A project led by multinational fruit company Chiquita has officially introduced Yelloway One, its first hybrid, edible banana that provides resistance to fungal diseases Fusarium Wilt, caused by Fusarium Tropical Race 4 (TR4), and Black Leaf Streak Disease, also known as Black Sigatoka. read more

In an interview with Frutas de Chile, Sergio Del Castillo, CEO of the organization ProCitrus, stated that "we expect a small growth at the end of the season, mainly driven by late mandarins, but also significantly by Tahiti limes," as reported by simfruit. read more

In an interview with Frutas de Chile, Sergio Del Castillo, CEO of the organization ProCitrus, explained that "we expect a small growth at the end of the season, driven by the late mandarins, but also to a significant extent by the Tahiti lime," as reported by simfruit. read more

Almost 350 industry professionals attended Anecoop’s inaugural Kaki Persimon Group Congress on Thursday in Carlet, Valencia. The event was an opportunity for cooperative members that make up the company’s Persimon Group to delve into the productive, commercial and market landscape. read more

For cucumbers of the Frances type, prices ranged from 0.80 euros/kg to 0.70 euros/kg, for cucumbers of the Corto Negro type, prices ranged from 0.87 euros/kg to 0.60 euros/kg, and for snake cucumbers, prices ranged from 0.80 euros/kg to 0.70 euros/kg. read more

In terms of cultivation, the 90 active Pfalzmarkt producers were able to leverage the natural harvesting advantage of the Pfalz region and supply the market early, reliably, and sustainably with fresh fruits and vegetables from Germany's largest contiguous open-field cultivation area for fresh vegetables! read more

With the first fruits appearing on the shelves, the outlook is good for producers and marketers, reports the online agricultural service vilt.be. "The lowest price for apples is about 25% higher than last year, and this could potentially increase even further as the season progresses," says Kris. read more

David Rankin, MD at Greenvale, and Mark Willcox, agronomy director at Branston, share their perspectives on the current challenging situation in the UK potato market and discuss the measures their businesses are taking to drive the industry forward. read more

Murcian grape and stonefruit grower-marketer El Ciruelo has launched a new marketing campaign. With the slogan "Let's start by taking care of ourselves," the campaign emphasizes the company's commitment to the health and wellness of its consumers, employees, and the community. read more

Asia's total fresh fruit imports increased in 2023 due to a rise in intra-Asian trade of tropical fruits, with a notable increase in durian shipments to China. read more

Peruvian blueberries have been shipped to the port of Tianjin, China, for the first time, reducing transit times to the northern Chinese market. The 11.7-ton consignment arrived at Tianjin on 18 September. This marked the first time that South American blueberries were imported through a northern port. read more

California’s avocado growers may be anticipating a plentiful harvest next year. However, on the same day they projected a larger crop in 2025, they also expressed frustration that the government will permit Mexico to carry out its own inspections on avocado orchards that export to the US. read more

The Dutch salad vegetable supplier Harvest House has maintained its Climate-Neutral Certified (CNC) sustainability label, which it initially obtained in February 2023. This allows them to keep labeling their cucumbers, peppers, and tomatoes as climate-friendly. read more

Carrefour Belgium announced that they have observed an increase in sales of vegetable meal kit packs since they started displaying them next to plant-based protein products. read more

Perfection Fresh, one of Australia's largest fruit and vegetable producers, has had its Two Wells property quarantined after the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) was detected. read more

According to a survey commissioned by Borough Market of more than 1,000 7-11-year-olds, less than a third of children can correctly identify a beetroot or courgette. read more

Chilean fruit exporters are getting ready to reroute shipments intended for the US East Coast due to an anticipated strike by around 45,000 longshoremen at key ports on the East Coast and the Gulf. read more

Malcolm Issac MBE, a prominent figure in the British watercress industry and a trailblazer in supermarket pre-packed salads, has passed away. read more

This station will accelerate the development of vegetable varieties tailored to the specific needs of Southeast Asian farmers and the fresh market of the region. The official opening took place during the hundredth anniversary celebration of Rijk Zwaan. read more

For the eighth time in a row, the grocery chain Lidl has been recognized as Germany's top discount retailer for fruits and vegetables at this year's Fruchthandel Magazine Retail Awards. read more