FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
FRUIT LOGISTICA brings together the world’s leading buyers in the fresh produce industry
The new Buyers Club connects 500 leading international buyers from across the fruit and vegetable sector with exhibitors, creating valuable opportunities for high-level business relationships and strategic partnerships
South Africa raises 2026 lemon export forecast
The Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has revised its 2026 lemon export forecast upwards by almost 4 million cartons, reflecting favourable growing conditions across the country’s main production regions
Zespri to leave Zeebrugge port after four decades
Zespri will stop using the Belgian port of Zeebrugge as its import gateway for Northern Europe from 2028, with the company expected to move its operations to Vlissingen, in the Netherlands
AgroFresh Xperience brings the European sector together across ten technical sessions
Ten events held across five countries have brought together growers, exporters, cooperatives and industry experts to address the main challenges and opportunities in the storage and marketing of fresh fruit and vegetables
CherryTech: orchard precision takes centre stage in Chile’s cherry strategy
Chile’s cherry industry has entered a new phase. After years of rapid expansion and strong international growth, the sector is now being asked to prove that its leadership can be sustained not only through volume, but through consistent quality, larger fruit, higher pack-out rates and more efficient orchard management
Al Dahra moves from sustainability foundations to execution
Al Dahra has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, marking the sixth consecutive year of public sustainability disclosure by the Abu Dhabi-based multinational agribusiness group
Positive outlook for Kölla in the European grape season
As the sector continues to move towards high-performing licensed varieties, the European season maintains positive prospects
Organic consumption rises again across all retail channels
Agence BIO has released its latest figures for the French organic market and production in 2025, confirming a recovery in consumer demand despite a still challenging economic environment
Brexit: Ten years of additional hurdles for Spanish fruit and vegetables
On 23 June 2016, the referendum was held in the United Kingdom and Gibraltar in which British voters decided to leave the European Union. Ten years on, the British market remains the third most important destination for Spain’s fruit and vegetable export sector, although new administrative requirements have been introduced, leading to higher costs and stronger competition from third countries
Rainfall limits onion availability and drives prices higher in Brazil
Onion prices in Brazil’s Cerrado region rose sharply during the week of 15-19 June, following heavy rainfall that affected key producing areas. The rains delayed harvesting activities and significantly reduced the availability of bulbs on the market, leading to a clear increase in prices
Madrid to host first International Symposium of Potato
The international potato community will gather in Madrid on 5 October 2026 for the 1st International Symposium of Potato, a new event organised by FEPEX in partnership with Fruit Attraction and Europatat
Peruvian blueberry sector prepares for potential El Niño impacts
Peru’s blueberry industry is entering the 2026/27 season with a larger production base, but also under continued climate uncertainty linked to the possible development of El Niño conditions
