FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
LUV Fiera: the third day gives a voice to Apulian table grape growers
On Thursday, 22 October, at Nuova Fiera del Levante, a meeting organised as part of the event will put growers’ concerns at the centre of the debate at a challenging time for the market and logistics
“We plan to open a US factory by 2027”
La Linea Verde is expanding its international footprint with a new 10,000-square-metre plant in Ohio, while continuing to invest in ready-to-eat products and consumer-focused innovation
Zespri Red kiwifruit makes its European debut in Belgium
The red-fleshed variety, developed after more than 15 years of natural crossbreeding and selection, is being introduced to Belgian consumers with fruit grown and packed in Italy
ILIP expands fresh food packaging range with new solutions
At Cibus Tec 2026, from 27 to 30 October in Parma, the company will showcase the latest developments in its HeatSealingMaster, StretchMaster and SliceMaster ranges, including new formats and technologies for exudate management
Costa Rica aims to add new value to its bananas
CORBANA is preparing a new strategy to turn its Geographical Indication into a label recognised by retailers. The initiative is part of a broader transformation of farms through technology and efforts to secure prices that can sustain production and employment
Fresh produce industry faces persistent cost pressures
Global Coalition of Fresh Produce survey finds widespread cost increases, limited ability to pass them on to buyers and mounting pressure on investment and long-term business viability
LUV Fiera 2026 gets off to a strong start
The second edition of the event brings together 192 exhibitors from 19 countries in Bari and addresses the market, varietal innovation, plant health, water management and sector competitiveness
French potatoes showcase their diversity
Two showcooking sessions held at Fruit Attraction highlighted that potatoes are not a one-size-fits-all product, but a segmented offer capable of meeting different culinary uses and the needs of the Spanish market
Global Plant Genetics wins Website award at Estrellas de Internet Awards 2026
Launched in May at the first-ever UCD–GPG Strawberry Nursery Congress, the website has now earned recognition at the awards organised by Fruit Today
Europe risks falling behind global agricultural competitors
A Bayer-commissioned study highlights the competitiveness gap facing European agriculture. EU crop production grew by just 0.1% annually between 2011 and 2023, compared with 3.3% in Brazil, while average annual losses from climate-related risks are estimated at €17.4 billion in the EU
New Holland strengthens its commitment to specialty crops and technology
New Holland reaffirms its commitment to innovation, precision agriculture and the digitalisation of farming
AREFLH Annual Forum will discuss two major regulatory developments
On 10 November 2026, AREFLH will bring together representatives from European institutions, the Regions and the fruit and vegetable sector in Brussels
