Hear from fresh produce business experts including Tesco, Oddbox, Elenovations and Alegra in the latest episode of Fruitnet’s video podcast
Panama’s Chamber of Commerce, Industries, and Agriculture has welcomed banana giant Chiquita’s decision to resume operations in Bocas del Toro by February 2026, following its recent departure amid a labour dispute
Fresh fruit and vegetable imports to Spain increased significantly during the first half of 2025, with volumes up 9 per cent to 2.4mn tonnes and value rising 14 per cent to €2.956bn.
A new study from the University of Life Sciences in Poland has demonstrated that Fresh Inset’s Vidre+ technology can significantly extend the shelf-life of cherries, with treated fruit maintaining quality for up to nine days longer than untreated samples
The Brazilian government has responded to the US’s move to slap a 50 per cent tariff on Brazilian produce by facilitating direct purchases for use in public schools and hospitals
Italian organic fruit and vegetable specialist posts impressive increase to €67.3 million, bucking the trend in a market experiencing minimal growth in consumption
United Exports’ premium blueberry brand deepens engagement with Chinese customers through the introduction of trademarked local brand name
Global berry producer-marketer Hortifrut will exhibit alongside strategic partner Naturipe at Asia Fruit Logistica 2025, highlighting its growing presence in Asian markets through local production and direct imports
Launch comes ahead of the peak Mid-Autumn Festival gifting season
Nina Pullman speaks to John Hicks, director of brand and marketing for potato supplier Albert Bartlett, for the lowdown on the company’s new deal with tennis legend Andy Murray
Company aims to go head-to-head with fast food giants and highlight fresh, healthier alternatives
PrepWorld’s new prepared pomegranate line has gone into Costco stores nationwide
Post-harvest technology specialist GP Graders has released a new fully sanitary-designed sorting and grading machine specifically engineered for blueberries, featuring dry-handling technology and advanced defect detection
Produce Plus Spring is headlined by a keynote interview with MOYA 2025 winner Sonia Gabauer. She reveals the keys to the successful Driscoll’s Australia Sweetest Batch Strawberries campaign. Plus, a wrap up of Hort Connections and features on berries, avocados, citrus and IFPSS 2025.