Mangoes from Ecuador are about to start shipping to the U.S. "We are seeing a lower quantity compared to last year, but it is not affecting our quality, so we remain optimistic," says Cristina Jacome of dVida. She adds that the country's tropical climate and proximity to the equator are advantages. read more

Planasa recently participated in the International Blueberry Organization (IBO) Summit 2025 in Cape Town, an event that brought together global experts and stakeholders from across the blueberry sector. The company also hosted a Meet & Greet in the same week, attended by close to 100. read more

At the upcoming Fruit Attraction, Zetapack will present an advancement in the weighing machines sector. The company, based in Cesena, will unveil an innovation related to the AGV50 weigher, which was first introduced in 2024. CEO Nicola Antonacci describes it as a variation of the previous model. read more

A rare variety of pineapple from Costa Rica has gained international attention after being featured on the YouTube channel MrBeast 2, which has over 52 million subscribers. The Rubyglow, grown in Buenos Aires de Puntarenas by Fresh Del Monte, was tasted by Nolan Hansen and Majd Khader in a video. read more

W Palm Fruits, rozpoczął się nowy sezon daktyli. "Coraz bardziej rozwijamy się w kierunku sklepu z daktylami all-in-one. Na przykład importujemy daktyle Medjoul z różnych krajów, co pozwala nam oferować szeroki wybór zarówno detalicznie, jak i hurtowo" - mówi Dirk Jan van Dijk. "Rynek daktyli stale rośnie". read more

The annual Discovery Field Days hosted by Enza Zaden in Twisk focused on the theme "Resistance makes the difference," with a specific emphasis on Intermediate Resistance (IR) Nasonovia Nr:1. Growers, partners, and specialists from the Netherlands and other countries came together over three days to discuss current... read more

W ciągu pierwszych dziewięciu miesięcy 2025 roku, wartość eksportu owoców i warzyw z Wietnamu szacowana jest na 6,11 miliarda dolarów amerykańskich, co oznacza wzrost o 8,3% w porównaniu do tego samego okresu w 2024 roku. Na podstawie obecnej wydajności, sektor ma szansę osiągnąć wartość eksportu na poziomie 8 miliardów dolarów w tym roku. Owoce i warzywa. read more

Grupo Europlátano is uczestniczy in Fruit Attraction z własnym stoiskiem, mając na celu zwiększenie wzrostu i wzmocnienie swojego modelu biznesowego sprzedaży bezpośredniej do klientów. Od 30 września do 2 października grupa będzie obecna na targach IFEMA w Madrycie, na stoisku 10E01 w hali 10, obok swojej marki Gabaceras. Od roku 2019, Grupo read more

The season officially started last week. According to Manager Hong of Fresh Go Produce Co., Ltd., heavy rains at the beginning of this year's production season led to a higher percentage of small fruit compared to previous years. However, despite this, overall prices have remained stable, and export prices are competitive. read more

This pioneering agricultural sustainability initiative in Europe is being implemented on over 4,000 acres (1,619 hectares) of lettuce, brassicas (including broccoli, cauliflower, and other cabbage varieties), and celery crops in the Campo de Cartagena region of Murcia, Spain. It aims to improve. read more

In South Africa, a ratio of 60:40 between ocean and air cargo is common for blueberries. Antoinette van Heerden, logistics manager at the Fresh Produce Exporters' Forum and moderator of the international blueberry summit logistics panel, noted that this ratio fluctuates quite a bit between seasons. read more

A price difference between different varieties of Egyptian pomegranates is growing as consumer awareness is more prominent these days, says CEO Mariya Dermendzhieva of Bulgarian fresh produce trader Triland: "Egyptian season 2025 seems like the 'War of the cultivars'. A few years ago, people were... read more

Plátano de Canarias, in collaboration with the vending company Tareca, has launched the first phase of its initiative to promote the consumption of fresh fruit in schools and colleges through vending machines. This innovative program aims to make it easier for young people to choose bananas over other snacks. read more

The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the peak periods for fruit consumption in China. With the festival approaching (October 6 this year), demand for Peruvian blueberries has risen, driving a steady increase in prices. Earlier in the season, however, abundant domestic supply kept blueberry prices stable. read more

DP World Peru announced that its business unit, DP World Logistics, in partnership with Fruitist, conducted the first charter flight of perishables to the United States. The operation involved shipping over 100 tons of blueberries to New York. The Peruvian branch of the Dubai-based multinational… read more

Costa Rica continues to be the top producer and exporter of fresh pineapples globally, mainly sending them to the United States and Europe. Approximately 65% of our country's production is shipped to North American buyers, positioning us as a market leader, while the remaining portion is exported to Europe, where there is demand. read more

From September 30 to October 2, Enza Zaden will be participating in Fruit Attraction (booth 10B09A), showcasing two of its brands: Tribelli Seedless, a seedless mini sweet cone pepper, and easyQs, a mini cucumber. Tribelli Seedless was developed as a variation of the existing Tribelli line, offering... read more

In Sicily, prickly pears are increasingly emerging as a key player in the ecological transition, circular economy, innovation, and sustainability. Sicily is the leading region in Europe in terms of dryland cultivation, with Opuntia ficus-indica showcasing adaptability. read more

The citrus, persimmon, and pomegranate season has already started in the Spanish Levante region. This season is characterized by challenges in both production and marketing due to the ongoing sector restructuring. The traditional agricultural model is in need of reform to ensure its survival and continuity. read more

Dutch outdoor vegetable crops are enjoying good yields. "That is actually true for all products, but also for the competitors, so there is enough product on the market," says Coen Swager of TB&S. "For instance, we do notice some price pressure in red and white cabbage sales. For the most part, read more