Up to 20 international buyers from eight countries are visiting Tasmania this week as part of the Tasmanian Government's inbound Fresh Produce Buyer Visit, aimed at providing overseas customers with direct exposure to local fruit and vegetable production. According to the Minister for Small Business... read more

DS Smith has partnered with the Romanian agricultural cooperative Serele Super to replace approximately ten million plastic packages used for fresh tomatoes with fiber-based, recyclable corrugated cardboard alternatives. DS Smith's design team examined several single-use plastic packages that were previously utilized. read more

Stockholmsgården is located in Österlen, an area known for onion cultivation in southern Skåne, Sweden. The company is managed by Fredrik Larsson and operates approximately 100 hectares of its own production in addition to collaboration agreements with around 20 local growers. The packing facility has an annual capacity. read more

Shinsegae has partnered directly with renowned farms in Chachoengsao, Thailand - a region famous for its mangoes - to introduce a limited-edition holiday gift set. Shinsegae Department Store is offering two types of products in this set. read more

The drought last summer made growing conditions very tough for farmers across the UK. These extremely dry conditions lasted right up until mid-October. The situation changed dramatically for Rodger Hobson, a carrot grower and Chairman of the British Carrot Association. "After the drought, we..." read more

Nordgemüse was founded almost 100 years ago and has grown into a specialist in blueberry production. As part of Gemüsering, the company supplies high-quality blueberries all year round. Over the past decade, Nordgemüse has grown into one of Germany's largest producers, partly thanks to the. read more

Meksyk oczekuje rekordowego plonu awokado na rok uprawny trwający od lipca 2025 do czerwca 2026. "Spodziewamy się zbiorów na poziomie 2,5 miliarda funtów, co będzie pierwszym razem, gdy przekroczymy ten poziom" - mówi Alvaro Luque, dyrektor generalny Avocados From Mexico (AFM), organizacji non-profit zajmującej się marketingiem. read more

The winter vegetable season is now in its second half. Overall, the 2025/2026 growing year presents a mixed picture, as vegetable producer Florian Jochims from Elpersbüttel tells us. While good results were achieved in the cultivation and distribution of beetroot in particular, yields for read more

Wyma will showcase a mixed-reality demonstration of post-harvest processing solutions at Fruit Logistica 2026, utilizing immersive technology to visualize complete processing lines and system layouts. The mixed-reality setup enables attendees to observe post-harvest lines at actual size, including infeed, read more

Planasa has been awarded the Superior Taste Award by the International Taste Institute in Brussels for its Pink Hudson® raspberry variety, which achieved a score of 90.7 points, securing the highest rating of Three Stars in the fruit and vegetables category. The recognition highlights the quality and exceptional taste of this raspberry variety. read more

According to the 2024/2025 report by the Andalusian Government, Andalusia produces approximately 32% of the EU's blueberries, making Spain the second-largest producer after Poland at 33.7%. The report highlights the strategic significance of blueberry production to Andalusian agriculture, particularly in Huelva. Nearly all of Andalusia's blueberry production is aimed at export markets. read more

Malaysia's durian exports maintained stable volumes in 2025, according to Huongyi Hwang of Top Fruit Sdn Bhd, a Malaysian fruit grower. However, there was pressure on the value of the exports. "Shipment volumes were generally consistent with those of 2024, but revenue growth did not increase at the same rate." Hwang added, "The season progressed as usual, with the main fresh exports coming from." read more

Things are still not looking good in the potato market. Prices continue to be very low, and discussions for next year's contracts are underway. However, Stijn Windey of Agra Claessens is not worried. He sells all his produce independently and is actually quite content with the situation. read more

According to EastFruit, Moroccan orange exports have continued to grow for a second consecutive season, slowly recovering from the significant decrease seen in 2022/23. In the 2024/25 season, spanning from November to October, Morocco exported 84.6 thousand tons of oranges valued at US$61 million. read more

Brazil's fruit exports reached $1.45 billion in 2025, marking the third consecutive year of record export value. According to sector data, export value increased by 12% year on year, while export volumes rose by 19.6% compared to 2024. This outcome reflects continued expansion. read more

With annual sales of around 220 to 230 million euros, two locations in Buxtehude and Rotterdam, and about 30 employees, Global Fruit Point GmbH is one of Germany's leading fruit importers. The company is now laying the foundations for further growth with a move: it is expected to move from its read more

The lychee season on Reunion Island is coming to an end. This year's harvest has been unusual, to say the least, pushing professionals to constantly adjust. Jean-Marc Boyer, from the Boyer company, reflects on the season. One significant aspect was a delay that had an impact. read more

Rwanda has entered the global fresh produce market with significant ambitions. The country boasts favorable conditions for agriculture, including a suitable climate, soil, and water resources. It offers a diverse selection of fruits and vegetables. Despite these advantages, Rwandan players still lack. read more

The Dutch company Van der Lans International has been importing Peruvian pomegranates for around 15 years, and they have observed a growing demand for this fruit every year. "They are not as popular as avocados yet, but people are starting to use them more in dishes or juices," says commercial manager Thijs Terwindt. read more

The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates have signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement to enhance market access for goods and services, including agricultural products. The agreement was signed during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s two-day working visit to the UAE. read more