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Fruitbox 115 · Daniel Sauvaitre & Philippe Binard, World Apple & Pear Association
Recorded live at Prognosfruit 2025, the latest episode of Fruitbox brings you instant reaction to this year’s European apple and pear production forecasts
The Fresh Ideas Show: Summer sales, blueberries or bust, and magic magnets
Hear from fresh produce business experts including Tesco, Oddbox, Elenovations and Alegra in the latest episode of Fruitnet’s video podcast
Beyond the FPJ Big 50: Are people really buying more fruit and veg?
Listen to the first episode of The Fresh Produce Journal Podcast and find out why fresh produce sales in the UK are at a record high
The Fresh Ideas Show: Banana drama, Brexit bridge-building, and a bunch of clever Kiwis
Fruitnet’s brand new podcast features exclusive interviews and expert analysis of the big stories in the fruit fresh produce business
South African citrus sector rethinks tactics in dispute with EU
Video: Magnetic fields, better yields
RSA apple and pear industry calls for urgent action at Port of Cape Town
El Ciruelo: Trump tariffs do not pose a significant risk for us
Sun World showcases future of table grapes at 2025 July Field Day
USHBC announces startups chosen for Blueberry Boost Accelerator’s inaugural cohort
Inia trials natural shelf-life extending solution for berries
South African citrus sector rethinks tactics in dispute with EU
Video: Magnetic fields, better yields
RSA apple and pear industry calls for urgent action at Port of Cape Town
El Ciruelo: Trump tariffs do not pose a significant risk for us
Sun World showcases future of table grapes at 2025 July Field Day
USHBC announces startups chosen for Blueberry Boost Accelerator’s inaugural cohort
Inia trials natural shelf-life extending solution for berries
Saga Robotics raises £8.4mn as Thorvald enters commercial breakout phase
Dole launches Consumer Compass 2026 research project
IAG Cargo reports growth in perishable volumes
Bonnysa expands fresh-cut presence in domestic and international markets
Maf Roda harnesses AI and robotics to advance postharvest technology
Fruitbox 115 · Daniel Sauvaitre & Philippe Binard, World Apple & Pear Association
Chile moves to contain surge in fruit fly infestations
Morocco moves up global blueberry rankings
Smaller Clemenules crop keeps Asian expansion plans in check
Dole’s Q2 results exceed estimates on strong produce demand
South African growers yearn for soft landing as Trump tariffs bite
Video: Tariff tension triggers Canadian concern
South Africa continues talks with US over new tariffs
Asia Fruit Logistica exhibitor preview: Asia
Rockit launches new small family pack
Asia Fruit Logistica edition of Asiafruit out now
China green lights imports of South African stonefruit
Asia Fruit Logistica exhibitor preview: Australasia
T&G Global returns to profitability
New Zealand set for strong showing at Asia Fruit Logistca
Mission Produce’s Central and South America president to retire in November
Bloom Fresh wins plant variety rights case
The Fresh Ideas Show: Summer sales, blueberries or bust, and magic magnets
EU pear production to rise slightly in 2025/26
EU apple production to remain low at 10.46mn tonnes
Rijk Zwaan strengthens Asian market position with innovative products and increased presence
Maersk reports “strong results” in second quarter
Australian Soluna apples make US debut
New Zealand avocado industry unites under FernMark
Turkish lemons “lacking” after frosty spring
Del Monte partners with CMA CGM for Asian banana and pineapple shipments
ICTSI reports 14 per cent revenue increase in first half
Australia and Indonesia strengthen agricultural relationship
Vertical Future in administration after losses widen
Video: Magnetic fields, better yields
RSA apple and pear industry calls for urgent action at Port of Cape Town
Sun World showcases future of table grapes at 2025 July Field Day
UK drought declared to be ‘nationally significant incident’
Saga Robotics raises £8.4mn as Thorvald enters commercial breakout phase
Dole launches Consumer Compass 2026 research project
Blue Skies marketing director steps down
Bonnysa expands fresh-cut presence in domestic and international markets
Botanicoir responds to demand with major drying investment
Fruitbox 115 · Daniel Sauvaitre & Philippe Binard, World Apple & Pear Association
Albert Bartlett steps up FareShare partnership
Morocco moves up global blueberry rankings
Tong bolsters sales team with two new appointments
Dole’s Q2 results exceed estimates on strong produce demand
G’s sees regen breakthrough as trials cut fertiliser and boost crop health
Video: FreshLinc’s Lee Juniper on border controls and driver shortages
Daily Dose wins Waitrose listing for two new apple juices
Applications open for OFC’s Inspire programme
The Fresh Ideas Show: Summer sales, blueberries or bust, and magic magnets
IFPA ANZ welcomes new government relations and communications specialist
Rockit launches new small family pack
Queensland researchers explore plant “vaccines” to protect vegetable crops
New Zealand brings freshness to Bangkok with fruit truck campaign
Erbacher’s Fruit & Vegetables voted ‘a better choice!’ Retailer of the Year
T&G Global returns to profitability
EU pear production to rise slightly in 2025/26
EU apple production to remain low at 10.46mn tonnes
