FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
Bananas strengthen their position as the most popular fruit
Fyffes, the global producer and distributor of bananas and tropical fruit, has released new consumer research across Europe confirming that bananas remain consumers’ favourite fruit
Precision horticulture takes centre stage at the FRUTIC Scientific Symposium
Under the overarching theme “Science for Sustainable Fruit Production”, the sessions will highlight the latest research in robotics, imaging and post-harvest technologies driving a smarter horticultural sector
Brussels insists on avoiding a fragmented CAP and calls for territorial balance
EU Agriculture Commissioner Christophe Hansen has described as “contradictory” the fact that EU member states are asking for more flexibility to adapt the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) to the specific needs of their regions while simultaneously rejecting any move toward renationalisation. He stressed that the EU will need to find a “balance” between both objectives
Trump lifts tariffs on a wide range of fruits
Bananas, avocados, tomatoes and oranges are among the products now exempt after the US administration rolls back reciprocal tariffs imposed in April
Cora Seeds invests in the future of baby leaf
The company showcased its new baby arugula and baby lettuce varieties, along with several experimental lines, during the Open Days dedicated to baby leaf and fresh-cut (IV gama) crops held in Altamura. These cultivars, the result of continuous genetic research, stand out for their high quality, strong resistance, and extended shelf life
Global agriculture loses $3.26 trillion to disasters over 33 years
Natural disasters have caused an estimated $3.26 trillion in agricultural losses worldwide over the past 33 years — an average of $99 billion per year, equivalent to roughly 4% of global agricultural GDP, according to a new report from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Yuksel Seeds impresses at the Global Tomato Congress with its latest innovations
The international seed company participated in this major industry event, held for the first time in Málaga, showcasing its extensive tomato portfolio, including varieties such as Sweetloom, Tobrossa, and Snow Sweet, all resistant to the ToBRFV virus
“Peru expects a 15% decrease in mango production in this new season”
This year’s Peruvian mango season is unfolding differently from last year’s. After record export volumes, the irregular new flowering is expected to reduce overall production by about 15%, Iván Vílchez, president of the Peruvian Association of Mango Producers and Exporters (APEM), stated. “We anticipate reduced yields, but the fruit will be of good quality and calibers that might support higher prices per box,” he said
Val Venosta apple: A journey through flavours, health and discovery
The great classics of Venosta Valley apples embark on a journey across Italy to discover the perfect pairings between apples, regional cuisine and local traditions
Akorn Technology named Top 10 finalist in the FoodTech Challenge
The California-based startup advances to the final round of the international agri-food tech competition for its innovative solutions to tackle post-harvest losses
Fresh All Green: Strong outlook for the Egyptian strawberry season
With the new strawberry season kicking off in mid-November and running through April, Egypt’s leading producer Fresh All Green anticipates a highly positive campaign with strong results for its export programmes
Marks & Spencer designs a next-generation logistics centre
The new project in Daventry (UK) marks a milestone in the collaboration between both companies and aims to set a new benchmark for innovation and efficiency in grocery retail
