The John Innes Centre and its academic and industry partners have secured UK government funding to advance precision breeding projects focused on fruit and vegetable production, following approval under the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act 2023 in England. Funding is provided through. read more

Wiskerke Onions processes approximately 28 million packages of onions per year, which necessitates a high level of operational reliability and automation. To meet this demand, the family-owned business has been collaborating with machinery supplier Symach for about twenty years, with a specific focus on packing. read more

"We are observing a significant increase in fruit from new producers and new crops. We were anticipating a better season in 2025, particularly in the United States, but the market saw a sudden surge of Peruvian avocados and an earlier-than-expected start to the Mexican season, leading to changes in prices and volumes...". read more

In recent months, there has been a high demand for pomegranate seeds, but the supply of raw materials has been quite limited. "In Turkey, in particular, raw materials are much more expensive compared to previous years. Our partners in the respective countries of origin are experiencing restricted availability this year. read more

The Banyuwangi Red Durian has become the first durian in Indonesia to receive Geographical Indication protection following the issuance of a certificate by the Ministry of Law. This designation confirms the fruit's link to its geographical origin in Banyuwangi Regency, East Java, and provides legal protection. read more

Global Plant Genetics has reported that recent commercial field visits in the Huelva region of southern Spain have confirmed the early production characteristics of its Tropical Blue blueberry variety. Observations across several grower sites indicate that the variety is producing fruit very early in the season. read more

A strong beginning of New Zealand's cherry season was disrupted by weather conditions during harvest, affecting the expected export volumes, according to a grower from Central Otago. Initially, a significant cherry harvest was anticipated to increase export revenue by 5 per cent to US$130 million. read more

Belgium: HelloFresh opens a pop-up store for last-minute decision makers
HelloFresh has opened "The No-Need-To-Go-To-The-Store Store" at Antwerp Central Station, where commuters can pick up a complete meal kit to prepare at home. The pop-up will later move to Utrecht.
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The cherry industry in New Zealand is currently experiencing one of its most challenging seasons in decades, as heavy rain and wind in Central Otago have significantly reduced export volumes and resulted in a large amount of fruit being diverted to processing or waste disposal. Gary Bignell, a processor at Eden Orchards, stated that the 2025-26 season is proving to be particularly difficult. read more

Nasz zespół obecnie przebywa w Berlinie, aby relacjonować wydarzenie Fruit Logistica, co oznacza, że w czwartek i piątek nie będzie publikacji FreshPlaza. Wrócimy w poniedziałek, 9 lutego, aby przynieść Wam wszystkie nowości z branży świeżych produktów! Do zobaczenia w Berlinie? Nasze stoisko znajdziecie w hali. read more

Climate change is clearly making its presence felt in Morocco this season. Just a few weeks ago, farmers were dealing with a prolonged drought that had been ongoing for seven years. Now, after continuous rainfall, dams are overflowing, leading to fears of flooding, particularly in northern Morocco, where the entire. read more

Tasacados are grown in the north-west region of Tasmania, where the cool temperatures, clean water, and consistent growing conditions are ideal for avocado production. "It's a region we are familiar with and has established a solid reputation for high-quality horticulture over the years," said Mark Kable from Harvest Moon. read more

Ethylene is one of the most potent factors influencing post-harvest behavior, as it accelerates fruit ripening while also promoting uniform ripening, improved texture, enhanced flavor for consumers, and reduced food wastage. Even at very low concentrations, ethylene can initiate ripening and aging processes. read more

As Ramadan approaches, the demand for dates is at its peak worldwide, making it the most dynamic sales period for this fruit. The Ramadan period not only presents an opportunity to drive sales volumes but also to encourage consistent and regular consumption of dates. read more

Fresh Produce Instruments will showcase its assortment of ripening, quality control, and postharvest solutions at Fruit Logistica 2026 in Berlin. Based in the Netherlands, the company provides technologies for producers, packers, ripeners, and distributors to manage the ripening process. read more

According to Agriculture and Forestry Minister İbrahim Yumaklı, Turkey exported 4.2 million tons of fresh fruit and vegetables in 2024 and 2.5 million tons in 2025, with returned shipments accounting for 0.1 percent of total exports. The minister shared these figures in response to a query. read more

W 2025 roku Ukraina importowała 123 600 ton ziemniaków, co stanowiło 2,4-krotny wzrost w porównaniu z rokiem 2024, według Służby Celnej Państwa. Wartość importu wzrosła 2,5-krotnie, osiągając 66,3 miliona dolarów. Głównymi krajami dostawcami były Polska (37,1%), Egipt (13,6%) i Holandia (11,6%). Eksport ziemniaków z... read more

India's avocado imports from Tanzania are rapidly increasing, with the 2025/26 season already in progress in key regions like Njombe and Mbeya, according to Augustine Mkisi, Managing Director of Abundant Fresh Export Limited, an avocado exporter. "Production and exports grow every season, especially to India." read more

The Directorate General of Meteorology (DGM) has issued an orange weather alert for an episode marked by strong gusts of wind, snowfall, sometimes stormy rain, and a significant drop in temperatures, expected from Monday to Wednesday in several agricultural regions of Morocco. Winds of up to 75 read more

The European Potato Processors' Association (EUPPA) has published its Facts and Figures for 2025, outlining the scale and structure of Europe's potato processing sector. According to the data, EUPPA members account for more than 90 per cent of Europe's processed potato production in terms of value. read more