Wietnam has reduced tariffs on various fruit and nut products from the United States as part of its efforts to persuade the Trump administration to stop imposing a new 46 percent tariff on Vietnamese imports. read more

Rośliny truskawek rozwijają się dobrze dzięki "idealnym" warunkom świetlnym w Kencie, informuje organizacja branżowa British Berry Growers, gdy zbliża się start brytyjskiego sezonu jagodowego. read more

Accelerating supply chains and enhancing connectivity through digital innovation was the focus of the initial Logistics Hub session on the last day of this year's Fruit Logistica. read more

The blueberry export season in Chile for 2024/25 has concluded with a 5% increase in shipments. Andrés Armstrong, executive director of the Chilean Blueberry Committee, announced that over 90,000 tonnes of fresh blueberries were exported, which is 12% higher than the initially estimated volume. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce has acquired a majority stake in the Uganda-based avocado oil supplier Avolio as part of its strategy to expand into "high-value specialty ingredients". The financial details of the agreement have not been disclosed. read more

SoilPoint Humic Co has announced a three-way partnership with Cornish Mutual Assurance and Terrafarmer Agriculture Co. read more

Current poverty measurements overlook a crucial aspect of human well-being: adequate nutrition. A research team from the University of Göttingen, in collaboration with Misereor, has developed a new method for measuring poverty. It demonstrates whether people have adequate access to… read more

One of the main efforts of ProHass is carried out through the World Avocado Organization (WAO), responsible for promoting avocados in Europe, and the Peruvian Avocado Commission (PAC), responsible for promoting avocado consumption in the United States. Thanks read more

Since April 8th, it has been called "Roll up your sleeves, fill the earth, sow seeds - and then marvel" as 3,100 raised beds in kindergartens across Germany will be planted with lettuce, cucumbers, and other vegetables in the coming weeks and months. This meaningful project is aimed at children in. read more

An agritech startup CapsiBreed has entered into a noteworthy commercial agreement with the Dutch seed company Erma Zaden. This strategic partnership is considered a major milestone in the advancement and expansion of CapsiBreed's crop improvement technology. read more

In 2024, the lowest harvest quantity since 2016 was recorded (back then: 18,174 tons). By calculation, one kilogram of asparagus was harvested per inhabitant in North Rhine-Westphalia in 2024 (population as of December 31, 2023). At the beginning of the survey in 2012, the harvest quantity was 17,035 tons. read more

Brazilian Hass avocado producers are celebrating the opening of new strategic markets in 2024 as global consumer demand for the green fruit continues to grow. Japan, Chile, Costa Rica, and India all approved Brazilian avocado exports last year. read more

Shane Kingston, Chief Operating Officer of Apples at T&G, says that the premium apples of the ENVY™ brand are of exceptional quality this season and customers around the world are eagerly awaiting their arrival. read more

India continues to emerge as a promising market for the global fresh produce industry. With a expanding middle class, rising health awareness, and a growing demand for premium fruits like avocados and blueberries, both India's import sector and domestic production are on the rise. read more

The leading US avocado producer-distributor, Mission Produce, has expanded its product offering to include a four-count honey mango clamshell packed with fruit from Mexico. read more

South African apples returned to the Thai market this weekend after a 16-year absence. read more

The French Garden (TFG), a wholesaler based in New Covent Garden, has purchased three new Renault tractor units for its 13.6 ft trailers in order to enhance the efficiency and appearance of its fleet. read more

The asparagus farmers are already harvesting the first shoots or will start their harvest in the next few days. The temperature of the past weeks has ensured that the asparagus could grow well. The sunny weather reported for the coming days is also optimal for the asparagus. read more

As the harvest for the Peruvian grape season 2024/25 nears its end, the data shows a strong export growth for leading new varieties. The exports of Allison, Autumncrisp, and Sweet Globe have increased by more than 40% compared to the previous season. read more

Spain's tropical fruit sector is anticipating a record avocado and mango production this year, thanks to an extended period of rain across much of the country in March, as reported by the tropical fruit association AET. read more