Fieldwork Robotics, the developer of the world's first raspberry harvesting robot, has signed a collaboration agreement with the US tech firm Burro. read more

In this context, FreshFruitPortal.com spoke with Sergio Del Castillo, the CEO of Procitrus from Peru, to gain insights into the South American countries producing citrus fruits. read more

According to a recent report from the US Department of Agriculture, Argentine pear production is expected to increase to 655,000 tonnes in 2024/25, up from 624,000 tonnes in the previous season. read more

The first delivery from Chile arrived in Shanghai on November 11, and the cherries were immediately marketed through various channels. Their excellent quality has already raised high expectations for the weeks to come. read more

The AMI analysis based on the GfK household panel shows that in the past three years, the purchased quantity of Chinese cabbage remained fairly constant. On average, just under 0.6 kg of Chinese cabbage ended up in each household's shopping basket. Over the past five years, the purchased quantity of... read more

The FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Award (FLIA) will be presented for the 19th time in 2025 by Messe Berlin GmbH and Fruitnet Media International. read more

The Italian fresh produce company Brio has announced its plans to provide its retail customers with domestically grown, organic avocados from October until the end of March, beginning next year. read more

South African plum, peach, and nectarine producers have invested in new varieties and areas, so exports are expected to increase in the upcoming season. There is also hope that changes at the port of Cape Town will lead to more reliable services. read more

From 4 p.m., interested parties can learn about the current state of research, presentations, and future projects, according to CIV. read more

Kent-based organic mushroom farm Urban Farm It has launched a range of fresh and dried Lion’s Mane mushrooms into the UK market. read more

The Italian Consortium of Nurseries (CIV) will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a special event before this year's Interpoma, which will be held on 21-23 November in Bolzano. read more

At the same time, the expected quantity will be 12% above the five-year average for 2019-2023. The national cultivation area for carrots for the fresh market in the 2024-2025 campaign has increased by 2% compared to the previous year, reaching 10,570 hectares, which is 1% above the average for the years 2019-2023. read more

Prima Fresh's pre-packed apricot line, Pride of Prima, has arrived in Australian retailers this November after receiving positive reviews during its initial launch in 2023. read more

This decree stipulated that "starting from January 1, 2022, every retail business displaying fresh, unprocessed fruits and vegetables for sale is obliged to offer them without any packaging made entirely or partially of plastic. This obligation does not apply to..." read more

The green trendy fruits are grown in the province of Catania, where "experienced and specialized producers" meet "ideal soil and climate conditions for avocados" to produce fruits of premium quality, explains Brio sales manager Mauro Laghi. Brio is a pioneer in this field. read more

Del Monte has introduced a new line of dried fruit snacks in the UK. read more

This strategic investment is intended to improve efficiency and streamline the export of grapes, peaches, apricots, nectarines, plums, and cherries to international markets. The apple and pear harvest, starting in January, will continue exports throughout the year. read more

South African exports of nectarines, plums, and apricots are all expected to increase this season due to investments in the planted area and new varieties. Additionally, there is a cautious optimism that strategic changes at the Port of Cape Town will lead to a more reliable service. read more

Scion Agricos claims to be the first company to introduce premium Polish Royal Gala apples into India this season. read more

Humus, the organic substance of the soil, is crucial for soil fertility and serves as a carbon dioxide reservoir due to its high organic carbon content. Intensive soil cultivation, the removal of large amounts of organic material during harvest, and the read more