Mercosur expected to benefit the Brazilian fruit industry in 2025

Three-quarters of the fruit exported from Brazil is destined for the European Union, and thanks to the decrease in tariffs, Brazilian products are expected to enjoy a higher revenue return for Brazilian growers.

January 27 , 2025

Westfalia Fruit to champion sustainability and community development at Fruit Logistica

Scheduled for February 5-7, 2025, the event presents a prime opportunity for Westfalia to unveil its pioneering technologies, including natural avocado dyes and community-driven initiatives.

January 24 , 2025

Statement from the Cherry Marketing Institute on FDA’s “healthy” rule

The FDA’s revised “Healthy” label criteria are intended to help consumers easily identify foods that are particularly useful as the foundation of a diet consistent with dietary recommendations.

January 16 , 2025

Cosmic Crisp is back in Europe with a young and urban campaign

Volumes are expected to reach 21,000 tons. In the northern hemisphere, it is available from January to mid-autumn.

January 16 , 2025

Sales of Queen Garnet plums in Australia start

Protected under PBR, the Queen Garnet plum is nurtured by Nutrafruit and its global network of growers, market agents, and ingredient processors.

January 10 , 2025

Organic blueberries from Chile and Peru available throughout early months of this year

The volumes, originating from Naturipe’s South American growing operations in Peru and Chile, are among the highest quality in taste and appearance and will resonate well with retailers and customers alike, the company said in a release.

January 03 , 2025

Washington State University's WA64 apple finally has a name

Washington State University apple breeder Kate Evans announced the apple's new name, Sunflare, at the Northwest Horticulture Expo in Yakima, Washington.

December 12 , 2024

Kroger-Albertsons merger terminated

Albertsons is now suing Kroger for billions of dollars, claiming Kroger refused to offer an adequate divestiture package and repeatedly ignored regulators' concerns.

December 11 , 2024

Naturipe amplifies strawberry program

Driven by new investments in expanded acreage, cutting-edge growing techniques, and proprietary flavorful varieties, the company expects to quadruple its supply of premium greenhouse strawberries during the 2024-25 season