FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
Álvaro Aspée to lead Frutas de Chile’s Table Grape Committee
The agronomist and former agricultural attaché in Beijing will lead a new stage focused on restoring the international competitiveness of Chilean table grapes
Val Venosta organic apples: high-altitude quality, even in summer
During the summer months, maintaining high quality standards in the apple category is one of the most complex challenges for large-scale retailers and specialised grocery stores, a factor that becomes even more relevant in the organic market
Brazil’s fruit exporters seek more financing amid rising demand
Banco do Nordeste says demand for export financing has increased following the start of the Mercosur-European Union agreement, which removed tariffs on Brazilian fruit exports to the European market
Fertilisers and supply security: circular economy could cut Italy’s import dependence
The European ReLEAF project aims to transform organic waste and by-products from the agri-food and fisheries supply chains into bio-based fertilisers, reducing reliance on raw materials imported from outside Europe
Plátano de Canarias consolidates its place in Spanish households
Plátano de Canarias has built one of Spain’s strongest agri-food brands by turning origin, flavour and producer identity into a clear point of differentiation in the banana category
Heatwave drives demand for fresh food and increases risk of waste
With the arrival of summer, fruit, vegetables, salads and cold dishes gain prominence in households, but they also require better planning to prevent them from spoiling before being consumed
South African growers work to restore supply after devastating Cape floods
Apple, stone fruit and citrus producers in South Africa’s Western and Eastern Cape regions are gradually getting operations back on track after severe flooding damaged orchards, roads, water infrastructure and power supplies
Rijk Zwaan opens new subsidiary in South Korea
Rijk Zwaan is taking the next step in its international growth with the opening of a new subsidiary in South Korea. With this expansion, the international fruit and vegetable breeding company aims to respond more effectively to the rapidly growing demand for high-quality vegetable varieties and to strengthen its service towards local customers
British Growers launches Partnership Scheme for UK horticulture
The initiative aims to create long-term relationships with trusted organisations across the horticultural supply chain, offering growers access to specialist knowledge, practical support and new opportunities
Algarve Citrus PGI targets growth in European markets
The international campaign “Get the Taste. Feel the Sun” brought journalists and influencers from France, Germany and Belgium to the Algarve to discover one of southern Europe’s leading citrus-producing regions
Peru exports nearly 383,000 tonnes of blueberries this season
The Peruvian blueberry campaign closed in line with forecasts, while varietal renewal, fruit quality and post-harvest performance continue to shape the sector’s evolution
A new threat spreads along the Mediterranean coast
Mediterranean citrus production is facing a new phytosanitary concern. The oleander mealybug, known in Spain as cotonet de la adelfa, is expanding its presence across the Levantine citrus-growing area and has already been detected more frequently in mandarin, lemon and orange orchards in areas such as Murcia, Valencia and Castellón
