Coverage of Europe’s local and international fruit and vegetable suppliers, including news and analysis of key areas such as production, trade, exports, logistics, and research and development.
Australian-bred proprietary rootstock offers the potential for significant improvements in yield, tree habit and Phytophthora resistance
Fresh fruit exports generated NZ$5.68bn FOB in 2025, up 42 per cent on 2024 results
Over 5,000 tonnes of Zespri Green kiwifruit expected to arrive in Tokyo mid-November
New capital will accelerate company’s retail expansion and strengthen its position in the global snacking market
Fresh Del Monte’s chairman and CEO Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh has intensified warnings about growing threats to global banana supplies, citing the spread of devastating diseases across key producing regions and mounting financial pressures on growers
Fresh Del Monte Produce has reported a net loss of US$29.1mn for the third quarter of 2025, despite net sales increasing to US$1.021bn, as the company moves to divest its Mann Packing business operations
Ecuadorean port handles more than 14,000 TEUs in seven days in September
Shipments grew 2 per cent despite record supply from New Zealand, with growers receiving good returns
Logistics giant Maersk has officially opened its new Belcon Cold Store facility in Cape Town as part of a more than US$100mn investment in South Africa’s cold chain infrastructure
South African stonefruit producers are forecasting strong growth in nectarines this season, while there will be modest increases for plums and peaches, with overall export volumes expected to rise 6 per cent compared to the previous season
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South African cherry growers in Ceres are expecting a bumper season with production up 5-7 per cent and exceptional fruit quality, thanks to ideal spring weather conditions that delivered perfect rainfall and sunshine timing
New appointments will lead next phase of US market growth
Companies expand their fresh processed options to better answer to the needs of modern consumers
Stonefruit orchards in South Africa have been provisionally registered with the country’s Department of Agriculture in anticipation of gaining market access to China following the signing of a historic trade protocol
CBC executive director Andrés Armstrong said consistency and quality are the best way to sustain value of exports
Negotiations to secure access to Vietnam, New Zealand and Japan reportedly at an advanced stage
The South African citrus industry has achieved a record export season with 203mn cartons shipped, significantly surpassing initial predictions and reinforcing the sector’s growth trajectory towards its 2032 Vision 260 target
DP World has officially inaugurated the Sokhna Logistics Park in Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone, marking a major milestone in the country’s trade infrastructure development with an $85mn investment
VIP and VOG Consortia’s yellow-skinned apple is back on supermarket shelves
Reusable packaging specialist expands logistics footprint to strengthen regional partnerships and ensure container availability during peak seasons