FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
Spartanos makes a strong entrance in Almería’s California pepper segment
This red variety has become the company’s flagship for the late cycle, with demand soaring this season
Japi® tomato: a return to true tomato flavour
In a fresh produce market where shelf life and product resistance have for years taken precedence over flavour, Japi® tomato emerges as a gourmet response aimed at recovering the true essence of this fruit
Sugardrop, the premium tomato that has driven Grupo Paloma to raise the flavor bar
Grupo Paloma has linked the growth of Sugardrop, its premium high-flavour pear cherry tomato, to a far-reaching technological transformation of its production facilities
Cooperativa La Palma highlights the value of making the right choices
The Granada-based cooperative will present a brand proposition in Madrid focused on flavour, innovation, sustainability and the importance of making the right decisions from the field through to the consumer
Koppert presents initial results against thrips and spider mites
At Fruit Attraction, the company will showcase the evolution of its biological control strategies and share the first results from the early pepper season in Almería
Tomatoes and peppers lose ground among Almería’s greenhouse crops
The two main fresh produce crops grown under cover in Almería are seeing their acreage decline, by 300 hectares for peppers and 100 hectares for tomatoes
BASF | Nunhems showcases its varietal innovation
The company arrives at Fruit Attraction with a proposition centred on tomatoes, melons and watermelons, three areas in which it continues to strengthen its focus on resistance, quality, productivity and differentiation
A hot autumn, and the pressure mounts again
Europe could be on the verge of a new energy crisis. Diesel prices have soared, gas reserves are limited and petrol prices could rise even further
Nufresco: “The future lies in creating value in the category”
The apple category is undergoing one of its most profound transformations in recent decades. Consumers are no longer simply buying an apple; they are increasingly paying attention to aspects such as origin, variety, sustainability and the consumption experience
Kissabel® kicks off its commercial season in the Northern Hemisphere
The innovative range of coloured-flesh apples, ranging from pink to deep red, returns to US and European markets with excellent prospects and a series of activities designed to support retailers and engage consumers
Giropoma builds capacity for growth
The Catalan company is undertaking one of the most significant investment phases in its history with the construction of 20 new cold-storage chambers, a project valued at around €10 million
Europe falls short on apples while Catalonia plays a different hand
Frost, heat, pests, declining acreage and higher costs are behind a particularly sharp fall in production in Poland, France and Belgium. European apple production is set to decline by 15.6%, falling below 9.5 million tonnes
