Citrocide® Fresh-Cut technology, developed by Citrosol to enhance the hygienic, safe, and sustainable washing of minimally processed fruits and vegetables, was the standout feature of Kronen Customer Day 2025. The event took place on September 25-26 in Kehl am Rhein and brought together more than 200 participants from 45. read more

Imports of fresh cranberries into the UK have been increasing by approximately 30% each year, and this trend is expected to continue this year as well. Demand from retailers, wholesalers, and the food service sector is on the rise as the cranberry category expands. Fruit World International is one of the leading importers of cranberries in the UK. The company... read more

The banana sector in the Canary Islands has requested the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food to provide the complete text and timeline of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with Ecuador. They are also asking for public clarification regarding the actual extent of the agreement. This request has been submitted. read more

"The imported apple season in India has just begun, with the initial shipments of Iran's Royal Gala apples already available in the market. Fresh arrivals from other sources are anticipated in the following weeks," reported Shashank Srivastav from the fresh produce import-export network, Ninja Global. "We are observing a positive start." read more

Wyspy Kanaryjskie odnotowały trzykrotny wzrost przesyłek awokado na Półwysep Iberyjski i rynki europejskie w 2024 roku w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem, jak podaje radca regionalny ds. rolnictwa, hodowli, rybołówstwa i suwerenności żywnościowej, Narvay Quintero, podczas. read more

For over 37 years, Sanifruit has been committed to developing natural solutions that help prolong the shelf life of different crops. "We have solid data demonstrating the amount of food waste we can prevent per crop. We offer customized proposals for each customer, based on scientific research." read more

Markets in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack continue to showcase local crops of Odisha such as mangoes, bananas, guavas, and pineapples. Additionally, there is a growing presence of imported fruits and vegetables, indicating a change in consumer preferences and culinary habits. In the past decade, broccoli has also gained popularity in these markets. read more

Fresh fruit and vegetables in the UK are under pressure due to ongoing global food inflation affecting the supply chain. Increasing input costs, labor shortages, and unpredictable weather are impacting margins and availability for growers and suppliers. While food inflation has slightly eased, the challenges persist. read more

Morocco's berry sector is transitioning from strawberries to raspberries and blueberries due to changing market conditions, profitability, and increased demand from Europe. In the 2024-2025 season, Morocco exported 64,400 tons of raspberries valued at almost US$487 million, representing a 13.8% increase from the. read more

Catalytic Generators is further expanding its global reach by participating in two of the leading trade shows in the industry consecutively. Following successful networking at Fruit Attraction in Madrid, the company will now showcase its products at the IFPA Global Produce & Floral event. read more

The Blueberry Committee of Frutas de Chile has released its second forecast for the 2025-2026 season, predicting a 1% increase in fresh blueberry shipments compared to the previous season. This confirms the continued recovery that started in 2024-2025, which saw a 5% growth in volumes following four years of decline. read more

The range of services offered by Up&Up Talent Solutions is growing. In addition to Recruitment Solutions, the company now also provides HR Solutions, Business Solutions, and Interim Solutions. Noëlle van Rijsoort-de Baan, a well-known figure in the fresh produce industry, has been added to the team to lead the Interim Solutions division. read more

Colombia has taken a significant step towards transforming its agribusiness sector with the opening of its first sustainable Hass avocado export plant. This development is a result of a strategic partnership between GreenYellow and Coltrópicos. The new infrastructure will help increase the country's capacity to read more

"The consumption of mushrooms is expected to increase, but not as quickly as we would like," predicts Inna Ustylovska, a European mushroom market expert. Inna, who owns Mushroom Growing News, specializes in media, marketing, and consulting services for the global mushroom industry. "Many people already..." read more

Jako nowy sezon europejskich jabłek rozpoczyna się, Kanzi wprowadził odświeżoną tożsamość marki wraz z kampanią Power To Go! Premiera odbyła się na targach Fruit Attraction w Madrycie, gdzie duże banery reklamowe kampanii zostały wyświetlone na wejściach do hal wystawowych, w których prezentowano jabłka Kanzi. read more

Johnson Ngila, director of Royal Herbs Exporters in Kenya, stated that the demand for Kenyan chives is currently strong, leading to annual growth in production. He mentioned that during the current chives season, there is more demand than supply, with consistent production driving the demand. read more

Agriculture Minister Georgi Tahov announced in Sofia that farmers in the fruit and vegetable sector whose crops were damaged this year by drought and frost will receive €7.4 million (US$7.9 million) in aid from the European crisis reserve. Tahov said Bulgaria had defended its request before. read more

Enza Zaden recently hosted its annual Discovery Field Days Hydro event at its headquarters in Enkhuizen, focusing on advancements in hydroponic lettuce cultivation and knowledge sharing within controlled environment agriculture (CEA). The event emphasized the importance of hydroponic lettuce in ensuring... read more

If you're looking for a fruit that contains ten times more vitamin C than kiwi and thirty times more than strawberries or oranges, you'll have to head to the tropics—Brazil, for instance. We're talking about acerola, which is also organically grown in Suriname. At Triple A Organic Farm, the. read more

W sezonie 2024/2025, papryka umocniła swoją pozycję jako produkt ogrodniczy generujący największe dochody z eksportu, zgodnie z raportem opracowanym przez Hortoinfo na podstawie danych z hiszpańskiej służby statystycznej Estacom (Icex-Tax Agency). W okresie od 1 sierpnia 2024 roku do 31 lipca 2025 roku, read more