Nador Cott Protection (NCP) has announced that it has reached an agreement with UK retailer Sainsbury’s regarding the "unauthorized" sale of Tang Gold mandarins in its stores, which NCP has long argued against. read more

New cardboard packaging for Zespri kiwifruit sold by UK retailer Tesco has reportedly boosted brand awareness among consumers and led to higher sales that exceeded expectations. read more

The 2024/25 Peruvian table grape campaign is expected to stabilize following the climatic challenges of last season. A thorough analysis of the 2023/24 campaign by Fresh Fruit Peru indicates that despite the tough conditions, Peru maintained its status as the world's top grape exporter. read more

Pears are grown on an area of ​​just over 10,000 hectares by 1,162 farms there. This information comes from a factsheet from the industry association GroentenFruitHuis. The most dominant variety is Conference, followed by Doyenne du Comice and Alexander Lucas, which are roughly equal in popularity. read more

The event provided visitors with a comprehensive insight into the wide range of fruits and vegetables offered by the cooperative. More than 200 products, from fruit crops to leafy and field crops, as well as pome and stone fruits, both in conventional and organic cultivation, were available. read more

Wydobywane owoce kamienne Hiszpanii w okresie styczeń-lipiec osiągnęły 557 371 ton, o wartości 974 milionów euro. read more

This 23-year-old woman, who comes from a fruit farm in Hegnau, Bavaria, near Wasserburg on Lake Constance, represents one of the most important German apple-growing regions: The fruit-growing area on Lake Constance extends from Lindau in Bavaria to Tettnang, Ravensburg, and Überlingen. read more

The Namibian table grape industry is anticipating a successful export season, with shipments set to increase starting from week 47 through the port of Walvis Bay. read more

One of Australia's leading pineapple producers, Piñata Farms, has started harvesting at its farm in the Mareeba area of the Far North Queensland growing region. read more

South Australian growers can now test for Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) without having to send samples out of state. read more

Jazz apple ambassador and former Olympian Jazmin Sawyers was present to inaugurate the British Jazz season at a special launch event in Kent. read more

The Dutch company Royal Vezet, a leading supplier of fresh convenience vegetables, fruits, and salads, has collaborated with packaging specialist Avantium to create new packaging for produce for Albert Heijn, the largest retailer in the Netherlands. read more

According to new research shared by the Dutch industry organization GroentenFruit Huis, consumers in the Netherlands eat more pears per capita than those in Germany, France, Italy, or the UK. read more

Interfel, the association for fresh fruit and vegetables from France, has been actively promoting French apples in Thailand over the past year through various promotional activities including a press event, in-store samplings, and roadshows. read more

The managing director of Scales Corp, New Zealand's largest apple exporter, stated that a "change in strategic direction" led its biggest shareholder, China Resources Enterprise (CRE), to sell its 15 percent stake and leave the company. read more

Blueberry brand The Fruitist has further expanded its reach in the world of sports by forming a partnership with the University of Southern California’s (USC) Trojans. read more

Small amounts of goods are abundant, on the other hand. In addition, there is a wide variety of qualities available this year. Domestic demand is seasonally quiet but steady. There are reports of increasing interest from Southeastern Europe in exports. The price level of the previous week has been maintained on a large scale. read more

South Africa's cherry export industry is relatively young, but recent developments are expected to drive a significant increase in exports in the future. read more

In calendar week 43/2024, the prices for tomatoes increased significantly. Loose tomatoes were sold for 1.20 euros/kg to 0.80 euros/kg, long-life tomatoes on average for 1.10 euros/kg, vine tomatoes on average for 1 euro/kg, and pera tomatoes for 1.40 euros/kg to 1 euro/kg. For corto negro cucumbers, the prices ranged from 1.15 euros/kg to 0.90 euros/kg. read more

This year's edition of the trade fair in Madrid was rated positively by the exhibitors. Discussions revolved around the need for branding and sustainability, as well as the availability of certain categories, such as persimmons. Read more about it in. read more