Game-changing technology set to strengthen banana industry’s biosecurity
Australian Soluna apples make US debut
New Zealand avocado industry unites under FernMark
Australia and Indonesia strengthen agricultural relationship
MG Group invests in tomato production
Roc Partners and T&G Global collaborate on premium New Zealand apple project
Fresh Del Monte CEO warns of global banana shortage
Australian growers trial advanced tech to cut labour costs
The Wiggles kicks off Australian fruit and vegetable industry-backed tour
UN chief warns mega droughts could make fruit and veg ‘annual treat’
Lemdell awarded Sydney Markets Wholesaler of the Year for a third consecutive year
New Zealand kiwifruit growers conclude successful harvest season
Asia Fruit Logistica edition of Asiafruit out now
Maf Roda harnesses AI and robotics to advance postharvest technology
New Zealand brings freshness to Bangkok with fruit truck campaign
Mission Produce’s Central and South America president to retire in November
Video: Industry is ‘resilient’ despite cost increases
Guatemalan avocado exporters still waiting to embark on exports to US
Westfalia avocado oils lauded at inaugural SA Food & Beverage Awards
New Zealand avocado industry unites under FernMark
Spanish fruit and vegetable imports show strong growth
WAO: Avocados top the charts in nutrient-to-water efficiency
Experts expect no slowdown in UK avocado market
Kenya’s avocado exporters scale up
Egyptian avocado producer Pico plans significant plantation expansion
DiMuto ships first AI-verified Peruvian avocados into China
Strong start for Peruvian avos
Trops inaugurates €9mn Tavira facility
Montosa ready for next chapter of growth
Brazil’s fruit exports surge 27 per cent in first half of 2025
T&G Global confirms sale process amid takeover interest
Australian avocados look to increase international market share
South African citrus sector rethinks tactics in dispute with EU
Asia Fruit Logistica edition of Asiafruit out now
Maf Roda harnesses AI and robotics to advance postharvest technology
Chile moves to contain surge in fruit fly infestations
Smaller Clemenules crop keeps Asian expansion plans in check
South African growers yearn for soft landing as Trump tariffs bite
South Africa continues talks with US over new tariffs
US tariff deadline looms for South African exporters
Spanish grapefruit production on the rise
South African exporters left hanging on for another seven days
Rubira and new Ailimpo president address the challenges facing sector
South African citrus crop set to exceed 180mn cartons
South African citrus growers pile pressure on president Ramaphosa
South African citrus exports 18 per cent up at season midpoint
New South Wales citrus researchers acquire new Maf Oceania grader
South African grapefruit campaign breaks new ground
Florida citrus growers to benefit from US$675.9mn hurricane recovery assistance program
M&S launches seedless lemons
South African citrus exports to US face tariff deadline
US tariffs force South African fruit exporters to rethink strategy
Video: Magnetic fields, better yields
USHBC announces startups chosen for Blueberry Boost Accelerator’s inaugural cohort
Inia trials natural shelf-life extending solution for berries
Saga Robotics raises £8.4mn as Thorvald enters commercial breakout phase
Maf Roda harnesses AI and robotics to advance postharvest technology
Morocco moves up global blueberry rankings
Video: Tariff tension triggers Canadian concern
Mission Produce’s Central and South America president to retire in November
The Fresh Ideas Show: Summer sales, blueberries or bust, and magic magnets
Berries del Oeste reports strong uptake of its varieties
Peruvian blueberries on their way to Indonesia
Bumper crop for British blueberries
USHBC launches ‘Blueberries Go Big’ marketing campaign
Hortifrut launches on-the-branch blueberries in Europe
Ribena owner invests nearly £1mn in JHI blackcurrant programme
OSY Group partners with Sharpak to extend soft fruit shelf-life
Delhaize switches to cardboard punnets for Belgian strawberries
Serbia and Romania lead blueberry charge
Blueberry supplier Family Tree Farms expands EU and UK sales teams
Breeder unveils UK’s first home-grown blueberry variety
Maf Roda harnesses AI and robotics to advance postharvest technology
Company’s latest innovations have a strong focus on AI, smart robotics, and operational efficiency
New Zealand brings freshness to Bangkok with fruit truck campaign
Asia Fruit Logistica edition of Asiafruit out now
Video: Tariff tension triggers Canadian concern
Mission Produce’s Central and South America president to retire in November
Game-changing technology set to strengthen banana industry’s biosecurity
Video: Industry is ‘resilient’ despite cost increases
Westfalia avocado oils lauded at inaugural SA Food & Beverage Awards
Guatemalan avocado exporters still waiting to embark on exports to US
New Zealand avocado industry unites under FernMark
Del Monte partners with CMA CGM for Asian banana and pineapple shipments
El Ciruelo: Trump tariffs do not pose a significant risk for us
Sun World showcases future of table grapes at 2025 July Field Day
Asia Fruit Logistica edition of Asiafruit out now
South African growers yearn for soft landing as Trump tariffs bite
South Africa continues talks with US over new tariffs
Bloom Fresh wins plant variety rights case
