After the challenging year of 2023, marred by floods, frosts, and a decline in awards ceremonies, 2024 is seeing Apo Conerpo inching closer to a recovery of its normal production levels. The organization's primary European fruit and vegetable producer, which received unanimous approval yesterday by its read more

"What is certain is that the high harvest potential for apricots is evolving towards a normal potential, due to difficult climatic conditions during fruit set. Therefore, there is a risk of early varieties shortages," says Raphaël Martinez, Director of the PDO Peaches and Apricots of France. read more

In the hilly regions of Tripura, the Queen pineapple is gaining recognition as a potential export product. With a project proposal valued at around US$15.8 million (Rs 132 crore) being reviewed by the Union Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Tripura is looking to boost the international promotion of its pineapples. read more

In a milestone for Nashik, Maharashtra, Fratelli Fruits Farmer Producer Company has successfully cultivated Maluma avocados, a premium international variety, marking a first for the region. Harish More, Vice President of Fratelli Fruits, says: "This highly demanded, creamier avocado offers more read more

Orhei-Vit, a Moldovan fruit and vegetable processor, will start producing natural juice for a leading international brand this fall. The announcement was made during the company's 80th-anniversary celebration, which included a visit from Prime Minister Dorin Recean. Orhei-Vit currently runs three read more

1,4Sight is an innovative growth regulator approved in Italy and 25 other European countries for extending the dormancy of potatoes and preventing sprouting during storage. Its active ingredient, 1,4-dimethylnaphthalene (1,4-DMN), is a volatile organic compound that naturally occurs in potatoes. read more

At the end of last week, Ukrainian farmers started harvesting open-field blueberries, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. This year, the season began about 10 days later than in 2024 due to unusual weather conditions at the end of spring. Nonetheless, the current farmgate read more

W zeszłe lato, cena ziemniaków na wolnym rynku w Wielkiej Brytanii wynosiła zawrotną sumę około 600 funtów za tonę; w tym roku rynek nie mógłby być bardziej różny. "Obecnie trudno nawet oszacować wartość ziemniaków" - komentuje Robert Doig z Caledonia Potatoes. "Po prostu nie ma popytu. Jest to spowodowane... read more

Na całym świecie większość ludzi regularnie spożywa zbyt mało warzyw. Dlatego powstała inicjatywa Veggies First: międzynarodowy ruch dedykowany zwiększaniu spożycia warzyw. Inicjatywa głównie skupia się na pokoleniu Z i młodych Millenialsach (w wieku 24-32 lat), grupie, na którą wskazują badania. read more

On Monday, June 30th, FreshPlaza published an article about the detection of the Oriental fruit fly in Grabouw. The article was sourced from another publication, but it was inadvertently overlooked that the source had originally published the information seven years ago. We sincerely apologize for any confusion this may have caused. read more

Vegetable processor Hessing Supervers started using its new production facility in the Netherlands in the spring of 2023. This transition was accompanied by a significant operation: moving 15 processing lines from its current sites to the new factory. "It was not an easy task," says Jeroen Spruit, NPR. read more

The stan Oregon enters the peak of its blueberry season and so far, conditions have been ideal. Jeff Malensky from Oregon Berry Packing stated, "The lead up to this season was as good as we could have asked for." In April, during pollination, the weather was dry and not too warm. read more

The cost of Iranian fruit in Russia has increased by 25%, driven by political tensions and logistical disruptions in the Middle East, according to SHOT. Importers report significant delays and rising expenses tied to reduced driver availability, unstable communication lines, and the need to. read more

China Meetup 2025, the event focused on mainland China associated with Asia Fruit Logistica, is scheduled to take place in Guangzhou from 8-9 September 2025. Organizers have confirmed increased international participation this year, with companies and delegates from various regions such as Asia, Europe, Latin America, attending the event. read more

Industrial Auctions is organizing three exciting online auctions focused on potato and onion processing equipment. At the auction in Stavenhagen (Germany), you will find a potato steam peeling line consisting of various machines from brands such as Eima and Gouda. In Belgium, a production and read more

The Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance has stopped the import of a 1.6-ton shipment of fresh peaches from Uzbekistan. This action was taken following the detection of the oriental fruit moth, Grapholita molesta, a quarantine pest, during a phytosanitary inspection. read more

New products are constantly being introduced by the melon and watermelon sector of Campo de Cartagena, in Murcia, Spain. Seed companies are working hard to create fruits that are more resistant to diseases and pests, while still being delicious and, of course, as profitable as possible. These products are aimed at the Spanish market. read more

Moldova's Parliament has approved in the first reading a reform that allows certified fresh fruit and vegetable operators to bypass routine quality inspections. The proposed changes to the law on quality control of fresh produce introduce a certification system for economic agents who meet certain criteria. read more

The premium imported fruit market in India is experiencing consistent growth, driven by the demand in urban areas for healthier and high-quality produce as well as global culinary trends. Urban millennials, Generation Z, families in metropolitan areas, and Tier-2 cities are influencing the demand, while the Indian hospitality industry is also contributing to the growing interest. read more

A fruit wholesaler based in Dordogne was given a one-year suspended prison sentence and a €50,000 fine for mislabeling imported fruits. The products, which came from Morocco, Portugal, and the Netherlands, were falsely labeled as French. This included... read more