The kiwifruit company Zespri has begun pre-commercial trials of red kiwifruit grown in Italy in a select number of stores in Belgium. read more

Ta pora roku zapowiada się jako kolejna stracona szansa dla producentów gruszek Rocha z Portugalii, po tym jak ujawniono, że złe warunki podczas okresu produkcji przekładają się na "znaczne straty" w dostępnych plonach do sprzedaży. read more

Pięć największych stowarzyszeń producentów warzyw w Holandii oświadczyło, że chce całkowicie wyeliminować chemikalia z ich szklarni do końca 2026 roku. read more

Dutch company Olympic Food Group zmieniła swoją nazwę na Fruitful Ventures. read more

Uniban, Colombia's biggest banana exporter, has stated that a new inland port in the north-west of the country will decrease transit times to its European markets and enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of its international operations. read more

Eosta's organic Ataulfo mango, known for its delicate nature, has traditionally been transported by air. However, the Dutch organic supplier has announced that it will now be shipped from Peru. read more

The cultivation of giant berries in Switzerland has increased significantly in recent years, as reported by the Agricultural Information Service (LID). read more

Also, 488 tonnes of Topaz have already been stored. As the promotion for Bio-Apple of the month with Topaz is running in October, an increased demand for this variety is expected. In third place is Pinova with 208 tonnes, Boskoop with 189 tonnes, followed by Jonagold with 176 tonnes. read more

This event is a key platform for the company to showcase its new green asparagus formats and to expand its crops. With a 5% increase in cultivation area for green asparagus production in the upcoming season, and the innovative... read more

Some of the top fresh produce companies in the Americas have informed Fruitnet that they are exploring alternative logistical solutions to manage a strike by port workers along the eastern and Gulf coasts of the country. However, they are concerned about the potential effects of a prolonged strike. read more

Drugie kampania promocyjna dla jabłek Soluna jest w toku w Azji i na Bliskim Wschodzie i przebiega "wyjątkowo dobrze", jak twierdzi menedżer marki Soluna, Liza Matthews z firmy TopFruit.

The second campaign for the Soluna apple is underway in Asia and the Middle East and is going “extremely well”, according to Soluna brand manager Liza Matthews of TopFruit. read more

Global berry specialist Hortifrut has created an interactive virtual reality tool that offers consumers and trade professionals a vivid look into the berry production process. read more

The president of the Italian pear consortium Opera La Pera, Adriano Aldrovandi, stated that he anticipates achieving "optimal size and quality" along with a production volume twice as large as last year's. This comes after facing challenging campaigns characterized by detrimental conditions and reduced crops. read more

The South African table grape industry is expecting a 1% increase in inspected export volumes for the 2024/25 season compared to the actual volumes inspected in the 2023/24 season, according to SATI, the industry body. read more

Berry supplier Agrovision has named Fadi Karam as its global Chief Marketing Officer. read more

According to a new report prepared by the FAO and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Eastern Europe presents significant commercial opportunities for fresh produce suppliers. The market for imported fruit and vegetables in this region is growing faster than in other parts of the continent. read more

Desmond Jas has resigned as the CEO of the Dutch company Olympic Fruit, after nearly four years in the position. read more

Fears are increasing among Chile's fruit exporters regarding the impact of the strike by longshoremen in US East Coast ports. With approximately 580 containers currently at sea and expected to arrive in the next few days, there are concerns about potential delays in unloading shipments at the 36 affected ports. read more

Coop Sweden has partnered with award-winning chef and restaurateur Stefan Ekengren to encourage their customers to purchase more vegetables. read more

Transakcja sprzedaży dwóch sadów jabłkowych należących do spółki zależnej Scales, Mr Apple, do firmy Craigmore Sustainables została sfinalizowana. read more