Frutas de Chile presented its brand in Europe

The launching ceremony was held at the city's Real Casino and was attended by more than 200 guests, representing Chilean fruit companies, importers, buyers, retailers, and other key players linked to the industry.

October 10 , 2024

Westfalia Fruit celebrates historic first shipment of avocados from South Africa to China

On October 8, 2024, the first container of South African avocados from Westfalia Fruit arrived in Shanghai,  where the Shanghai Customs conducted the inspection.

October 10 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: Blueberry prices hit record highs, but relief is on the horizon

The price surge can be seen across multiple regions, though it is especially pronounced in shipments from Peru and the U.S. West Coast, where Washington and Oregon blueberries have also seen a steep increase in prices.

October 10 , 2024

VOG’s strategy for fruit and vegetables: Putting the focus back on consumers

In order to appeal to new consumers, including young people, and to retain their loyalty, it is necessary to create a rich, colourful assortment featuring apples with a distinct personality. VOG’s work on its brands fully exemplifies this approach.

October 10 , 2024

Sinclair and Zespri launch compostable label

Zespri stated it intends to replace all labels with the new T55 label during a transition period next year.

October 10 , 2024

Mexico's 2024 peach production forecast to increase 3%

The top four peach-producing states account for about 71% of production, led by Zacatecas with nearly 40% of production, Michoacán and Chihuahua with 12% each, and Puebla with 8%.

October 10 , 2024

Pink Lady Europe Association producers anticipate a fruitful season

This growth trend is happening within a global apple market that is shrinking to 10.2 million tons, and the apple harvest potential in Europe being one of the lowest in the last ten years.

October 10 , 2024

South African citrus industry speaks out on new citrus greening accusations

Justin Chadwick, the CEO of the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has come out to defend the industry against accusations from some media outlets of a new threat of Huanglongbing (HLB) in the country. 

October 10 , 2024

BLOOM FRESH expands breeding portfolio to blueberries

Inka’s Berries, founded in Peru, is a blueberry breeding program responsible for creating premium varieties such as Abril Blue+ and Alessia Blue+.

October 09 , 2024

Tomra Food strengthens AI technology offering and highlights Valencia HQ

October 09 , 2024