Shanghai Montague Trading Limited, which has been renamed Shanghai Mutian Trading (SMT), is a prominent importer and distributor of high-quality Australian fruit in China. The company has recently transitioned to full ownership after more than ten years of collaboration between Tribal Brands Asia (TBA) and WF Montague (now Montague Farms). read more

The current harvest is forecasted to be 186,000 tonnes (in-shell), compared to 196,000 tonnes in the previous season. These quantities were achieved at that time due to rainfall that was favorable for peanut production. The USDA predicts a yield of
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Since investing in farming operations in 2019, the French cooperative Agrial, owner of the Florette brand, has made significant progress in salad production in the UK. It has become the only commercial grower of lamb's lettuce in the country and one of the leading producers of protected baby leaf. read more

The life of a fruit grower is full of challenges, and investing in strong photography is probably not at the top priority. However, instead of considering it a luxury that can be overlooked, growers should recognize the value of it. read more

In contrast, vegetable imports amounted to about 4.95 million tons with a value of around 5.40 billion euros. In June alone, 296,000 tons of vegetables worth 147 million euros were exported, while at the same time 671,000 tons worth 772 million euros were imported. When it comes to fruits and nuts, the total reached... read more

M&S has launched a new variety of seedless Pink Blush grapes grown in the US, which they describe as a world exclusive and potentially revolutionary addition to the grape category. read more

The chairman of the Panamanian Banana Workers' Union Sitraibana, Francisco Smith, has announced that the organization will sue Chiquita because the company has not properly fulfilled its obligations to pay severance to dismissed employees. read more

Catalytic Generators, a specialist supplier of ethylene application systems for fruit ripening based in Norfolk, Virginia, is expanding its presence in Europe. read more

Historically, the world's largest exporter of blueberries has delivered the majority of its quantities to the USA, where it targeted health-conscious consumers. However, according to Agriculture Minister Angel Manero, this is set to change. read more

Portuguese exports of fruits, vegetables, and flowers increased by 9.2 percent in value to €1.288bn in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in the previous year. The industry association Portugal Fresh reported that data from the National Statistics Institute also indicated an 8.9 percent growth in exports. read more

Peru seems to be changing its blueberry export strategy by shifting its focus towards diversifying its markets in Asia, as reported by Singapore's The Business Times. read more

"Our latest forecast is good news for the producers in a season where there is even more fruit to sell and sales are going well in our key markets, even during the traditionally more competitive summer fruit season. It is encouraging to..." read more

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West Flanders has recently revealed a prototype production unit that is currently generating its initial commercial quantities of hydroponically grown leeks. read more

A new scab-resistant apple variety developed by Fresh Forward made its official debut last week. Wursixo is a pink-red striped bi-colored apple that produces medium-sized fruit with a fresh, sweet-acidic taste. It will be marketed under the brand name Kick!. read more

The 2025 Flash Gala harvest has produced a new record, with 1.48 million cartons packed – the largest volume since the brand was commercially launched. read more

Ecuador has conducted its initial commercial exports of Tango mandarins to the United States, specifically targeting the state of California. read more

Oczekiwania są wysokie przed sezonem eksportu winogron stołowych z Peru na sezon 2025/26, który oficjalnie rozpocznie się w październiku. Według Fresh Fruit Peru, wstępne prognozy wskazują na wzrost wartości FOB o 9 procent. read more

SummerStar Ruby, the new South African grapefruit variety being sold across Europe this summer, is gaining praise not only for its taste, but also for its sustainable attributes. read more

In a negative scenario, influenced by the weather or international oversupply, the increase could be limited to 5%, but if trading and production conditions develop favorably, the sector could achieve growth of up to 15%, with export values reaching.... read more