Freshness requires progress. Fruit Logistica 2026 is sending a clear signal, particularly in sectors where innovation is advancing rapidly. In the Startup World (Hall 3.1), 18 international start-ups from 11 countries will showcase their technologies and ideas for fresh produce. read more

Andalusia has become one of the main blueberry production hubs in Europe, accounting for around 32 percent of the total produced in the European Union. This positions Spain as the second largest producer in the EU, after Poland, which holds the top spot with a 33.7 percent share. read more

Chiquita has harvested its first Panamanian bananas since reactivating its operations in the country following last year’s labor dispute and mass layoffs. read more

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Planasa's Pink Hudson raspberry has been honored with a Superior Taste Award by the International Taste Institute in Brussels. This variety scored 90.7 points, securing the top rating of Three Stars in the fruit and vegetables category. read more

Morocco exported nearly 1.6 million tonnes of fresh fruit and vegetables in 2025, with tomatoes, early vegetables, and avocados leading the way. However, prices experienced a decline following the inflationary pressures observed in 2022/23. read more

Brazilian table grape exporters see a great opportunity to increase their sales in Europe, following the European Union's approval of a free trade agreement with the Mercosur group of South American countries. read more

On 13 January, members of the Australian berry industry came together for the launch of the Berry Good Practice Guide, which was funded by the Australian and New South Wales governments as part of the Storm and Flood Recovery Package. read more

The California Avocado Commission (CAC) recently held elections for its board of directors, which were confirmed by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. read more

NFU has issued a call for growers to join its Horticulture and Potatoes Board, to contribute to shaping the union's future policies and the industry's direction. read more

Kiwifruit marketer Zespri is reportedly taking full advantage of its new online customer claims portal, as part of a larger initiative in recent years to transition its enterprise resource planning from manual systems to fully integrated, cloud-based operations. read more

In July 2025, the chairman and CEO of Fresh Del Monte Produce, Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh, used the company's second-quarter earnings call to issue a stark warning about an impending banana crisis. He highlighted the spread of diseases such as Black Sigatoka and TR4, which were causing an imbalance in global banana supply. read more

La Chambre Syndicale des Importateurs de Fruits et Légumes (CSIF) française a exprimé sa surprise face au décret publié par le gouvernement français le 7 janvier concernant la suspension des importations de fruits et légumes contenant des résidus de pesticides interdits dans l'Union européenne.

The French Chamber of Fruit and Vegetable Importers (CSIF) has expressed its surprise at the decree published by the French government on 7 January concerning the suspension of imports of fruit and vegetables containing residues of pesticides banned in the EU. read more

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Founded in 2020 by passionate blueberry growers in western Serbia's Takovo region, Takovo Berry has emerged as a trailblazer in regenerative fruit production. The cooperative, which manages approximately 50 hectares of highbush blueberry cultivation, has successfully positioned itself among. read more

Fresh produce breeder Rijk Zwaan will showcase several innovative varieties at Fruit Logistica in Berlin, highlighting its collaboration with growers, processors, and retailers to guarantee a consistent, year-round availability of fresh fruits and vegetables. read more

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The prominent fresh produce company Oppy has announced that it will be increasing its grape import program, despite the initial decrease in Peruvian grape exports to North America at the beginning of the season. read more