Another record broken
Sector | General fresh produce
Cyclone Alfred disrupts fresh produce supply across Queensland
U.S. fruit consumption drops 7% driven by decline in juice intake
Australian diets shifting toward more junk food and less fruit
Vietnam navigates tariffs to boost agricultural exports to U.S. and EU
B.C. farmers face rising costs and import pressure amid tariff shifts
Polybot project advances ai-driven farming with SPRIND support
Mpact targets growth in fruit packaging amid mixed financial results
Tariff uncertainty disrupts agriculture and trade in Nogales
South Texas farmers urge action over Mexico's water treaty shortfall
"Moroccan exports have been a source of tension for European growers"
Growers concerned but praise response to fruit fly discovery in Auckland
Peru’s agricultural exports rise 22% to $12.8 billion in 2024
Jordan boosts fruit and vegetable exports with $2.8 million support package
Kashmir fruit growers disappointed by budget exclusions
Data from the 100 Healthy Days Observatory
Healthy lifestyle and eating in Italy and Denmark
Treatment Cold Plus Europe leads to more efficient cooling system with less friction and faster evaporation
US technology provides energy savings of 18 to 27% in cooling systems
Uzbekistan and Egypt to boost food industry cooperation
Under 25% of Brazilians meet WHO fruit and vegetable guidelines
Vitasafe on the growing market for fresh, ready-to-eat fruit salads, and fruit
"Strong growth in German food retailing, expansion into the discount sector expected"
Postuma takes 50 customers on a study trip to Sicily
Vietnam's fruit exports to China drop 43% due to stricter safety checks
Tariffs on certain products delayed until at least April 2
Trump eases Mexico tariffs as farmers face declining orders
Australia’s horticulture sector set for record growth in 2025
Rainstorm in Spain causes drop in fruit and vegetable supply, but no major damage so far
Tomatoes back in good, consistant supply
Grapes and Victorian plums pick of the bunch at Melbourne wholesale market
U.S.-Canada trade tensions drive up costs for Okanagan businesses
Olivier Feno-Feydel, Réseau Vivalya
"The International Agricultural Show is an opportunity to talk about sustainable food"
Cyclone Alfred threatens Queensland agriculture and inflation risks
Kakuzi highlights agribusiness growth and fresh produce expansion in Kenya
The Fa Fi startup helps Kyrgyz farmers enter export markets
Three-year partnership expands school garden program in Australia
Cyclone Alfred threatens farms in Queensland and New South Wales
Richard Schouten (GroentenFruit Huis) on US import tariffs:
"For now, we must wait and see which products make the list"
Additional tariff for China
U.S. implements 25 percent tariff on produce from Canada and Mexico
Cyprus launches €15.5m aid package for drought-hit farmers
Smartmele Fruits Trading launches in Dubai to expand global fruit trade
Wholesale fruit and vegetable prices:
Late season apple prices surge 72% as cauliflower drops 22%
"Lack of know-how, time and money" turns young French consumers away from fresh produce
REO Auction rebrands as REO with a new strategy and logo
Dutch-Ethiopian partnership advances sustainable agriculture and trade
UK retailers accused of misleading farmwashing practices
UK fruit and vegetable market mirrors fast fashion’s cost-cutting model
St. Maarten explores Panama as regional trade hub for fresh produce
Cambodia’s trade with Vietnam grows but remains imbalanced
Salon de l’Agriculture 2025
Carrefour and Vergers Écoresponsables sign partnership to secure the future of French orchards
ANIA denounces “Yet another publicity stunt”
At Karine Le Marchand’s Initiative, five retailers commit to supporting French farmers
Fruit in Schools program marks 20 years, combating food insecurity for New Zealand children
UK organic market grows 7.3% to £3.7 bln
Andre Rademeyer - AgrigateOne
‘One stop shop platform’ that streamlines the supply chain for suppliers, service providers, buyers
James Milne with Oppy
“Europe remains an important area to source high quality produce items from”
UAE-Kenya trade deal set to boost organic produce imports and investment
Natural gum and light technology extend fresh produce shelf life, reduce food waste
Bulltec's innovations on the vegetable front: watch the video!
