FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
Fruit and vegetable imports from the EU increased by 12%
Spain’s import of fresh fruits and vegetables from the EU increased by 12%, reaching 1.9 million tons, while imports from non-EU countries rose by 1%, totaling 2 million tons, during the period from January to November 2024 compared to the same months in 2023
Royal HZPC Group expects strong result
Seed potato breeding and trading company Royal HZPC Group, expects to achieve a strong result for the financial year 2024/2025 (July – June), with global total tonnage potentially surpassing the 1 million ton mark for the first time
Harmoniz Select, the ‘Boutique’ of Flavorful Tomatoes
The seed company Harmoniz presented the launch of its new line of unique varieties focused on pleasure at Fruit Logistica Berlin.
Regional and short-assortment chains were the fastest-growing in 2024
While short-assortment chains continue to bet on their private label and gain 0.6pp in market share, regional chains grow by 0.7pp, driven by proximity shopping, fresh products, and a greater presence of manufacturer brands
The WAPA presents its annual Southern Hemisphere crop forecast
On the occasion of its Annual General Meeting in Fruit Logistica, the World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) has released the Southern Hemisphere apple and pear crop forecast for the upcoming season
Important Chilean prune delegation will attend MEWA India 2025
MEWA India 2025, one of the most important global exhibitions in the industry of dried and dehydrated fruits will take place between the 12th and the 14th of February in Jio World Convention Centre in Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai, India
It’s Bio: Organic consumers appreciate Cara Cara oranges
Pink, juicy, and sweet flesh, packed with nutrients, and sustainably produced: the organic Cara Cara orange is a fruit to discover
Leanri: A mandarin variety advancing steadily
The meeting with growers in Alcanar (Tarragona) on February 19 confirmed the variety’s potential and reinforced its agronomic strategy
PPWR: The fruit and vegetable value chain calls for sustainable, data-driven regulation
At the Fruit Logistica panel, organized by ProFood and Freshfel Europe, European and international associations met to discuss packaging regulation (PPWR) urging a pragmatic approach and warning about the risk of fragmentation of the single market
Fruit Logistica’s innovations and insights attract record attendance
The official survey reveals a record positive response, highlighting a rise in the quality of trade visitors and an increase in successful business at the world’s leading trade show for the fresh fruit and vegetable business
Westfalia Fruit: Total utilization of avocado
Natural dyes, paper, and cosmetics are some of the products that can be obtained through the complete utilization of avocado
The 25 Measures of the National Food Strategy
Enhancing the availability and stability of food supplies, optimizing efficiency in the value chain, promoting the sale of local products, strengthening and revitalizing rural areas, advocating for a healthy diet, and fostering innovation are among the 25 measures included in the National Food Strategy, which was presented on Thursday by the President of the Government
