The Summerfruit Australia Board has begun the search for a new chief executive as part of a strategy to enhance competitiveness and resilience within the summerfruit industry. read more

Californian fresh produce companies Fruit World and Creekside Organics have announced a 50-50 merger of the two organizations, effective immediately. read more

Californian fresh produce companies Fruit World and Creekside Organics have announced a 50-50 merger of the two organizations, effective immediately. read more

The UK-based cherry and berry importer-distributor Colina Fruits has announced its plans to grow its network of European growers and customers with the goal of becoming a top global supplier. read more

As we head into 2025, some of the most important developments to watch out for include advancements in artificial intelligence, increased focus on sustainability and climate change mitigation, the rise of smart cities and digital transformation, advancements in healthcare technology such as personalized medicine and telemedicine, and the continued growth of the digital economy and e-commerce. These developments are expected to shape the way we live, work, and interact in the coming years. read more

The port of Caldera has started its 2024/25 agricultural export season with the first shipment of table grapes from the Copiapó valley. On Monday, a delivery of 4,531 pallets loaded onto the Baltic Pearl sailed to the port of Philadelphia. read more

The Italian apple supplier Vip announced that it anticipates a growth in the production of licensed apple varieties such as Ambrosia, Envy, and Cosmic Crisp for the upcoming season. This increase is attributed to new plantings and improved output from existing orchards in Val Venosta, their home region. read more

The Spanish Fruit and Vegetable Group reported progress in 2024 in expanding into new markets for fruits and vegetables grown in Spain. read more

Meksykańskie eksport jagód takich jak truskawki, maliny i borówki świeże spadły o 2,2 procent w 2024 roku i są gotowe na podobne zmniejszenie się w tym roku, według stowarzyszenia branżowego Aneberries. read more

The UK manufacturer Postsaver has partnered with the experienced fruit industry distributor Peter Müller. read more

Mission Produce has recently published the latest edition of AvoIntel, outlining five key trends to watch in the US avocado and mango categories in 2025. read more

The pear stocks at the end of December 2024 are 7,862 tons, which is 3,443 tons higher than in 2023 with 4,419 tons and 1,712 tons higher compared to 2022 with 6,150 tons. The main part of the stock consists of 59% (4,613 tons) of the Kaiser Alexander variety. read more

Two-a-Day, a company that holds a 50% stake in the apple and pear marketing company Tru-Cape, has become the first agribusiness in South Africa to be certified by the Netherlands-based Top Employers Institute. read more

Two-a-Day, which owns a 50 per cent stake in the apple and pear marketer Tru-Cape, has become the first agribusiness in South Africa to be certified by the Netherlands-based Top Employers Institute. read more

At the end of December 2024, there were still around 7,001 tons of organic apples in stock - about 2,631 tons more than in December 2023 and 1,429 tons more than in December 2022. Gala accounts for the largest share of the remaining quantity with 2,272 tons, followed by Topaz (774 tons), Braeburn (704 tons), Jonagold (315 tons), and read more

While in 2014 only 1% of the apples produced by VIP were club apples, currently the share is 15% - with the goal of further expanding it in the upcoming seasons. read more

Air New Zealand Cargo is planning to transport 5,000 tonnes of cargo during December and January, which will include up to 1,000 tonnes of cherries. read more

Włoski hodowca jagód Nova Siri Genetics (NSG) umocnił swoje partnerstwo z indyjskimi firmami Mahaberry i 8 Berries po podpisaniu umowy w sierpniu 2024 roku. read more

The Worshipful Company of Fruiterers is hosting a technical conference in February to explore the utilization of data in the fruit industry. read more

Haith, the UK's leading manufacturer of vegetable handling machinery, has announced the retirement of Mick Haith after 47 years with the company. read more