Less strawberry supply made for strong Valentine’s Day market

Less strawberry supply made for strong Valentine’s Day market

With fewer strawberries compared to last year at this time, the pre-Valentine's Day pull on strawberries looked strong. "Demand has been good. There…

Emerging countries like China, India and Turkey are becoming increasingly respectful of intellectual property

In an effort to develop, commercialize and promote new tree fruit varieties, the Associated International Group of Nurseries (AIGN®) was established in…

Colombian bananas face health, logistics, and fair trade challenges

"The Colombian banana sector faces constant challenges, but we continue working to guarantee the quality and sustainability of our production," stated…

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The difficulties of the Chinese market after the 60% increase in Chilean cherry production

The cherry season in Chile has been marked by a significant increase in production and a drop in prices. There has been an oversupply in the Chinese…

New compostable label shows the future of fruit labeling

At Fruit Logistica 2025, the Sinclair team presented a timelapse showcase of its compostable fruit labels. Having launched Sinclair-T55 with the Zespri…

Mexican avocado prices shift, Chilean blueberry imports rise, cucumber supply tightens

This report provides a trend analysis of the volume and prices of Seasonal Perishable commodities. Volume represents the current week, and prices…

Nutty Cruiser set to distribute almond samples across the U.S.

Blue Diamond Growers, a large almond marketer and processor, has introduced The Nutty Cruiser, a mobile almond sampling vehicle set to launch on…

All of the international Fruit Logistica Photo Reports are available

After publishing the FreshPlaza.com photo report of Fruit Logistica yesterday, we happily present the photo reports of our international colleagues.…

U.S. dominates India's dry fruit market with 93% share in almond imports

The United States has established a strong foothold in India's dry fruit sector, akin to China's role in global electronics. American almonds constitute nearly…

Alico reports $9.2 million loss in Q1 2025 as citrus production declines and land sales stall

Alico, Inc. has announced financial results for the first quarter that ended December 31, 2024. John Kiernan, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, stated, "During the first fiscal…

New flavors for microwave and oven-ready potato lines

The Little Potato Company is introducing two extensions to its Microwave Ready and Oven or Grill Ready product lines: A Little Hot Honey Microwave…

U.S. vegetable production 2024: Declines in tomatoes, sweet corn, and asparagus, while broccoli and carrots gain in value

The 2024 vegetable production report highlights significant shifts in crop yields, planted and harvested areas, and market values across multiple…

Smurfit Westrock warns 25% U.S. tariff on Mexican goods could raise consumer prices

Smurfit Westrock, one of the largest global cardboard box manufacturers, has indicated potential impacts on U.S. consumer spending if proposed 25% tariffs on…

Fruit spraying and drying lines up for auction

On behalf of Apeel Sciences in Valencia (Spain), Industrial Auctions is organizing an online auction with machinery for fruit processing. You can find…

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Ozone tech disinfects palletized and non-washable produce in a closed environment

A plug-and-play container, its size determined by the number of pallets that will be disinfected inside it every day, was developed by agronomist…

Record snowfall in Japan causes major damage to apple trees

In Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, record-breaking snowfall wasobserved from late December 2024 to January 2025. The total snowfallexceeded three…

2025 Rockit season gets underway

“We are excited to see that the crop is looking strong and consistent"

After a number of challenging seasons impacted by COVID, Cyclone Gabrielle, and other weather events, Rockit™ apple volumes bounced back strongly in…

Strong forecast returns for growers put Zespri on track to top $4.5 billion sales goal

Zespri has released its final forecast for the 2024/25 season with strong demand and its largest-ever crop putting the kiwifruit marketer on track to…

New Zealand kiwifruit harvest kicks off

New Zealand's 2025 kiwifruit harvest has begun with the first fruit picked just outside Edgecumbe in the Bay of Plenty, marking the earliest ever…

Fresh Antalya visited Fruit Logistica to meet with Turkish exhibitors

"Interest in our fair is increasing day by day"

The organization of the Turkish fresh produce exhibition Fresh Antalya visited Berlin to attend Fruit Logistica, looking to connect with the Turkish…

Amid scarcity of large-sized oranges, Egyptian exporters prioritize premium markets

The Egyptian Valencia orange campaign is progressing in a quite competitive market and enjoying strong demand. However, exporters are held back by the…

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Topian, the Neom Food Company expanding into table grapes and berry cultivation

Topian, the Neom Food Sector company was formed in 2022 and under the leadership of Juan Carlos Motamayor achieved impressive progress against…

Collaborative effort to enhance capacity at the Cape Town Container Terminal

Stakeholders in the export-orientated fruit value chain, together with the Western Cape Government and Transnet Port Terminals, are pleased to announce…

New cabbage cutting machine and washing solution introduced

Kronen GmbH recently presented its CAP 350 cabbage cutting machine and HEWA 4000 washing machine for fruit, vegetables, and salad leaves at the Fruit…

Spanish fruit and vegetable imports from the EU grew by 12%

From January to November 2024, Spanish fresh fruit and vegetable imports from the EU grew by 12%, totaling 1.9 million tons, and imports from non-EU countries…

Spain and France see slight price changes, while Slovakia rises from €136 to €148 per 100 kg

In the comparison of week 4 (ending 26-01-25) and week 5 (ending 02-02-25), price changes per 100 kg varied across different countries. In Spain (ES),…

Panel discusses EU plastic packaging ban for fruits and vegetables under 1.5 kg

At Fruit Logistica, a panel organized by ProFood and Freshfel Europe addressed the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and its implications…

Storm Éowyn causes €4.46 million in damages to Irish horticulture sector

The Irish horticulture sector faces an estimated €4.46 million impact from Storm Éowyn. The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA), alongside the Organic Growers of…

Camposol achieves Global GAP certification for pitahaya

The Camposol agro-industrial company announced that it has achieved Global GAP certification for its pitahaya cultivation and packing plant. "This…