Kenya is the largest avocado producer in Africa and ranks sixth globally. In 2023, the national output reached 632,953 metric tons, with 114,033 tons, or 21%, being exported. For 2025, production is projected to increase by about 4% to 585,000 tons, supported by expanded avocado acreage estimated at. read more

Ben Goodchild from Nationwide Produce stated that January has been slow in the fruit trade, which is typical. He mentioned that the weather in Spain has been unexpectedly cold, with nighttime temperatures dropping to four degrees and daytime temperatures ranging between 11-12 degrees. read more

Wouw Agro, located in the Netherlands, has recently implemented a new packing line for sweet potatoes, significantly increasing its processing capacity. The company, originally focused on growing and washing potatoes and onions, has now evolved into a complete service provider in the potato and onion supply chain, covering everything from cultivation and washing to... read more

PackXpert, a division of the Kivits Logistic Group, specializes in grape packing as its primary business. The company, located in Waalwijk, strives to maintain consistent high quality standards every day. "The GearStation is instrumental in helping us achieve this," says Nathan Mostert of PackXpert. "The machine is a powerful tool for gaining a competitive advantage." read more

Just under a quarter of South Africa's Pink Lady® export crop is destined for Africa and the Indian Ocean islands. When combined with the domestic market, the figure reaches just under 40%. "Pink Lady exports to Africa have significantly increased in recent years," says Corné Grundlingh. read more

The Tango mandarin developed at the University of California, Riverside, was first made available to growers in 2006 and has since been a significant contributor to the growth of the citrus industry in the United States and worldwide. After nearly twenty years of being protected by a patent in the U.S., the patent for Tango has now expired, opening up new possibilities. read more

Imported goods from Namibia, Peru, and South Africa were the main sources of the supply. It seems that deliveries from Namibia had increased, with various IFG varieties selling at high prices, as reported by the German BLE. In Berlin, the IFG 19, also known as Candy Hearts or strawberry grapes, were selling for up to EUR 9 (USD). read more

Sektor jabłek w Chile stoi obecnie przed trudnym sezonem. Nacisk rośnie w Europie, ale pojawiają się również możliwości na rynkach wschodzących, takich jak Indie, Bliski Wschód i Rosja. W taki sposób Andrés Kuznar, Dyrektor Handlowy BDP Foods, opisuje międzynarodową pozycję Chile. read more

Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, Inc. intends to launch the high-chill blueberry variety Sekoya® Nova 'FC15-173' at Fruit Logistica 2026. This variety is suitable for mid-late season production areas and adds to the Sekoya blueberry collection, providing coverage for the entire production calendar. read more

Every January, Aspa2 marks the start of the French asparagus season. Based in Indre-et-Loire, the company is one of the very first to market asparagus in France, kicking off a campaign that is eagerly awaited by market operators. This year's harvest began on January 12th, under conditions that ... read more

Strawberry growers and exporters in Egypt are facing challenges this season due to oversupply, high production costs, and expensive export expenses. Nihal Abdelghaffar, CEO of Accretive Corp for Agriculture, highlighted the situation, stating, "There is significant pressure on prices, which is impacting both producers and exporters. read more

Peru has become a key hub for blueberry production in the region, with Lima playing a crucial role in technical and commercial coordination. Following the success of past events, an international industry meeting dedicated to blueberries will once again be held in the Peruvian capital. read more

Hiszpańska dostawa warzyw owocowych obecnie znacząco opóźnia się z powodu zimnej i deszczowej pogody. "Dostawy bakłażanów i cukinii, w szczególności, mają problemy. Ale nie martw się, lepsze czasy nadchodzą" - mówi Harm Basten z firmy Eurofresh z Venlo. Hurtownik pomidorów, bo read more

More and more clients are switching to the G3 Evolution blueberry filler, a machine that will also be featured at Fruit Logistica, according to Maciej Chmielewski from Milbor PMC. "The number of companies opting to use the latest blueberry filler by A&B Packing Equipment is increasing." read more

Problems with logistics are still affecting the South African grape season this year. "Wind issues in Cape Town have led to delays throughout the season, although the situation has improved slightly in the past two weeks. This has been further worsened by issues at the port of Rotterdam. Snow read more

Greek pear stocks are extremely limited this year due to damage suffered by production from severe frost last spring. However, this has not been met with uninterrupted strong demand for the small volumes available. Mr. Lampros Delas, president of the agricultural cooperative, stated this. read more

In just a few short years, SOO Agro has established itself as an export-oriented agribusiness, blending intelligent farming practices with efficient logistics. Founded in 2023 and officially registered with the Rwanda Development Board, SOO Agro specializes in the processing, preservation, and export of fresh fruits and vegetables. read more

During Grüne Woche in Berlin, REWE Group, the producer organization Landfrisch AG, and two of its producers from North Rhine-Westphalia signed a three-party agreement. This model is unique in the German food retail sector in the fruit and vegetable segment: retailers, producer organizations, and… read more

"Our advantage of being the only suppliers of freshly-harvested apples will be very short this year," reckons Johan Naudé, chairperson of the Hoogland Fruit Growers Association. On his farm, Saldanha Apples in Bethlehem, Free State, the first Gale Gala blocks have colored up for harvesting. "In" read more

StePacPPC has created a packaging solution specifically for preserving the freshness and aesthetic appeal of pitaya (dragon fruit) during long-distance ocean shipping from Ecuador to the U.S. and Europe. The company has customized its Xtend® Modified Atmosphere/Modified Humidity (MA/MH) bulk packaging films for this purpose. read more