Mario Steta, International President of the International Blueberry Organization, attended the 15th annual Aneberries Congress in Guadalajara, Mexico. Along with other industry leaders from Chile, Mexico, Peru, and Colombia, Steta analyzed the industry on a global level. read more

The apple and pear export industry in South Africa is raising concerns about increasing losses due to inefficiencies at the Port of Cape Town. read more

The dispute is currently being discussed at the World Trade Organization (WTO), where at the request of South Africa, two panels were established during a meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) to review the measures that South Africa considers to be unscientific and discriminatory. read more

Approximately 300,000 tons are attributed to sweet cherries and 100,000 tons to sour cherries. This information comes from a recent report by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). According to the report, the main growing areas are Izmir (sweet cherries) and Afyonkarahisar (sour cherries). read more

There are increasing indications that Trump's aggressive new tariff policies could prompt direct negotiations between South Africa and Brussels to address a trade conflict related to concerns about Citrus Black Spot and False Codling Moth in South African citrus shipments to the European Union. read more

The apple production is estimated to be around 3.6 million tons, which is about 5% more than in 2024. The pear harvest is expected to be about 5% higher than the previous year, reaching approximately 77,600 tons. Plum production is projected to increase by 33% to around 126,800 tons. The sour cherry harvest will be... read more

The International Fresh Produce Association Australia and New Zealand (IFPA ANZ) has appointed an experienced government relations and communications specialist to lead its corporate affairs, policy, and advocacy efforts. read more

Ten artykuł jest częścią serii zapowiedzi wystawców Asiafruit Magazine na Asia Fruit Logistica, wyróżniając niektóre z kluczowych firm, które będzie można zobaczyć na najważniejszym wydarzeniu owocowo-warzywnym w Azji. Artykuł ten prezentuje wystawców we wszystkich rynkach w Azji, z wyłączeniem Chin; koncentracja na Chinach będzie... read more

The New Zealand snack-sized apple brand, Rockit, has introduced a new Small Family Pack to global markets to cater to the high consumer demand for everyday sharing occasions. read more

This year's plum harvest in the key growing region of Rheinhessen, Germany, is currently in full swing. Just like last year, the first early plums were harvested in mid-July, and the harvest of the popular Cacak's Schöne variety is now picking up pace. read more

Researchers from Tezpur University, in collaboration with Abohtani Agro Producer Company and independent laboratories, have confirmed that Moran ginger from Upper Assam has an estimated Scoville Heat Units (SHU) of 106,750, categorizing it as 'very highly pungent' above 80,000 SHU. read more

Belgium: Okay opens sustainable neighborhood supermarket in Vilvoorde

Colruyt Group announced: "On Thursday, August 14th, Okay will open its 147th store in Vilvoorde. Situated at Abeelstraat 151, this convenient neighborhood supermarket offers a diverse range of products for every part of the day." read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has partnered with the CMA CGM Group to introduce containerized shipping for banana and pineapple exports from the Philippines to Japan and South Korea. This new approach replaces the conventional breakbulk shipping method with containerized logistics, with the goal of enhancing the cold chain efficiency. read more

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This year, Ukraine's Poltava region has planted over 5,000 hectares of watermelons and melons, making it the country's leader in melon-growing acreage, according to the regional Department of Agro-Industrial Development. Local farmer Hryhorii Khan manages around 1,500 hectares, of which 50 read more

The President of the Northwest Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Cherif Chenani, has confirmed efforts to export Tunisian flowers to the Netherlands and Europe, starting from farms in the country's northwest. Chenani explained, in a statement to national radio, that around 500 families between Nafza read more

W Etiopii obserwuje się rosnącą tendencję do zróżnicowania letnich odmian kwiatów w ramach istniejącego sektora ogrodniczego. Przejście od polegania na ograniczonych odmianach kwiatów do uprawy gatunków liści eukaliptusa jest obiecującym rozwojem dla zróżnicowania etiopskiego sektora kwiatowego. read more

Mangoes are still being shipped from Mexico. According to Gary Clevenger from Freska Produce, the Northern Mexican mango season is coming to an end and transitioning from Kents to Keitt mangoes in the Los Mochis region. This transition is occurring a few weeks earlier than usual this year. read more

France is experiencing increasing pressure from the import of tomatoes from Morocco, particularly a significant rise in cherry tomato imports. Complaints about unfair competition are frequently reported in the news, and the topic was a central point of discussion during a recent gathering of EU market analysts. read more

The Import Promotion Desk (IPD) has announced Brazil as its new partner country for Fruit Attraction, which will take place from September 30 to October 2 in Madrid. Over 30 producers from Egypt, Brazil, Côte d'Ivoire, Ecuador, Kenya, Colombia, Morocco, and Peru will participate, presenting a variety. read more