Across major fruit-growing and importing regions, packaging choices continue to vary widely, shaped by local handling practices, retail needs, and consumer habits, says Sukhdeep Sethi, managing director at AVI Global Plast, a packaging manufacturer from India: "We manufacture recycled PET punnets." read more

This spring marks 40 years since the development of two New Zealand apple cultivars, Scifresh and Scilate, now marketed internationally as JAZZ and ENVY. The varieties were created in 1985 by scientists at the Bioeconomy Science Institute, which at the time formed part of the Department of. read more

The Chilean Stone Fruit Committee has released its initial forecast for the 2025-2026 season, predicting a significant increase in export volumes. Ignacio Caballero, the Committee's executive director, said, "We estimate the country will export 40.5 million boxes (each weighing 8 kilos) of stone fruits." read more

Sezon ogórkowy 2025 przyniósł wyższe plony niż w ubiegłym roku, ale był geograficznie zróżnicowany w zależności od okresu i producenta. "Pierwsza część sezonu była bardzo pozytywna, z dynamicznym rynkiem i dobrymi wolumenami do czerwca" - wyjaśnia Alexandre Picault, dyrektor. read more

Fruchtwelt Bodensee will take place from February 20 to 22, 2026, at Messe Friedrichshafen, serving as an international meeting point for commercial fruit production, agricultural technology, and distilling. Around 350 exhibitors are expected, with dedicated zones for farm shops and research. read more

Zespri has released its November forecast for the 2025/26 kiwifruit season, indicating higher per-tray return estimates for all fruit categories compared to its August forecast. The company stated that returns for Green, Organic Green, and Organic SunGold now surpass the upper range of the previous forecast. read more

Chociaż niektóre sady miały poważne trudności z następstwami przymrozków w Polsce, na szczęście dostępność jest nadal dobra, mówi Mateusz Wajnert, szef działu sprzedaży polskiego eksportera jabłek Galster: "Jesteśmy zadowoleni z tego, co udało nam się zebrać po zbiorach. W naszych sadach, read more

Bolthouse Fresh carrots are cultivated throughout the year in various selected growing regions known for their optimal climate and soil conditions, ensuring a steady supply of high-quality products. Karen White from Bolthouse mentions, "We grow carrots in California's San Joaquin Valley, Arizona, Washington, and Georgia." read more

Rynek awokado w Stanach Zjednoczonych umocnił swoją pozycję jako główny czynnik wzrostu globalnego sektora, zachowując wiodącą rolę w konsumpcji awokado. Według "Rocznika Rynku Awokado" IQonsulting, Ameryka Północna, głównie prowadzona przez Stany Zjednoczone, odpowiadała za około 34% - The United States avocado market has solidified its position as the primary driver of global sector growth, maintaining a leading role in avocado consumption. According to IQonsulting's "Avocado Market Yearbook," North America, primarily led by the United States, accounted for approximately 34%. read more

In September and October 2025, only three out of four active banana producers in Cameroon conducted exports. According to data released by the Banana Association of Cameroon (Assobacam), Boh Plantations Plc, now the smallest operator in the sector following the emergence of Compagnie des bananes de. read more

The French vegetable processor Bonduelle has agreed to sell its factory in Brazil to the local company Stella d'Oro Alimentos. The facility, situated in Cristalina in the state of Goiás, is Bonduelle's sole production site in the country. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. read more

Between January and September 2025, Peru exported US$743.248 million worth of blueberries, marking a 25.5 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024, as reported by the Agro-export Management of the Association of Exporters. This data highlights the ongoing expansion of Peru's berry sector and indicates... read more

Exporters started the 2025/26 orange juice season with optimistic outlook, boosted by the elimination of United States import tariffs on Brazilian orange juice and increased orange production in São Paulo state. However, weaker demand from Europe resulted in subdued exports throughout July. read more

The Broccoli Association has launched a promotional campaign to increase broccoli consumption in Spain and, as a new development, also in Germany. This is an international challenge and a historic milestone for the organization, which has been promoting healthy lifestyle habits through... read more

Mimo że obecny litewski rynek owoców i warzyw oferuje ogólnie uczciwe połączenie ceny i jakości, wciąż jest głównie zorientowany na cenę. „Coraz więcej konsumentów jest skłonnych zapłacić dodatkowo za produkty wyższej jakości, takie jak gotowe do jedzenia mango, awokado i ananasy. Najwięcej... read more

Two Odessa-based companies, Fakel and Diana-M, are among the largest vegetable growers in southern Ukraine. They are changing their production strategy due to extreme heat and high irrigation costs reshaping the region's vegetable sector. These family-owned enterprises cultivate a total of 1,200 hectares, with 900 hectares specifically dedicated to vegetable farming. read more

After the meeting of the Egyptian Export Authority Council on November 17, the official start date for the orange export season has been set for December 15, 2025. This marks a delayed start compared to last year, when the season began on December 1, catching many by surprise. read more

Massachusetts is expecting an average cranberry crop after facing challenges with rain during the growing season. This follows a forecast from the National Agricultural Statistic Service (NASS) in August, which predicted that Massachusetts would harvest around 1.75 million barrels of cranberries, a slight decrease from previous expectations. read more

It has been 3 years since the Kara® strawberry first appeared on the French market, and 2025 marks its inaugural major production season. This is a significant year for the variety, indicating a growing interest in the French market for this strawberry. This promising new club variety hails from Italy. read more

A banana breeding consortium has made a significant advancement in ensuring the future of one of the most widely consumed fruits in the world, with a number of disease-resistant varieties now moving into pre-commercial trials. The Musa Breeding Company (MBC) has utilized traditional, non-GMO breeding techniques to identify read more