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AnalysisChina’s fruit import volumes surge but value growth slows
Wayne Prowse provides an update on Asia’s biggest market, where total import volumes are up sharply on last year, driven by bananas and cherries
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AnalysisAnalysis: Seeded grapes ‘almost completely disappearing’
Dutch industry organisation GroentenFruit Huis says imports into the Netherlands have grown by 40 per cent in past decade
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AnalysisIGD warns UK food industry faces "make-or-break" 2026
IGD’s latest Economic Viewpoint report warns that UK food and drink businesses must prepare for a volatile environment in 2026
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AnalysisAnalysis: Health will become ‘a lifestyle aim’
Healthy lifestyles, affordability and leadership on sustainabilty among key 2026 trends forecast for UK shoppers and grocery retail, according to IGD
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AnalysisIs the divide in the tomato market destined to widen?
Faced with new challenges, some foresee the increasing commoditisation of fresh tomatoes, despite continued success for premium varieties
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AnalysisNew biosecurity leadership collaboration to protect cherry and summerfruit growers
Five-year project will see a dedicated biosecurity resource provide on-the-ground support in upholding biosecurity best management practices
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AnalysisCan varietal diversity shore up profitability of Peruvian exports?
New analysis from Fresh Fruit Peru suggests more varietal segmentation will protect exporters against growing price volatility
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AnalysisCosmic Crisp shoots for the stars in Australia
Red Rich Fruits CEO Matthew Palise expects Cosmic Crisp to maintain momentum in its second season after demand for the latest addition to Australia’s apple category outstripped supply
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AnalysisUS Northwest pear industry set for production rebound in 2025/26
After several seasons of reduced volumes, Oregon and Washington pear growers anticipate significant production increase and export growth
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is Chiquita Panama past the point of no return?
Strike action has pushed the multinational out of the Central American country, possibly forever. So what does the future hold for the people and plantations it has supported for more than a century?
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AnalysisThe future is bright for tropicals
Fruitnet Tropicals Congress hears how quality, consistency and better marketing are key to boosting sales
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AnalysisThailand partners with major petrol stations on mango giveaway
PT, PTT, Bangchak, and Susco customers to receive 1kg of free mangoes from growers in Chiang Mai and Lamphun provinces
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AnalysisBritish consumers “confused” by packaging recycling
Research by Aquapak shows that consumers are unsure despite the introduction of extended producer responsibility
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AnalysisChallenging campaign for Greek strawberries
Greek strawberry producers have faced significant challenges this past season, including unfavourable weather conditions, labour availability issues and high costs, but Labidino eyes expansion in 2025/26
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AnalysisAnalysis: Peru’s export business is right on trend
Recent poor weather dampened its growth, but overall the country’s export trade remains buoyant, as Wayne Prowse reports
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AnalysisNorth Macedonia organises for growth
Makfresh unites North Macedonia’s leading fresh produce exporters, with the goal of boosting the visibility of the country’s fruit and vegetables and expanding access to European markets
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AnalysisEU-UK deal “hopeful” sign for trade
Reduced border checks would be welcomed by Belgian exporters during an important period for tomatoes, peppers and aubergines
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AnalysisSyria battles drought, as sanctions are lifted
The removal of sanctions on Syria may help the country respond to severe drought conditions, including by modernising irrigation systems and boosting productivity
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AnalysisCompetition may intensify in UK citrus market after EU deal
Egyptian citrus suppliers to the UK may need to adapt to maintain export growth following a new trade agreement between the EU and the UK, says Osama Saleh of HoudElNile
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AnalysisFruit Logistica: Strategies for adapting to changing markets
This Fresh Produce Forum session looked at how flexibility, resilience and adaptability could be improved to survive successfully in volatile and turbulent markets