Mushroom cultivation has many advantages. It is characterized by the fact that mushroom producers operate in a circular economy. After harvesting, the substrate infused with mycelium is further processed as a valuable raw material, for example as fertilizer on agricultural fields. This serves as a read more

Once an insignificant player, the country is now attracting international attention due to its use of strategically improved varieties, its ability to deliver during a critical marketing window, and its capacity to expand production in various climate zones. read more

The feedback from the Indian trade has shown that there is significant growth potential in all categories of South African fruits, so the export focus of the industry on India aligns with the country's efforts to expand its presence in this large consumer market. read more

A project funded by Hort Innovation is exploring the use of robotic harvesting arms as a cost-effective and labor-saving solution for Australia's apple and pear industry. read more

Food retailer, wholesaler, and distributor A.F. Blakemore & Son has announced Steven Nuttall as its new Chief Financial Officer. read more

Brazill has been granted access to the Indian market for various citrus fruits such as limes, lemons, oranges, and tangerines, as reported by the industry association Abrafrutas. read more

Two experienced professionals in the fresh produce industry, Jan Rozema and Christian Bras, have collaborated to create Prime Fruit Partners (PFP), a new import company located in Barendrecht. Together, they bring a combined experience of over 40 years in the global fruit trade, with previous roles at SFI, Olympic Fruit, and Verdi. read more

The Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (APQA) of Korea has announced that Korean Shine Muscat grapes have been granted access to Australia. read more

According to a radio segment on NewstalkZB, persimmon exports from New Zealand have increased by 20 percent in the past year. read more

A Victorian vegetable grower has found that providing students with on-farm experience is crucial in increasing their vegetable consumption. read more

New Day Fruits (NDF), located in the Chilean region of Ñuble, has revealed its intention to construct a new cherry packing plant to accommodate the increasing cherry production in the region. Official data shows that there are currently 3,062 hectares of cherry orchards in Ñuble. read more

The FPJ Festival of Fresh Special previews FPJ's main summer event and focuses on soft fruit as the British season begins. read more

Morelos could become the third Mexican state to enter the lucrative avocado export market. The state government is progressing in its strategy to promote Morelos avocados in international markets, particularly in the US, to diversify the state's exportable products and generate revenue. read more

The Catalan fruit association Afrucat has published an estimate of the losses to this year's stone fruit and top fruit crop caused by a recent hailstorm that affected parts of Lleida. They estimate that around 8% of plantings were affected, which is equivalent to a decrease of approximately 75,000. read more

This year's Spanish stone fruit season will begin slightly later than usual, with good sizes and quality anticipated. There is expected to be minimal impact from the recent hailstorms in certain regions of the country. read more

Bollo Natural Fruit has released its 2023/24 sustainability report, outlining the initiatives and projects implemented in the past fiscal year across five key areas: biodiversity, decarbonization, water efficiency, supply chain, and wellbeing and inclusion. read more

The driver of sales growth in March 2025 is fresh fruit (+7% compared to the same month last year). At the same time, the increase in prices paid, at plus three percent, is slightly below the overall FMCG price increase, resulting in double-digit revenue growth for fruit. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce has announced that its Rubyglow pineapple was awarded Best Food Innovation at the World Food Innovation Awards 2025. read more

A report in The Times has revealed that the UK now has its first citrus grove. Thanks to a warming climate, the country could soon start producing its own oranges, lemons, and mandarins outdoors. read more

Las exportaciones de frutas y verduras de España aumentaron un 2 por ciento en volumen y un 6,5 por ciento en valor durante los dos primeros meses del año.

The exports of fruits and vegetables from Spain increased by 2 per cent in volume and 6.5 per cent in value during the first two months of the year. read more