FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
European ROSETTA project discusses food waste solutions in Madrid
Agri-food experts, public officials, sector associations and private companies met in Madrid as part of the European ROSETTA project, funded by Horizon Europe, to discuss solutions aimed at reducing food waste linked to commercial standards and market practices
Italian fresh produce sales remain stable despite economic pressure
Italian household purchases of fruit and vegetables remained broadly stable in the first quarter of 2026, although March showed signs of weakness in volume terms amid a more uncertain economic and geopolitical environment
Cape storms leave fruit sector assessing widespread damage
The fruit industry in South Africa’s Western and Eastern Cape has begun assessing the impact of severe storms and flooding, with the Langkloof region among the hardest hit. The area is facing destroyed infrastructure, stranded crops and prolonged power outages that could take weeks to resolve
Responsible Sourcing Scheme welcomes RHS as Supporter Member
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has joined the Responsible Sourcing Scheme (RSS) for growing media as a Supporter Member, reinforcing the scheme’s role in promoting transparency, responsible sourcing and continuous improvement across the horticultural supply chain
Rivoira presents Skylar Rae®: the #CherryBerry is born
Premium cherries evolve towards a new consumer experience
Jaguar takes Mexican mangoes to the international market
The mango industry is undergoing a transformation in which producing quality fruit is no longer enough. Building a brand with identity, purpose and emotional connection has become a decisive factor in competing in international markets. This is the vision behind Jaguar, the new brand launched by Grupo Espléndido, one of the leading players in Mexico’s mango sector
AgroFresh boosts technical support for Italy’s table grape industry
From May 11 to 14, AgroFresh held a new edition of the AgroFresh Xperience Roadshow in Italy, an event designed to strengthen relationships with customers and industry professionals, as well as to share knowledge and innovations in the production and postharvest handling of table grapes in the Mediterranean region
UK-EU trade agreements raise concerns in the British fresh produce sector
The United Kingdom cannot solve its food security challenges simply by increasing domestic production. This is the warning issued by the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC), which considers it essential to maintain a strong, balanced and diversified global supply chain to guarantee the year-round supply of fruit and vegetables
Arrigoni Group addresses the challenge of pests in vegetable seedling production
At GreenTech Amsterdam 2026, the Group will present BIORETE® AIR PLUS and its agrotextile solutions to support growers in the physical protection of crops, in line with increasingly strict integrated pest management protocols
Brussels and Mexico open a new chapter in trade relations
Mexico and the European Union have given fresh momentum to their bilateral relationship with the signing of a modernised agreement that updates the cooperation framework in place since the late 1990s. The new understanding broadens economic, political and strategic cooperation between the two parties and incorporates key areas such as digital trade, investment, technology, the energy transition and regulatory cooperation
Chilean fruit industry faces water shortage challenge
The president of Frutas de Chile, Iván Marambio, has warned that the lack of water security has become the main constraint on the growth of Chile’s fruit sector. The industry leader, who is currently on a trade tour of Asia to open and consolidate strategic markets, said that international demand is not currently the main problem for Chilean fruit, but rather the internal restrictions that are limiting the country’s production capacity
Brussels suspends tariffs on some fertilisers for one year
The Council of the European Union has officially adopted the suspension, for one year, of customs duties on certain fertilisers, with the aim of reducing costs for the agricultural sector and cutting the EU’s dependence on Russia and Belarus
