FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
Destination: The 25th Anniversary of ‘5 a Day’
This year, 2025, marks the 25th anniversary of the ‘5 a Day’ Association, created to promote the consumption of fruits and vegetables in society. The organization plans to celebrate this milestone in a special way, inviting everyone to embark on a journey culminating in March, when various events will take place
Spain and Germany maintain their affinity in peppers
Germany remains the main destination for Spanish peppers, but it is losing momentum: exports have dropped by 16.67% since 2020, leaving room for competitors like Morocco
Iberian Premium Fruits welcomes The Natural Hand
This incorporation marks diversification into non-citrus products, aiming to offer a wider variety to consumers
Challenges for European Agriculture: Sustainability and Climate Adaptation
Agriculture in the European Union is undergoing a period of transformation, facing challenges such as climate change, economic crises, and growing consumer demands for sustainability
Widespread deficit in hydraulic infrastructure investments
As a new hydrological project for 2028-2033 approaches, 29.2% of hydraulic infrastructures remain unbuilt despite being approved in various river basin plans
Geopolitics, economy, and fruits & vegetables
I’m writing these lines with less than 48 hours until Donald Trump takes office in the White House once again. His arrival undeniably signals a concerning shift in the international geopolitical landscape
US imported fewer Spanish products in 2024
Spanish´s fresh produce exports to the US fell in both volume and value terms during the January-October period
Citrosol will present CATsystem® and GREENFOG-AS at Fruit Logistica
Citrosol will bring its two main innovations to the Berlin fair, with CATsystem® as a finalist for the FLIA Technology 2025 Award
Asfertglobal grows by 20%
The company reports a 20% increase in business volume in the last fiscal year, driven by international expansion and strong growth in its established markets
Artificial Intelligence transforms the retail sector
Major retailers are increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize their operations and reduce costs amid rising labor expenses
Rijk Zwaan: “Collaboration is the Key to Success”
The company will showcase its innovations and strengthen collaborations at Fruit Logistica 2025
Anecoop introduces Red Bouquet
Red Bouquet is the new brand for its range of blood oranges, a product that, thanks to the accumulation of certain bioactive antioxidant components, offers distinct aesthetic, taste, and nutritional properties
