The apple brand Sassy, grown in New Zealand, is now available for purchase in Tesco stores in the UK. read more

Peruvian company Beta Agroindustrial Complex has begun exporting blueberries to Asia, where it notes a rising demand for high-quality fruit. read more

This leads to cheaper fruits partially displacing more expensive varieties. Fresh fruit remains the preferred form of consumption, but the consumption of processed fruits is increasing. Products such as pre-cut fruit or dried fruit snacks are particularly popular. read more

Australian growers of Bravo apples, bred in Western Australia, are expected to harvest about 25% more fruit this season. read more

Po raz pierwszy mango uprawiane w Bangladeszu z zastosowaniem Dobrych Praktyk Rolniczych (GAP) zostały wyeksportowane do Szwajcarii, co stanowi znaczący krok dla sektora świeżych produktów kraju - tak donosi agencja BSS. Uprawiane w upazili Dinajpuru, Hakimpur, mango zostały wyprodukowane w ramach... read more

Azerbaijan has accused Russia's federal agricultural watchdog, Rosselkhoznadzor, of creating artificial barriers to its fruit and vegetable exports. According to the Azerbaijan Fruit and Vegetable Producers and Exporters Association, recent inspections have become stricter and less transparent,... read more

Typhoon Danas has caused agricultural losses in Taiwan estimated at nearly NT$1.1 billion (US$37.84 million), according to the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA). As of 8 am yesterday, crop damage covered 9,822 hectares, which accounts for over 1.5% of Taiwan's arable land, with an average crop loss rate of read more

The Department of Internal Trade in Thailand has collaborated with Go Wholesale, a prominent food ingredient wholesaler owned by Central Retail, to assist local fruit farmers and boost domestic consumption. This partnership is a key component of the government's wider strategy to stabilize fruit prices and increase domestic consumption. read more

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has responded to a letter from U.S. President Donald Trump threatening higher import duties unless a new trade agreement is reached, reaffirming Japan's commitment to continued negotiations. Speaking on Tuesday, Ishiba said he would work toward an agreement. read more

With a value of just over €100 million, hazelnuts are the crown jewel of Georgia's fruits and nuts exports. Last year, they brought in nearly four times as much foreign currency as mandarins, blueberries, or stone fruit. The vast majority—90% already shelled—heads to the European Union. read more

Imported kiwi from India is steadily increasing due to rising consumer demand for high-quality fruit. Retailers are becoming more aware of quality factors such as firmness, sweetness, and origin-specific traits, indicating a more sophisticated market. Hanissh Battra, founder of fresh produce. read more

On 6 July 2025, Mila Nijhof (formerly Den Engelsman) passed away at the age of 51. Mila came to the Netherlands as a young woman and, at the age of 22, joined Minnaar Holland as a native Russian speaker, marking the start of her long career in the world of fresh produce. After her time at read more

In South Africa, all fruit packhouses are faced with the same dilemma: how to balance super-efficient operations with the well-being of human workers? Packhouses in Western Europe and Australia appear to have fewer people compared to the bustling activity of a packhouse in Hoedspruit. read more

Before Russia's full-scale invasion, Kherson used to produce over 1.5 million tonnes of watermelons annually, nearly a third of Ukraine's total production. In 2022, 90% of the fields were lost to occupation, infrastructure was destroyed, and the land was mined. Today, early watermelons are back on Ukrainian shelves, but... read more

The premium mandarin brand Sweet C, known worldwide for its naturally sweet, seedless fruit, has kicked off its Summer 2025 consumer campaign, 'Blue is the New Orange', in India. The launch event took place in Gurugram and featured an evening of wellness, conversations, and a citrus-themed celebration. read more

As reported by reefertrends, the harvest began last month and Brad Siebert, CEO of New Zealand Avocado, anticipates a strong start to exports. Initial estimates suggest that the overall volume of the industry is slightly lower compared to last season. However, it is expected that... read more

The cultivation area for peaches and nectarines in China has generally decreased in recent years. In key production regions such as Shandong and Hebei, some farmers growing conventional peaches have switched to more profitable crops, especially cherries. read more

In June, three delegates from Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF) visited Australia to explore counter-seasonal horticulture export opportunities. They conducted interviews with Australian growers and horticulture experts to assess the feasibility of future export opportunities. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) in Cambodia announced on July 5th that the country can now directly export durian to China. This comes after the approval of 112 Cambodian durian farms and 30 packing facilities. read more

Plastic may never wilt, but it's choking Maharashtra's blooming floriculture industry—prompting MLAs across party lines to call for a ban on artificial flowers. Legislators on Monday raised concerns about the harmful impact of synthetic flowers on public health, the environment, and the. read more