During the Berlin Fruit Logistica event, market and retail insights were presented by Shelly Vorster, focusing on the performance of avocados in Europe and projected growth trends in various countries. Data shared at the event suggested an average 16 percent volume growth forecast for Europe by 2025, with growth trends emerging. read more

Eagle-eyed grape-loving customers visiting Woolworths between Christmas and mid-January would have noticed a grape variety which neither they nor any other retail shopper anywhere in the world would have seen before. During a new-variety benchmark tasting in 2013, grape grower-exporter EXSA was. read more

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The Coordinator of Farmers and Livestock Organisations of Almería (Coag) is calling on European retailers and distributors to help maintain price stability and avoid putting commercial pressure on the region’s growers. This appeal comes after a significant decrease in vegetable production due to recent storms. read more

The Berlin trip for Fruit Logistica proves to be a valuable opportunity each year to read the current trends in an international setting like the German market. In fact, as the IFN editorial team, we took advantage of this by scheduling a dedicated retail tour. read more

Mastronardi Produce® has announced the retail launch of SUNSET® Pop Its™ bite-sized cucumbers. The product was previously introduced at the International Fresh Produce Association Global Produce and Floral show last October. The cucumbers will hit stores in a newly redesigned carrier. read more

Podczas niedawnej Dnia Truskawek w Holandii, Gijs Heineke, Dyrektor Zaopatrzenia w Owoce, Warzywa, Rośliny i Kwiaty w Albert Heijn, mówił o znaczeniu i potencjale wzrostu holenderskich truskawek. W 2025 roku, ta holenderska sieć supermarketów odnotowała wzrost sprzedaży truskawek o 27%. read more

In the last ten years, watermelon has undergone a real "skin" transformation. Thanks to a strong renewal of varieties, production has seen a shift in supply for large retailers from the traditional reference (48% in 2015 to 9% in 2025), to read more

Good Natured Berries has launched heart-shaped strawberry punnets for the Valentine's Day retail season, with distribution confirmed in Morrisons stores nationwide and Booths stores across the UK. This special packaging was created for February sales and aligns with the Valentine's Day theme. read more

Global onion markets are currently stable, but with a cautious tone. There is sufficient supply in many regions, steady retail demand, and some price pressure in specific markets. Trade dynamics are being influenced by quality issues, changing export patterns, and seasonal shifts in key producing areas. Italy has reported... read more

Singapore: Grab announces its fourth quarter and 2025 results with first full year net profit. Grab Holdings Limited reported unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter ending on December 31, 2025: Q4 2025 revenue increased by 19% year-over-year to $906 million. Q4 2025 on-demand Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) grew by 21% year-over-year to... read more

"Ogólnie rzecz biorąc, był to sezon jabłek obfitujący w rzeczywiste punkty krytyczne, ale także sezon, który dowiódł, jak ważna jest dobra organizacja. Tutaj, w północnej Mołdawii, w okolicach naszych sadów i pakowania w Corlăteni, rok zaczął się od stresu spowodowanego wiosennymi przymrozkami. Ich wpływ różnił się w zależności od sadu." read more

Planasa reports that the popularity of its Blue Maldiva variety is growing in various regions around the world. read more

In week 5, the negative trend for Lcc fruit and vegetable sales in large-scale retailing continues. All channels are experiencing a decline, with hypermarkets showing the worst performance, while supermarkets are holding up better. The overall trend remains unfavorable. read more

Good Natured Berries has introduced new heart-shaped strawberry containers at Morrisons and Booths stores throughout the UK just in time for Valentine's Day. read more

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Polskie sklepy sprzeciwiają się flagom z krajem pochodzenia dla owoców i warzyw Polska Organizacja Handlu i Dystrybucji (POHiD) wyraziła sprzeciw wobec propozycji Ministerstwa Rolnictwa dotyczącej obowiązkowych flag z krajem pochodzenia na wyświetlaczach owoców i warzyw. Źródło: esmmagazine.com. read more

To close a gap in the market, a breeding idea was developed and is now rapidly becoming a retail success. Pop Its, the extra-small snack cucumbers created by Mastronardi Produce in partnership with seed company Harmoniz, are quickly selling out in their initial markets and are now preparing for broader distribution. read more

The Sassy™ harvest has begun in the Hawke's Bay and Nelson regions of New Zealand, as well as in Shepparton, Australia, and South Africa. Australia was the first to start harvesting, with the initial pick taking place on February 2nd. This has brought relief to local retailers after a challenging apple season last year. read more

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