The Dutch pepper season is now in its final phase at ZON. "We still have a bit of everything," says sales manager Wouter Willems. It has not been an easy season this year. "We had good production volumes on average, but the average price was much lower than in previous years. It was a constant. read more

The Dole Food Company has announced a partnership with Minecraft to promote healthy eating and raise awareness about nutrition among families. The campaign will run from October 2025 to March 2026 and will be active in the United States, Canada, Germany, Italy, Greece, and the Netherlands. read more

The Ukrainian Blueberry Growers Association (UBGA) was founded on February 14, 2025, with the aim of bringing together top farms and advocating for Ukrainian blueberries in the international market. In just eight months, the Association has grown to include 40 members, collectively managing over 1,700 hectares of blueberry plantations across the country. read more

Innovar Global and Horticulture Innovation Australia (HIA) have formed a global licensing partnership to develop and commercialize the Australian-bred Procado® (SHSR-04) avocado rootstock in various important markets worldwide. The partnership's goal is to assess the rootstock's performance in major... read more

Hungary: SPAR invests over €14 million in store modernisation

SPAR Hungary has dedicated over €14 million to modernize stores across the country. The revamped supermarket in Nyíregyháza has introduced the SPAR toGo concept, with new refrigeration units and improved fruit, vegetable, and... read more

The przemysł owoców kamionkowych w RPA oczekuje, że w sezonie 2025/26 wolumeny eksportu wzrosną o około 5% w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem. Korzystne warunki zimowe i dobre kwitnienie wspierały owocowanie i ogólną jakość w większości obszarów produkcyjnych. Pogoda i perspektywy produkcji. read more

W Niemczech, 30% konsumentów arbuzów kupuje wyłącznie te bezpestkowe, podczas gdy we Włoszech odsetek ten wynosi 8%. Ci, którzy kupują oba rodzaje, stanowią 55% w Niemczech i 42% we Włoszech. Trend wydaje się więc jasny, chociaż zawsze jest miejsce na tradycyjny produkt. Oto niektóre z danych, które read more

Fruitist, a company based in Los Angeles, has successfully raised $150 million in equity financing. The funding was led by a fund managed by J.P. Morgan Asset Management, with participation from both new and existing investors. The company stated that the new capital will be used to support its expansion into international retail markets and to increase production capacity in order to meet the rising demand. read more

The heat has accelerated the growth of brassica and leafy vegetable crops in Spain's primary production regions, but exports have not yet picked up due to the supply still available in central and northern European countries. However, the switch to Spanish produce is definitely anticipated to happen soon. read more

Vergers Cancel is continuing with the ambitious kiwifruit development program it started five years ago. Alexandre Cancel talks about the new red kiwifruit campaign currently in progress and gives an update on the company's advancements in the yellow and green segments. An additional 20 hectares have been allocated for read more

In the 1960s, the Coliman brand was established in the Mexican state of Colima by Mr. Custodio Aguilar Málaga, who initially focused on exporting bananas. His dedication to quality and vision inspired the next generation to expand the family business. Under the leadership of his sons Jorge, Víctor, and read more

Jabłka są jednymi z głównych upraw owoców w Azerbejdżanie, ciesząc się dużym popytem zarówno na rynku lokalnym, jak i międzynarodowym. Geografia i klimat kraju sprzyjają szeroko zakrojonej uprawie, co umacnia jego pozycję jako rosnącego gracza w regionalnym handlu jabłkami. Azerbejdżan jest jednym z czołowych producentów jabłek na...

Apples are among the main fruit crops in Azerbaijan, with strong demand both locally and internationally. The country's geography and climate support wide-scale cultivation, positioning it as a growing player in the regional apple trade. Azerbaijan is one of the leading producers of apples in... read more

Green Giant, a UK sweetcorn brand, is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its brand mascot, Jolly the Green Giant. Since his debut in 1925, this character has been an integral part of the brand's image, symbolizing its commitment to high-quality and consistent sweetcorn. In honor of this milestone, Green Giant has read more

The new kiwi season is just around the corner. Not in New Zealand, or closer to home in Italy or France, but right in the Dutch town of Bunnik. At Djûke Smith, Van der Maat's Nieuw Slagmaat farm, a family business where her parents and partner also work, the first organic yellow kiwis are read more

As the European mango season comes to an end, Biotropic has started importing certified Demeter and organic Tommy Atkins and Keitt mangoes from Brazil. The fruits are sourced from Fazenda Tamandua, a long-standing partner of the company recognized for its biodynamic cultivation methods. read more

Red Sun Farms showcased its fresh innovations in the tomato and cucumber categories to retail partners and new customers at the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) Global Produce & Floral Show this year. "IFPA was a tremendous success for our team," said Carlos Visconti, CEO of Red Sun. read more

SPAR's partner in China is modernizing supermarkets. One of the supermarkets undergoing renovations is the SPAR Shandong Qingdao Jimo District Baolong Plaza Supermarket, which emphasizes fresh produce such as fruits, vegetables, meat, and fish. Another renovated store is the SPAR Shandong Yantai Longkou Poly Plaza Supermarket. read more

The Spanish fruit and vegetable season has started again. Paul van Groningen from Hudepa, who works as a commercial agent in Spain with his wife Maria Elena, recently toured growers and packing stations in the Almería region and shared his observations. "In several read more

Ecuador, the world's largest exporter of bananas, has continued to increase its shipments to the United States in 2025 despite facing higher import tariffs. José Antonio Hidalgo, the executive director of the Association of Banana Exporters of Ecuador (AEBE) and coordinator of the Ecuadorian Banana and read more

The Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers and Exporters in Morocco has rejected a "disinformation campaign" by European media outlets targeting Moroccan tomatoes. In a statement, the association emphasized that Moroccan produce still complies with rigorous inspection standards and... read more