Germany is the third-largest importer of fresh cherries in the world, following China/Hong Kong and Russia. From 2015 to 2024, between 55 to 77 percent of cherries consumed in Germany were imported, with the majority coming from other EU member states. The largest non-EU supplier is Turkey for sweet cherries. read more

Mike Parr, CEO of PML Seafrigo UK and Ireland, has highlighted various challenges facing the logistics sector in the UK, cautioning about potential effects on the supply and pricing of fresh produce. Parr mentioned concerns such as the sudden EU reset, the suspension of the Approved Operator Scheme rollout, and ongoing issues. read more

Vietnam's durian exports have bounced back since May 2025, with increasing volumes recorded over the last three months. As per the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, from May to July, the country exported 7,745 shipments of fresh durians amounting to over 207,000 tons, which is more than 10 times the previous period. read more

"This marks an important step towards a more controllable population," says researcher Herman Helsen. "At various locations in central Netherlands, we are releasing parasitic wasps of the species Ganaspis kimorum. This parasitic wasp originates from Asia and is..." read more

Despite the unfavorable weather conditions, there will be no shortage of Polish blueberries, predicted by the experts at "sadyogrody.pl". read more

This financed various federal programs and federal initiatives. For example, funds from the federal government were allocated for the National Action Plan "Germany's Initiative for Healthy Eating and More Exercise" (In Form), which focuses on measures for promoting a healthy lifestyle among children in daycare centers. read more

One of the stated goals is to strengthen professional representation through the CR and to give more weight to regional concerns in Paris. It was also announced that "independent consultation" will be provided. The central body of the French chambers has so far been their umbrella organization (Chambers). read more

This is the first time that access has been agreed for an entire fruit category. Apricots, peaches, nectarines, plums, and prunes will be part of the access agreement. read more

Spain's Bonnysa is expanding its fresh-cut range as it continues to gain ground in this segment. Since entering the fresh-cut market in 2006 with the introduction of its natural grated tomato, the company has been steadily increasing its convenience range, which now includes guacamole. read more

South African Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen has announced that China has agreed to grant access for imports of South African stonefruit starting from next season. The new protocol is expected to be signed on the sidelines of the G-20 Summit in South Africa in November. read more

New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) officially launched its 2025 ‘Made With Care New Zealand’ campaign in Thailand with the debut of its fruit truck caravan in the heart of Bangkok. read more

The July/August 2025 issue of Asiafruit Magazine is now accessible to subscribers through the Asiafruit app on Apple, Android, and desktop platforms. This edition provides the most recent news and insights from the dynamic fresh produce markets in Asia. read more

Ten artykuł jest częścią serii zapowiedzi wystawców magazynu Asiafruit Magazine na targach Asia Fruit Logistica, prezentującej kilka kluczowych firm, które warto odwiedzić podczas najważniejszego wydarzenia związanego z owocami i warzywami w Azji. Pełną publikację można obejrzeć w najnowszym wydaniu magazynu Asiafruit lub na stronie internetowej. read more

The Greek police reported seizing 598 pounds of cocaine, estimated to be worth over US$6.5 million, concealed inside a container of bananas imported from Ecuador. The operation was conducted based on information from the United Kingdom's National Crime Agency, indicating that the shipment was headed to northern Greece. read more

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

Egypt's production of sweet potatoes is steadily increasing, fueled by growing export demand, especially from Europe. High domestic consumption is maintained by competitive pricing and the nutritional benefits of sweet potatoes. Planting in Egypt typically starts in April, with harvests taking place in August. Since 2021, the planted area has been expanding. read more

NLight has officially opened a new headquarters in the Netherlands. The new space will be located at Walerij 53 in Noordwijkerhout. "We're scaling fast, but we're not scaling loose," says Joost van Rooij, Manager EU Operations. "Opening this HQ means being where it matters - close to our customers,... read more

The Pete Garcia Company has signed an exclusive agreement with Seaman Paper Company for the Wholesale Floral market. The two companies have introduced the SatinWrap Floral line in various regions including North America (U.S. & Canada), Hawaii, Mexico, Colombia, the Caribbean, and Ecuador for wholesale distribution. read more

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The Federal Association of Producer Organizations for Fruit and Vegetables (BVEO) will host the next Prognosfruit event from August 5 to 7, 2026, in Konstanz, Germany. This annual congress, which is held in various countries each year, is considered the industry's premier gathering for pome fruit. read more