Merci bus: over 45,000 visitors at 100 stops. Migros reported: "After a successful journey covering 8,500 kilometers throughout Switzerland, Migros' Merci bus tour ends in Bussigny, canton of Vaud, on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Highlights: A very special highlight was provided by former employees." read more

This time, the organizer, the Austrian consulting company gfa-consulting GmbH, has chosen the Hungarian capital Budapest as the event location. The conference, which will take place at Hotel FLOW around 30 kilometers from the airport, is said to be entirely dedicated to the organizers. read more

Fruit Logistica’s communications director for Spain and Latin America, Silvia de Juanes, discussed the role of innovation as a driver for competitiveness when she took part in a round table at this week’s Fruit and Vegetable Production and Distribution in Southern Spain 2025 conference. read more

According to the press service of Rosselkhoznadzor, as reported by reefertrends, the head of the authority, Sergei Dankvert, held talks with representatives of the Indian Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, as well as the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. read more

This week's signing of the new protocol for imports of South African stonefruit into China has also opened the door for the country's blueberries and cherries. read more

Avocados From Mexico has chosen actor and comedian Rob Riggle to lead a nationwide consumer marketing campaign in the United States. read more

With the Greek kiwifruit harvest officially starting on 15 October, exporters are already sounding a note of caution. Frosty conditions during the spring ensured that Greek stone fruit suppliers experienced an especially challenging season in 2025, including the country's cherry growers, whose crops were particularly affected. read more

At a meeting in Rome attended by the Italian Minister of Agriculture Francesco Lollobrigida and the New Zealand Ambassador Jackie Frizelle, company representatives discussed technological advancements that promise a boost for a sector that is... read more

The persimmon season in Germany is short. Promotional offers in the grocery retail sector (LEH) last for a period of 15 weeks, from mid-September to the end of December. Throughout the rest of the year, there are sporadic individual promotions, but they are not significant. read more

For Netherlands-based TTA-ISO, automation represents the future of horticulture, empowering growers to boost productivity, yields, and sustainability through solutions such as its advanced robotics and AI-driven systems. read more

Australia recorded its second-highest table grape season on record in 2024/25, and the outlook for the next season is promising, according to a new research report by agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank. read more

The Australian Horticulture Trade has appointed Mike Tyler, General Manager of Sales at Freshmax National, and Nick Makris, Export Sales Manager for Citrus at Costa Group, to its board of directors. read more

Perfection Fresh Australia has partnered with the creative agency Emotive to launch a bold new master brand platform and campaign that covers its entire range of fruits and vegetables. read more

Avocado-producing regions in Mexico have been declared free of pests, enhancing the country's phytosanitary status and reinforcing its position as the world's top avocado exporter. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (SADER) announced that several municipalities in Michoacan, read more

The Greek citrus season has only just begun, but quality, sizes, and demand are expected to be on a good level this year, says Spiros Tampakis, owner of Greek citrus exporter Tampakis Fresh. "The citrus season is just starting in Greece with the early clementine varieties, so volumes are still read more

Sales of the Dried Fruits and Vegetables category continue to grow year after year in the large-scale retail sector. Even in the first nine months of 2025, hypermarkets and supermarkets in Italy are recording very positive trends. read more

The looming rain threat this weekend is pushing farmers in Ireland to hasten the maincrop potato harvest. The current ground conditions are favorable, enabling field activities to proceed seamlessly. Most other crops, like maize and beet, have already been harvested. read more

Australasian Macadamia Society, this project aims to provide accurate and reliable forecasts for macadamia crops, aiding in decision-making processes for growers and industry players. By improving the availability of information, the initiative seeks to enhance the resilience and competitiveness of the Australian macadamia industry. read more

Apples from Afghanistan have traditionally been a source of affordable imported fruit for India. However, this season has been severely disrupted due to the closure of the Afghanistan-Pakistan border crossings, according to Abdul Hadi, Managing Partner at fresh produce importer DFC Global. read more

Australia has reported its second-largest table grape season on record, according to Rabobank's Table Grape Update 2025. The report found that production reached over 230,000 metric tons in 2024/25, up 20% from the previous year, driven by higher yields and younger vineyards reaching maturity. read more