The speaker line-up for the Fruitnet Tropicals Congress has been revealed.
Aldi Süd's global sourcing director, Franka Rodriguez; marketing expert Nuria Pizan; Gianpaolo Renino, senior vice president Europe and Africa Fresh Del Monte; Andrew Dominy of Tropic

South African grapefruit growers are increasing their marketing efforts in Europe.
SummerStar Ruby Grapefruit growers have officially launched their 2026 European summer campaign, entering new European markets and increasing retail and digital efforts following a successful

"Introducing Onix in South Africa demonstrates how innovation can cross hemispheres"
AMFresh, through its varietal innovation platform Genesis Fresh, introduces Onix™ to South African consumers for the first time in collaboration with the Shoprite Group. The fruit is now being

Dutch banana trader is looking at Venezuela, India, and Africa as new sources.
"Though trading is in our blood, trading, in itself, is changing," says Mark Greeve of Anaco Greeve. From ABC Westland in Poeldijk, the company supplies fresh produce year-round to wholesalers,

Navigating the New Normal: How Europe's exotic fruit market adapts in a post-pandemic world
Ali-Reza Mayer, CEO of TFC Holland, manages a worldwide supply chain for exotic fruits sourced from countries like Peru, South Africa, Vietnam, Brazil, and the Dominican Republic to European

"A promising beginning for a type of product that has been doubling global sales volumes every year."
The Sassy™ harvest has begun in the Hawke's Bay and Nelson regions of New Zealand, as well as in Shepparton, Australia, and South Africa. Australia was the first to start harvesting, with the

Ireland is investigating mislabelled herbs that bear the Bord Bia logo.
Bord Bia has confirmed that it is investigating the incorrect use of its quality assurance logo on fresh herb products sold in Ireland, after herbs grown in Africa and Spain were falsely labeled

Bollo and ClemenGold International are teaming up.
The leading brand-driven citrus company Bollo Natural Fruit (BNF) and South Africa-based ClemenGold International have announced a strategic partnership with the goal of transforming the supply of

The production of cherries in South Africa has reached a record high of 3,006 tons.
Cherries were prominently displayed in South African retail stores during the December 2025 holiday season, showcasing the increased availability of domestic cherries during the local season.

Namibian table grapes will be able to move smoothly into South Africa without any interruptions.
The Managing Director of Capespan Namibia, Kobus Bothma, has confirmed that when the Namibian table grape harvest begins in approximately two weeks, trucks carrying refrigerated containers will be

Shoprite is investing $1.28 million to maintain low prices for cabbage.
Shoprite has continued its initiative to keep cabbage prices affordable for consumers across South Africa, investing about R24 million (US$1.28 million) between June 2024 and July 2025 to

IBO Summit 2025. Experts outline the directions for further development of the blueberry business.
Cape Town, South Africa - The International Blueberry Organization (IBO) gathered industry leaders, growers, retailers, decision-makers, and scientists for four days of intense discussions and

South African apples have had an excellent season in Russia.
It is impossible to quantify the impact of American tariffs on the rest of the citrus trade at this point. However, other markets have been receiving higher volumes of citrus from South Africa.

Retailer has dedicated shop window displays to ClemenGold mandarins.
The ClemenGold® mandarin brand is recognized for its consistently high-quality taste and has garnered a loyal consumer base over the last twenty years. Right from the start, ClemenGold made a

Tango Fruit, a summer communication campaign in retail points.
The campaign for Tango Fruit continues, the premium seedless mandarin, thanks to production in South Africa, active from June to October. For the summer, it will be supported by a communication

Tru-Cape supports the initiative to deliver 8 million meals for World Hunger Month.
Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing, the largest apple and pear marketer in South Africa, is partnering once again with local retailer Food Lover’s Market and the food support agency, FoodForward SA, to

Shoprite Group is introducing recyclable potato bags to South Africans.
Shoppers purchasing 7 kg bags of potatoes at over 1,400 Shoprite, Checkers, and Usave supermarket stores can now be part of history: these potatoes are now packaged in pockets that are fully

Fuji apples from South Africa and Chile have been introduced to the market, while the demand for durian continues to increase.
South African Fuji apples have officially entered the market. According to traders, current pricing remains consistent with initial launch levels. Premium batches with bright, evenly striped skins

Smak, tekstura, wytrzymałość: Co sprawia, że marokańskie awokado są wyjątkowe?
Morocco’s avocado success story sounds like a horticultural fairy tale: in a short span of time, a serene part of North Africa has transformed into one of the most promising new suppliers of

Ataulfo mango launched across EMEA markets
Dole has added the Ataulfo mango to its Dole Exotic Selection range, offering it to retail, wholesale, and food service customers in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Recognized for its

"The demand for apples is always higher than the supply at this time of year."
Edelvan Catic is a fruit and vegetable broker based in the Vaucluse department, specializing in large-scale exports. Through his company, Vandel Fruits, he sources produce primarily from growers

"We had to cancel the containers originally planned to come from South Africa with heavy hearts."
The first shipments arriving on 20 March marked the official start of this year's overseas onion season. Hendrik Hachmann, an onion importer and co-managing director of Mitteldeutsches

The Polish retail market is changing its focus towards convenience, premium quality, and modern varieties.
Erik van Vugt has been working in Poland for more than half of his life. In 1998, he and his partners founded FreshWorld. Today, the company based in Bronisze offers direct sourcing of fruits and

There is not a wide variety of European fruit available in Tanzania.
"What I had already seen in most sub-Saharan African countries is confirmed in Tanzania: fruit in supermarkets is much more expensive than in Europe," reports Renzo Piraccini, President of

Positive sentiment in the South African blueberry industry
Core Fruit is one of fourteen global licensees of Sekoya blueberries. In addition to Sekoya, Core Fruit also exports other open varieties to mostly retail clients in the UK, Europe, the Far East,