world, consumers, and commerce will tick tomorrow should come to the DOGK in Düsseldorf on September 22nd and 23rd. There, the three organizers will once again provide fresh analyses and information, inspiration, and insights in their proven manner. And what could be more important than efficiency. read more

Przemysł awokado w Meksyku ogłosił swoje zaangażowanie w wiążącą federalną umowę dotyczącą ochrony środowiska, której celem jest zapewnienie, że do 2030 roku wszystkie eksportowane produkty będą pozbawione wycinki lasów. read more

Out of the total quantity, vegetables accounted for 3.2 million tonnes (-2.75%) and 4.981 billion Euros (+5.44%). The most exported product was lettuce with 456,000 tonnes, closely followed by peppers with 456,000 tonnes. In terms of revenue, peppers generated 1.062 billion Euros during this period, while tomatoes brought in 677.5 million Euros. read more

Premier Fresh Australia has broadened its global fresh produce trading presence with a new high-quality stonefruit marketing partnership with Montague Farms. read more

With a production of just under 2,000 tons of blueberries in 2024, Austria was able to cover nearly one sixth of its annual domestic demand. However, the growing season on domestic soil is limited to a few months depending on the variety and location. "Nevertheless, both the read more

The sample was drawn to be representative of the population of Germany in terms of the criteria of age, gender, level of education, and federal state. read more

These and other questions will be answered in the live online seminar "Effective Cleaning and Disinfection" on September 16, 2025 (10 am to approximately 12 pm). The seminar provides practical guidance on how to select suitable products based on specific criteria and how to create cleaning and disinfection plans. read more