Kiwi Crunch, czołowa marka w nowozelandzkiej branży jabłek i gruszek, rozszerzyła swoją ofertę, obejmując teraz także wiśnie, poprzez zakup 132 ha sadów wiśniowych pod koniec ubiegłego roku. read more

Pakistan has initiated its mango export season with a target to export 125,000 tonnes of the fruit this year, as reported by Business Recorder. read more

Kenyan fresh vegetable exports were cut in half in 2024 due to the industry facing stricter controls by the EU regarding chemical residues. read more

Sezon litchi w Chinach się rozpoczął, a raporty z kluczowych regionów produkcji przewidują wzrost eksportu. read more

Indie is seeking improved access to the US for its fruit and vegetable exports, according to a report from Indian business publication Mint. read more

New Zealand Food Network (NZFN), one of the largest food support and national food rescue charities in New Zealand, is collaborating with the country's kiwifruit industry to provide food for communities facing food insecurity. read more

In the current study, plant pathologist Lindsey du Toit from Mount Vernon NWREC at WSU and former postdoctoral researcher Sanjaya Gyawali examined 68 varieties of wild spinach from the region where the plant originates - Uzbekistan and Tajikistan - and compared them with 16 cultivated varieties. read more

German bunched carrots are still a bit delicate, but beyond that they show themselves in their best form. Young, tender, crunchy, sweet, and the best part: Regional. Because bunched carrots are largely grown outside of supermarkets, for example at weekly markets or directly from the farm. read more

Consumers and growers will get more value for their money with Soluna apples - marketed as Bravo in Australia - thanks to the introduction of new value-added products for this fruit bred in Western Australia. read more

Our Softripe ripening technology is unique due to its ability to precisely control the ripening process of fruits while maintaining their quality and freshness. This technology uses a combination of temperature, humidity, and ethylene gas levels to ensure uniform ripening, resulting in fruits that are perfectly ripe, sweet, and ready to eat. Additionally, Softripe technology allows for customizable ripening profiles for different types of fruits, providing optimal conditions for each specific variety. Ultimately, this technology helps to extend the shelf life of fruits, reduce food waste, and improve the overall consumer experience. read more

Berry marketer has appointed Frances Dillard as its first ever Chief Communications Officer, a newly created position with responsibility for shaping the company's international reputation. read more

The feeling of fear and anxiety caused on a global scale by US president Donald Trump's trade wars will resonate with many Belgian fruit and vegetable suppliers, who experienced a similar situation when Russia imposed an embargo in 2014, causing their main market to disappear overnight. read more

Sinclair has been announced as a finalist in The Grocer Gold Awards 2025 for its innovative T55 home and industrial compostable fruit sticker. read more

The results provide insights into cultivation under full LED lighting, with indications for further optimization of climate, nutrient management, sugar distribution, and pollination. Further research is needed to enhance productivity and cultivation strategy, thereby benefiting farmers. read more

In response to the increasing demand for high-quality, traceable fresh produce across Europe, the leading fruit and vegetable producers in North Macedonia have united under a new industry association called Makfresh. read more

The original forecast by the agricultural organization for the garlic cultivation area in Córdoba was about 1,000 hectares, similar in size to last year, but only half the size it was two years ago, as in 2024 it decreased by more than 50% due to water shortage. read more

Davide Vernocchi is the new president of Finaf, Europe’s largest association of fruit and vegetable producer organisations. read more

The campaign "Silence does not protect" is an initiative led by the Latin American and Caribbean Coordination Committee of Small Producers and Workers of Fair Trade (Clac), aimed at raising awareness about gender-based violence and sexual violence. read more

Top fruit companies have identified second- and third-tier cities in China as the pathway to further growth in Asia's largest market. read more

At the present time, the fresh potato market can rely on a sufficiently good supply. In addition to domestic stored potatoes from the 2024 harvest, early potatoes from the eastern Mediterranean region currently dominate the assortment. The retail grocery sector read more