Bloom Fresh ramps up global crackdown on IP infringement
US tariff deadline looms for South African exporters
South African exporters left hanging on for another seven days
Biedronka pioneers sale of Polish-grown table grapes
Moldova secures enhanced EU market access for fresh produce
Brazilian mango and grape exports to US at risk from tariff plan
US tariffs force South African fruit exporters to rethink strategy
South African grape exporters alarmed by proposed US tariff
Co-op debuts Mojito-flavoured grapes
Brazil’s fruit exports surge 27 per cent in first half of 2025
US tariff plan leaves Brazilian mango and grape producers reeling
Masters in sustainability and quality: lessons from Portugal
T&G Global confirms sale process amid takeover interest
California table grape season underway
Video: Magnetic fields, better yields
Rijk Zwaan strengthens Asian market position with innovative products and increased presence
MG Group invests in tomato production
Programme unveiled for British Tomato Conference
Moldova secures enhanced EU market access for fresh produce
Viscon targets early detection with EVA
Spain’s fruit and vegetable imports from Morocco surge 28 per cent
Masters in sustainability and quality: lessons from Portugal
US tomato supply ‘at risk’ if Mexican trade agreement ends
Bayer expands pheromone gel distribution with M2i Group
Students experience the role of tech in horticulture at Kent event
Portugal approves emergency use of Vestaron’s tomato leafminer bioinsecticide
Fruitnet Tomato Congress presents: The Future of Tomatoes
Spanish Q1 fresh produce exports rise 10 per cent in value
Co-op marks UK tomato season with three new lines
EU has a taste for Moroccan fresh produce
Rockit launches new small family pack
Turkish lemons “lacking” after frosty spring
Food supply chains feel war’s impact in Iran
Kenya’s avocado exporters scale up
Egyptian avocado producer Pico plans significant plantation expansion
Unifrutti issues fraud alert following suspicious communications
Survey: AI and automation in fresh produce supply chains
Only three weeks left to register as an exhibitor for Fruit Logistica 2026
Australian avocados look to increase international market share
Egypt’s Pico plots premium push in multiple fruits
Global avocado market surpasses US$20bn
Co-op to halt sourcing relationships with countries violating international law
Middle East conflict could harm fresh produce business
Turkish lemons “lacking” after frosty spring
EU approves digestive health claim for green kiwifruit
Serbia and Romania lead blueberry charge
Poland seeks new apple opportunities
Moldova secures enhanced EU market access for fresh produce
The storm behind a berry harvesting solution
New tariff offensive prompts major concern for exporters in the EU, South Africa, Brazil and Mexico
Fairtrade adds Turkey to its list of producer countries
Biobest trials show bumblebees improve avocado yields
Asia Fruit Logistica
3-5 September 2025, Hong Kong
The leading continential trade show for Asia’s fresh produce business returns to AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong. It covers the entire fresh produce value chain, including the latest innovative products and services. It also offers a unique opportunity to develop new business, make new top-level contacts, and gather essential market information.
Asia Fruit Logistica edition of Asiafruit out now
New Zealand set for strong showing at Asia Fruit Logistca
Syngenta to launch new Romaine lettuce campaign in Salinas
Rijk Zwaan strengthens Asian market position with innovative products and increased presence
Perceptions of freshness ‘key to future success’ at Ocado
Programme unveiled for British Tomato Conference
IFPA Southern Africa Conference addresses export challenges
NFU Water Summit puts focus on critical issues
Global Women Fresh announces details of Fruit Attraction event
Coming soon: Eurofruit Fruit Attraction edition 2025
Peru Meet-Up to spotlight innovation and trade opportunities between Latin America, Asia and beyond
Ciopora announces details of IP Conference in Madrid
Cosmic Crisp takes centre stage at Independence Day celebration at US Embassy in Chile
BCGA outlines details of 2025 carrot Demonstration Day
Only three weeks left to register as an exhibitor for Fruit Logistica 2026
Breeders and buyers convene for first-ever Mantua melon meeting
Relive Festival of Fresh 2025
Fruitnet Tomato Congress presents: The Future of Tomatoes
Comment: Tropical fruit market outlook remains positive despite global challenges
The future is bright for tropicals
Experts expect no slowdown in UK avocado market
Chiquita Brands could face new lawsuits from victims of paramilitaries
French apple growers embrace change
Hellmann expands Americas network with Colombian subsidiary
Irritec acquires majority stake in Colombian irrigation pioneer
Wimbledon confirms no ban on avocados amid sustainability debate
Avocados from Colombia brand makes US debut
Rijk Zwaan strengthens Asian market position with innovative products and increased presence
Food supply chains feel war’s impact in Iran
Poland seeks new apple opportunities
Delhi Chief Minister orders modernisation of city’s produce markets
Sweet C unveils Summer 2025 campaign ‘Blue is the New Orange’ in India
Tense times in Cape citrus groves as US tariff pause counts down
Arra Cherry Crush continues to gain ground and open new markets