Kiwifruit specialist Jingold wants consumers of all ages to appreciate its fruit, so it has partnered with SpongeBob Squarepants, one of the world's most popular cartoon characters, to promote the health benefits and energy of its products. read more

During the visit, it was checked whether the companies and authorities involved could meet the requirements outlined in the future export protocol - and according to CSO Italy, this process was successful. Visits were made to plantations, packing houses, and cold storage facilities of various companies. read more

Until recently, Moldovan exporters were benefiting from unilateral liberalization measures by the EU, which were introduced in July 2022 in response to the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine. This special provision lifted tariffs and import restrictions for a range of... read more

How is the market for machinery in the fruit and vegetable sector currently developing, especially in the Fresh-Cut sector? Which countries are showing the greatest dynamism? read more

From October 6th, you can once again read the latest news from the fruit and vegetable industry with us. read more

The Chamber of Agriculture in Austria has announced that rainfalls are forecasted again for this week. Due to the wet soil conditions, the storage conditions for onions are not ideal. The available supply is currently sufficient. On the sales side, things are going well. read more

Rockit is aiming to redefine traditional gifting by promoting its premium snack-sized apples as a fresh alternative to mooncakes for the Mid-Autumn Festival. read more

Costa Group has collaborated with Coles and Opal in a major trial to switch the packaging for Perino tomatoes from rPET plastic to recyclable cardboard packaging in Coles' Victorian stores. read more

The New Forest Fruit Company (NFFC), a grower of soft fruits and asparagus, may need to remove 15 polytunnels after a retrospective planning application was rejected by the local authority. read more

Decades ago, everyone used to get excited about strawberry season. Families would anticipate going to a local spot together to pick the fruit and then savor eating it. read more

A new report released by Rabobank has revealed that Peru has overtaken Chile to become the world's leading table grape exporter - a change described as a "significant shift" for the industry. read more

AI-driven systems like those from Agriplace are meant to help evaluate certificates, identify risks, and automate processes - all without relinquishing control. The Fruit Trade Magazine discussed how this can work with Hanna Kirchner, Senior. read more

Cambridgeshire exotic vegetable grower David Mwanaka has been visited by Princess Anne in recognition of his efforts to establish a business focused on growing produce that is in demand among African, Asian, and Latin American communities in the UK. read more

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds and Heritable Agriculture have announced a partnership to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) technology in order to identify the most suitable vegetable varieties for growers. read more

The area planted with strawberries is estimated to be 3,669 hectares for 2025 - nearly stable compared to the previous year, but 4% smaller than the five-year average. According to Agreste, the strong heatwaves in the second half of June have impacted production: In addition to fruit drop. read more

With less than a month to go, the stage is set for top growers, exporters, importers, and marketers to discover new opportunities for Latin American produce in Asia and other regions at the first Asia Fruit Logistica Meet Up in Peru. The event will be held on October 28-29 at the Swissotel in Lima. read more

Latin America has become a global player in the fresh fruit trade thanks to increasing investments in new varieties, modern logistics infrastructure, and innovative technologies. read more

Traditionally, seed companies spend countless hours analyzing data, testing various varieties, and gathering feedback from producers and the value chain. While these factors remain important, technology now offers opportunities to do so. read more

According to this, a higher volume does not necessarily have to be good news: While exports increased by 56% in quantity in August, their value only rose by 5% - a clear indication of the effects of oversupply. In the same month, the average price decreased. read more

Amazon India has announced that it will expand Amazon Fresh to over 270 cities nationwide, offering fresh fruits, vegetables, groceries, and household essentials to millions of customers across India. read more