Guaranteed weight: we need technologies that minimize product giveaway
Germany has voted: CDU-CSU is the strongest party, followed by the AfD
Industry representatives react to the results of the 2025 federal elections
Trump administration disrupt California farm grants
Vietnam faces 130 EU warnings over pesticide residues and food safety violations
Trump to end temporary suspension on Mexican and Canadian products
Export value of $3 billion
Recovery of New Zealand fruit and vegetable exports
Spain was its main supplier of lettuce, cabbage, cucumbers, citrus, melons, watermelons, and stone fruit
Germany's fruit and vegetable imports by product and country in 2023
Fresh fruit and vegetable confidence barometer - 2024 survey
"Consumer confidence maintained, despite renewed concerns"
over rising costs and financial mismanagement
Melbourne's Queen Victoria Market traders strike
Fire devastates Gusau vegetable market, destroying nearly half of premises
Unexpected load-shedding disrupts South African agriculture, raising production costs
Indian fruit exports expand to meet rising global demand
Vietnam-Netherlands trade grows 26.3% in 2024, driven by EVFTA tariff reductions
New Brazilian device targets post-harvest fruit losses with advanced heat monitoring
Cyprus unveils €60 million plan to modernize agriculture and to support young farmers
Upcoming U.S. tariffs and rising costs threaten B.C. fruit farmers despite $10 million aid
Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports drop 17% as durian shipments face regulatory hurdles
Guy Milette with Courchesne Larose discusses potential U.S. tariffs on produce
“We prepare for the worst, but expect the best”
Uzbekistan earned $81.7M from fruit and vegetable exports
Celebrating the start of the Inspire strawberry season
Michael Simonetta to retire from Perfection Fresh; Rod Quin appointed CEO
Spain overtakes France as the EU's leading country in terms of organic area
Looking back at 25 years in produce
Canadian grocers shift focus to local and global alternatives as U.S. trade uncertainty looms
"This confirms market acceptance of higher quality products and value from a product from Australian origin"
Export growth helps drive record Australian horticulture production values amid challenging environments
Economic hardship in Nigeria forces families to reduce fruit consumption despite health risks
Great Northern Highway to reopen after Cyclone Zelia flooding disrupts Kimberley supply routes
Rotterdam port drives global fresh produce trade with advanced cold storage logistics
EU approves €98.6 million aid for farmers in Spain, Croatia, Cyprus, Latvia, and Hungary after climate disasters
Paraná, Brazil, expands fruit and vegetable certification program to boost market access and quality
Kai Olschner - DP World
"We have a new initiative launching to bring fresh produce from Morocco into Europe and the UK using our terminals"
USDA projections highlight fresh produce trends, trade shifts, and climate challenges through 2034
Study finds locally grown produce in Victoria costs no more than imported alternatives
Summary of IFPA’s Executive Leadership Summit in Berlin
UAE fresh food sales surge, with vegetable demand surpassing 1 million tons in 2024
Brazil's fruit exports rise 49% in a decade, reaching 1.1 billion tons in 2024
American CANS Act mandates clear country-of-origin labels to support U.S. farmers and consumers
Unitec
"Our first robots for automated fruit picking will be ready in 2026"
How to prepare for the future with tariffs
Greenyard reports 5.6% sales growth, driven by higher volumes and price increases
NFU updates horticulture growth strategy, urges government action on key policies
FreshPlaza Special on South Africa
UK supermarkets support farmers on inheritance tax as domestic food production declines
Germany:
"Temperature-controlled transport of fruit, vegetables and dairy products"
Estonia grants €3.3 million in aid to farmers hit by extreme weather in 2023-2024
Pat McCullough of ProducePay
“We developed a model that makes working capital for growers bankable”
Vietnamese agricultural exporters face stricter EU and China import standards
UK fresh produce sector faces 27% import fee hike as APHA plans cost recovery
Spoiler alert: Not quite, but most do
Does every business need FX risk management?
North Ossetia and Belarus explore agricultural partnership in fruit and vegetable production
State government rejects Nambucca Valley Council's bid to regulate intensive horticulture
Produce organizations congratulate confirmation of U.S. Secretary of Agriculture
University of Oslo researchers explore fruit-derived molecule as potential Alzheimer's treatment
Brazil sees growing adoption of bio-inputs in fruit and vegetable production
Corporate identity theft at 'La Nuovissima Ortofrutta Palladino'
Scammers made purchases in Spain by posing as an Italian company
Spanish fruit and vegetable imports from the EU grew by 12%
Smurfit Westrock warns 25% U.S. tariff on Mexican goods could raise consumer prices
Bringing the requirements for third-country products into line with EU requirements will improve the agri-food sector's competitiveness
Direct collaboration with Everest at new fresh produce distribution center for Picnic in Geldermalsen
Fruit Attraction São Paulo 2025 expands with more exhibitors and market discussions
Ricardo Rosman returns to the fresh produce sector after a stint in policing
"At Fresh-Check, we do more than just inspections and quality checks"
One-third of U.S. fresh fruit and vegetable consumption comes from imports
UK relies on Spain for fresh produce, importing €4.82 billion in food
Binned Biosecurity Protection Levy a win for fresh produce growers
Kazakhstan becomes one of Uzbekistan’s top fruit and vegetable importers
EU launches dashboard to track agricultural sustainability, focusing on climate and resource impact
NFU urges UK government to act on food resilience report amid growing supply risks
South African fresh produce exporters secure 200 trade leads in Germany
250 to 300 Lidl stores closed due to ongoing strike
Immigration enforcement stirs fear among California farmworkers, impacting agriculture
JD.com and Tmall import fresh fruit via cross-border e-commerce, expanding cold chain capabilities
Hortfin marks seven years of supporting South Africa’s deciduous fruit industry
Tufts and Kaiser Permanente launch Food is Medicine network to expand nutrition-based healthcare
U.S. importers brace for potential 25% tariff on Mexican produce at Nogales border