The Import Promotion Desk (IPD), an initiative aimed at promoting imports in Germany, will present various companies and products from emerging and developing countries at Fruit Logistica in Berlin. read more

Fruit Logistica has announced the finalists for this year's Fruit Logistica Innovation Awards. The judges have narrowed down nearly 70 entries to select five nominations each for the final round of the Fruit Logistica Award (FLIA) and FLIA Technology prize, which was introduced last year to celebrate. read more

"Now it's up to the industry professionals," explains Kai Mangelberger, Director of FRUIT LOGISTICA. "All finalists will be exhibited at FRUIT LOGISTICA 2025 - and all trade visitors can help decide which innovation they find most convincing this year. read more

"We need to cultivate plants that can withstand more frequent and intense heatwaves if we want to meet the food demand of populations in regions most threatened by yield losses due to global warming," said Katherine Meacham-Hensold. read more

The Polish berry group Fieldstone is looking forward to the upcoming year with optimism. This family-run company cultivates raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, and red currants, but is most renowned for its cranberry production, being the largest producer of this fruit in Europe. read more

The Korean government has announced that it will continue to exempt tariffs on a variety of imported fruits for the first six months of 2025 to address food price inflation. read more

A launch event to celebrate the official start of the Tasmanian cherry season is scheduled to take place on January 8 in Taipei, ahead of the Lunar New Year celebrations. read more

The new summer series of apricots and premium New Zealand cherries from Ardgour Valley Orchards will be available on domestic and international shelves this season under the new brand name Temptation Valley. read more

Ideal growing conditions throughout spring and early summer have advanced the watermelon harvest schedule for Leaderbrand in Gisborne, New Zealand. read more

Iberian Premium Fruits (IPF) has acquired The Natural Hand, a citrus and persimmon grower based in Valencia, for an undisclosed amount. read more

German retailers Rewe and Penny have launched their own loyalty program, ending their longstanding partnership with the country's largest independent bonus scheme Payback. The program, called Rewe Bonus, features a unique color scheme described as 'eucalyptus and dragonfruit' by Rewe. read more

For over 30 years, Syros has been producing high-quality avocado products for major European supermarkets, restaurant chains, and meal box companies. The company provides both private label and branded products, with a focus on practical, healthy, and sustainable options. read more

Westfalia Fruit has successfully acquired Syros, a Belgium-based manufacturer of avocado products that caters to the European food service industry and retail sectors. read more

The industry body British Apples and Pears, together with NIAB, are co-hosting a topfruit technical day in Kent on Monday, February 10th. read more

The apple is something very special - not only as a food, but also as a symbol of enjoyment, quality, regional identity, innovation, and the strength of German fruit-growing culture. That is why the "German Apple Day" on January 11th is not just an opportunity to celebrate. read more

The ship's four cargo holds were filled with grapes that are to undergo a cold treatment during transport. According to Senasa, further transports with similar quantities are planned for January 8th. read more

"Kees Reinink has dedicated himself to our company with great enthusiasm and professionalism over the past 30 years," says Ben Tax, board member of Rijk Zwaan. "He started in 1994 as the head of lettuce breeding and joined the board in 2000. We have been very happy to" read more

The new year is expected to bring moderate growth for Peruvian agricultural exports, according to consultancy Fresh Fruit Peru. They predict a 2 percent growth rate in a conservative scenario for 2025, with blueberries leading the way and products like cocoa and coffee also contributing to this growth. read more

The Center for Development Research (ZEF) at the University of Bonn has now reached this conclusion in a study that analyzed the production and consumption data of nearly 90,000 households in several African countries. According to the study, a greater diversity on read more

The US Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) has received a grant of $1.5 million from the second round of the US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP). read more