FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
Romagna PGI peaches and nectarines
The Consorzio di Tutela launches its new communication campaign, co-financed by the Emilia-Romagna Region
A new Kantar study confirms Fyffes’ strong position in Ireland
Fyffes strengthens Irish consumer appeal with 88% brand awareness
Trump imposes 50% tariffs on most imports from Canada
The U.S. President has signed an executive order introducing a new 50% tariff on most Canadian products. The measure will take effect in 30 days and excludes energy, potash, critical minerals and fish, among other goods
New U.S. tariff complicates outlook for Brazil’s fruit sector
Brazilian table grapes would be subject to a total tariff of 35%, while the fruit export sector assesses the commercial impact of the new U.S. measures and looks for alternative operational and market strategies
Maersk develops U.S. cold chain solution for Chilean grape imports
The integrated model connects origin operations in Chile with ocean transport, U.S. port handling, fumigation, inland logistics and cold storage, offering a scalable solution for regulated fresh produce entering the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast markets
Panama Canal traffic rises as El Niño restrictions loom
The Panama Canal recorded a 5.2% increase in total transits and a 7.2% rise in cargo tonnage during the first nine months of fiscal year 2026, while preparing for potential operational restrictions linked to a possible severe El Niño event
Hot weather boosts demand for Cavaillon melons
The Cavaillon melon season, which began in mid-May, is progressing under favourable conditions. Despite a temporary drop in production linked to poor spring weather, volumes have returned to normal and demand has been strongly supported by the summer heat
Study links higher anthocyanin intake to lower cardiometabolic risk in healthy adults
A meta-analysis published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that a higher daily intake of anthocyanins — the antioxidant pigments responsible for the blue, purple and red colours of blueberries and other dark fruits — is associated with a significantly lower risk of major cardiometabolic diseases in healthy adults
Puerto Valparaíso advances validation work for its port expansion infrastructure
Tests carried out in Spain will help optimise the design of the future Sitio Costanera and its public spaces, strengthening the safety and resilience of the development project
Spanish garlic sector reports high-quality campaign
The National Association of Garlic Producers and Marketers, ANPCA, held a technical meeting in which producers and marketers analysed the development of the 2026 campaign, the evolution of the European market and the main lines of action needed to defend the sector’s competitiveness against the rise in imports from third countries
Agroseguro reassures producers after wildfires in Ávila and Madrid
Spain’s agricultural insurance scheme has reminded farmers and livestock producers that fire damage is covered under agricultural insurance policies. No claims have been received so far from the affected areas, although the insurer is monitoring the situation closely
Consumers increasingly combine online channels with physical stores
One in five consumers expects to make most of their FMCG purchases online by 2027
