In the past year, a total of 253,900 tons of passion fruits were harvested in Bahia, representing a growth of 8.3% compared to 2022. According to Abrafrutas, the Brazilian association of fruit producers and exporters, a significant portion of these fruits comes from the region. read more

The Fruitnet Tropicals Congress is returning in 2025, gathering key players from the industry to discuss the newest market opportunities in the tropical fruit category. The event will span two days, featuring a one-day conference, expo, and networking event, followed by a day of study tours. read more

South Africa's 2024 citrus export season has ended, with the final packed volume slightly lower than last year's export figure. Despite this small decline, it is still considered a strong performance for the sector, considering the exceptionally challenging circumstances that growers had to deal with. read more

The head of Georgia's national grower association believes that the Eastern European nation has the potential to export over 25,000 tonnes of fresh blueberries to markets worldwide by 2028. read more

A European court has confirmed that Chiquita Brands' blue and yellow oval cannot be protected as an EU trademark for fresh fruit. read more

The German conglomerate BayWa reported a loss of €77.6 million before interest and taxes for the third quarter of 2024, with additional 'extraordinary' items in the form of impairment losses increasing the deficit to nearly €300 million. read more

The Chilean fruit federation Fedefruta has issued a warning that the cherry forecast for 2024/25 may be lower than initially projected. Following a survey conducted among cherry producers in various regions of the country, it was observed that many reported a significant fruit drop, which refers to the premature shedding of fruit. read more

The Chilean fruit federation Fedefruta has warned that the 2024/25 cherry forecast may be lower than previously expected. After conducting a survey among cherry producers in various regions of the country, they found that many were reporting a significant fruit drop, which is the premature shedding of fruit. read more

Semillas Fitó is expanding its catalogue of melon and watermelon varieties for greenhouse growers in Almeria. As the new campaign is about to start, the seed company based in Barcelona is introducing new products in almost every segment. read more

Capespan managing director Charl du Bois has given more information about the renewed commercial partnership between the South African group and Namibia Grape Company (NGC). read more

On November 11th, the official key handover took place. With this expansion, the cultivation area of Jansen Paprika grows from 25 hectares to 45 hectares, spread across three locations. read more

Australia's Perfection Fresh has partnered with Sonora-based grower Campos Borquez to supply Calypso mangoes to the US market, after a successful trial at Whole Foods Market in Los Angeles. read more

Agromartín is a leading producer of high-quality strawberries and stone fruits from Huelva, Spain. The family-owned company was founded over 40 years ago and exclusively produces the strawberry variety "Candela" and the nectarine variety "Early" for Port International. read more

Angela Inselkammer (Brauereigasthof Hotel Aying), President of DEHOGA Bayern, was elected as the new vice president. Assisting Zöllick as additional vice presidents are Stephan von Bülow (Block Gruppe, Hamburg), Chairman of the System Gastronomy department at DEHOGA. read more

In the comparison with the previous year, the prices for products of plant and animal origin developed in opposite directions once again. In September 2024, the prices for plant products decreased by 7.1% compared to the same month of the previous year, while the prices for animals and animal products were on the rise. read more

With a turnover of 16 billion euros (previous year: 18.2 billion euros), the earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) excluding impairments amounted to minus 77.6 million euros (previous year: 214.6 million euros). After considering impairments according to IAS 36, the consolidated EBIT at the end of the third quarter was minus. read more

According to local daily The Star, the Malaysian government has allocated RM12 million (US$2.69 million) in 2025 to enhance and modernize its onion supply chain. This initiative aims to reduce the country's dependence on imports. read more

Chiny zmniejszyły import bananów z Filipin w związku z narastającymi napięciami geopolitycznymi na Morzu Południowochińskim, donosi Philippine Star. read more

Avocados Australia signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the China Chamber of Commerce of Import & Export of Foodstuffs, Native Products & Animal By-Products at the recent China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, as reported by the South China Morning Post. read more

The leading Australian fresh produce company, Perfection Fresh, has expanded the global distribution of its Calypso mangoes by providing Mexican-grown fruit to the US market in partnership with Campos Borquez, a fourth-generation grower from Sonora. read more