Anuga FoodTec India, the comprehensive trade fair for food and beverage technology in South Asia, took place from August 20 to 22, 2025, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai. Organized by Koelnmesse India, the 19th edition showcased over 700 exhibitors from 29 countries and attracted more than 30,000 visitors. read more

With the transition from winter to spring, the end of imported lemon shipments from the southern hemisphere to the U.S. is approaching. Despite this, North American markets are still receiving some shipments from Chile and a smaller volume from South Africa. "This has been a particularly challenging season." read more

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The Greek cooperative ASEPOP Naoussa has 450 members and sells its peaches and nectarines under the Vermina brand. Production has already bounced back from the low initial productivity at the start of the season, and the packing house is operating at full capacity. However, read more

Spain (14.8 million tonnes), Italy (13.9 million tonnes), and France (5.8 million tonnes) were the largest producers of fresh vegetables in the EU, accounting for 55% of the total harvest. In 2024, the EU's harvest production increased for several key vegetable types compared to 2023. The tomato production was read more

"Our diverse production sites in Africa and South America give our customers the confidence that we can deliver avocados of consistently high quality year-round." read more

Agroberries Group has expanded its business in Asia by introducing BerryWorld Asia, a new regional division that will distribute and market its award-winning, licensed berry varieties in the region. read more

As the first industry to sign this agreement for the complete avoidance of deforestation, the Mexican avocado industry aims to set a national example and advance its path towards sustainability. read more

Out of the total quantity, vegetables accounted for 3.2 million tonnes (-2.75%) and 4.981 billion Euros (+5.44%). The most exported product was lettuce with 456,000 tonnes, closely followed by peppers with 456,000 tonnes. In terms of revenue, peppers generated 1.062 billion Euros during this period, while tomatoes brought in 677.5 million Euros. read more

Sumitomo Chemical Australia has announced several appointments and changes to its network, including the addition of Sam Boyce and Stephan Logoida as regional managers. read more

Premier Fresh Australia has broadened its global fresh produce trading presence with a new high-quality stonefruit marketing partnership with Montague Farms. read more

Favorable weather conditions in 2025 are supporting a good onion harvest in Hungary. However, other European producers also expect high yields, raising the risk of oversupply and price pressure. Industry representatives, including the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) and FruitVeB, are monitoring the situation closely. read more

It is impossible to quantify the impact of American tariffs on the rest of the citrus trade at this point. However, other markets have been receiving higher volumes of citrus from South Africa. One of these markets is Russia, where Pomona Fruit has established a reputation as a reliable retail supplier of citrus. read more

"Every time we set up a farm, a fair number of staff at the site appear somewhat skeptical initially," says Tyler Blair, CEO and Co-Founder of Bit-Farms in Michigan, USA. "But three weeks later, they're thanking us for our work. I'm not exactly sure what changes during that time, but they ..." read more

Agroberries Group has announced the launch of BerryWorld Asia, a new regional division that will serve as the central platform for distributing and marketing its award-winning berry varieties in Asia. BerryWorld Asia will have dedicated teams based in Shanghai and Hong Kong. read more

A new study, led by Chinese researcher Wang Y., has investigated the accumulation of organic acids in Chinese cherry fruits, with a focus on the genetic and biochemical mechanisms at play. The research offers valuable insights into how organic acids like citric, malic, and ascorbic acid affect fruit quality. read more

Premier Fresh Australia has announced a new international stone fruit marketing agreement with Montague Farms, expanding its global fresh produce trading network. The agreement involves Premier Farms International (PFI), a joint venture between Premier Fresh Australia, Cutri Fruit, and Camera. read more

Sezon awokado w Peru oficjalnie zakończył się w sierpniu. W tym sezonie skupiono się na próbie wydłużenia okna zbiorów, wzmocnieniu rynków w Japonii, Rosji i Kanadzie oraz wdrożeniu bardziej agresywnej strategii rozwoju w Azji. Eksporterzy borykali się z problemami logistycznymi, różnicami w kalibracji, oraz... read more

Harvested fruit and vegetable volumes increased in Bulgaria in 2024, according to Eurostat. The country harvested slightly more than 527,000 tons of vegetables, including melons, a 12% rise compared to 470,000 tons in 2023. Tomato output increased by 11% to 128,000 tons, while carrot production also saw a rise. read more

W celu ożywienia sektora florystycznego na Tajwanie i umocnienia jego pozycji na arenie międzynarodowej, Ministerstwo Rolnictwa (MOA) oficjalnie uruchamia Centrum Innowacji w Przemysł Kwiatowy (FIIC) we wrześniu 2025 roku. Ten nowo powstały ośrodek integruje zasoby związane z taiwańską orchideą. read more