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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.

Procado avocado rootstock

Innovar partners to develop Procado avocado rootstock IP worldwide

2025-10-30T06:49:00+00:00By

Australian-bred proprietary rootstock offers the potential for significant improvements in yield, tree habit and Phytophthora resistance

GEN kiwifruit

Kiwifruit drives New Zealand’s fruit export growth

2025-10-29T23:59:00+00:00By

Fresh fruit exports generated NZ$5.68bn FOB in 2025, up 42 per cent on 2024 results 

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Final charter for New Zealand kiwifruit season sets sail for Japan

2025-10-29T23:36:00+00:00By

Over 5,000 tonnes of Zespri Green kiwifruit expected to arrive in Tokyo mid-November 

Fruitist

Fruitist closes US$150mn in funding to power global expansion

2025-10-29T18:12:00+00:00By

New capital will accelerate company’s retail expansion and strengthen its position in the global snacking market

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Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh highlights “intensified” banana supply threat

2025-10-29T17:49:00+00:00By

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

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Fresh Del Monte reports net loss despite higher sales

2025-10-29T11:42:00+00:00By

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

Contecon Guayaquil

Contecon Guayaquil sets record for most TEUs moved in a week

2025-10-29T11:29:00+00:00By

Ecuadorean port handles more than 14,000 TEUs in seven days in September

Chilean kiwifruit

Chilean kiwifruit closes positive campaign

2025-10-29T10:56:00+00:00By

Shipments grew 2 per cent despite record supply from New Zealand, with growers receiving good returns

Maersk Belcon cold store Cape Town inauguration

Maersk inaugurates Belcon Cold Store in Cape Town

2025-10-29T10:56:00+00:00

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

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South African stonefruit exports forecast to grow

2025-10-28T16:03:00+00:00By

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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Tru-Cape forecasts 5-7 per cent cherry production increase with excellent quality

2025-10-28T15:39:00+00:00By

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

Colombian avos

CAB elects new officers and directors

2025-10-28T13:19:00+00:00By

New appointments will lead next phase of US market growth

Belgian fries

Belgian potato suppliers adapt to UK consumer trends

2025-10-28T09:17:00+00:00By

Companies expand their fresh processed options to better answer to the needs of modern consumers

John Steenhuisen China South Africa stonefruit agreement

South African fruit leaders welcome China stonefruit access

2025-10-27T15:49:00+00:00By

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

Chilean blueberries

Varietal replacement gathers pace in Chilean blueberry sector

2025-10-27T11:59:00+00:00By

CBC executive director Andrés Armstrong said consistency and quality are the best way to sustain value of exports