FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
Chilean apple exports set to rise in 2026 season
The first industry estimate points to a 2% increase in total volumes, reaching nearly 581,000 tonnes
South Africa forecasts 209m-carton citrus export crop for 2026
The estimate points to moderate growth, with volumes up 5m cartons compared to last season
Brussels allows up to 70% compensation for energy cost increases in agriculture
The European Commission has introduced a framework enabling member states to offset rising energy costs in key sectors such as agriculture, transport and fisheries
Agricultural product prices could rise by 8.5% due to the Iran war
Since the outbreak of the Iran war, Crédito y Caución has been analysing the impact of the conflict on the world’s main economies, working on two possible scenarios depending on the duration of the crisis
Mastronardi Produce® wins CPMA packaging innovation award
Company earns top packaging honor for second consecutive year at the 2026 CPMA Convention and Tradeshow
Fruit Attraction 2026 progresses at a strong pace, surpassing 90% occupancy
The 18th edition of the International Fruit and Vegetable Trade Fair will take place from 6 to 8 October at IFEMA MADRID
Brazil boosts juice shipments to Spain
Rising imports during key months of the campaign could put 20% of production for processing at risk
AgroFresh opens new Asia-Pacific R&D centre in Yangling
AgroFresh, a global leader in postharvest solutions, has inaugurated its new Research and Development Centre for the Asia-Pacific region in Yangling, China’s leading agricultural innovation hub
World Fresh Exports introduces new canadian cherries to the world
Sansia(TM) and Safirah(TM) cherry series offer superior attributes at multiple harvest timings
EU-Mercosur Agreement enters into force on May 1
The EU-Mercosur Interim Trade Agreement provisionally entered into force on May 1, delivering immediate and tangible benefits for EU businesses, workers and citizens
Citrus production is expected to decreased 6% in Southern Hemisphere
During the AGM, WCO presented the consolidated data of the production and export forecasts for the forthcoming Southern Hemisphere citrus season 2026
Eosta expects strong East African organic avocado season
Leading organic fresh produce importer-marketer Eosta has received the first volumes of new-season Organic Raingrown Avocados from Tanzania and Kenya, with expectations high for availability and quality