FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
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
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The 16th edition of the Estrellas de Internet Awards is now open for entries. Don’t miss the opportunity to win yours
VIP celebrates women’s commitment and vision for the future of apple growing
At the heart of the Apple Paradise, the concept of agricultural excellence goes hand in hand with the recognition of the people who make this productive reality possible every day
Recycled water now irrigates more than 57,000 hectares of crops in Spain
The use of recycled water already covers more than 57,000 hectares of crops in Spain, although it still accounts for only around 1.6% of the total water used in agriculture. This highlights the significant growth potential of this resource within the country’s irrigation system
NGTs regulation opens new opportunities for Europe’s potato sector
The European Potato Trade Association (Europatat) has welcomed the adoption of the Regulation on New Genomic Techniques (NGTs), describing it as a significant milestone for European agriculture, plant breeding and food production
Rijk Zwaan strengthens tropical vegetable breeding with new breeding station in Brazil
Rijk Zwaan is proud to announce the opening of a new open-field breeding station in Mogi Mirim, Brazil
EU delays negotiations on the Omnibus Regulation on plant protection products
The Council of the European Union failed, at the latest meeting of the Committee of Permanent Representatives (Coreper), to secure the majority needed to approve the compromise text on the Omnibus Regulation on food safety and plant health. As a result, the Regulation cannot move to the next stage of the legislative process: the opening of negotiations with the European Parliament
Irritec Iberia presents solutions for uniformity and reduced waste in tomato irrigation
The company’s range of drip tapes, with flat emitters and continuous labyrinth drippers, ensures uniform water distribution and high efficiency, even in the most challenging soils
