FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
Ecuador and the United States sign trade agreement to boost Ecuadorian agri-exports
Ecuador and the United States have signed the Reciprocal Trade Agreement (RTA), an instrument aimed at strengthening bilateral economic relations and opening up new opportunities for Ecuadorian exports, particularly in the agro-industrial sector
High Court dismisses Nadorcott claim in landmark mandarin variety dispute
UK ruling confirms Tango is not an essentially derived variety under plant breeders’ rights law
PSB appoints Elena Aguarón as CEO to drive global growth in stonefruit breeding
The Murcia-based breeder strengthens its leadership with an international horticulture expert from SNFL and Bloom Fresh
Middle East disruption impacts Ecuadorian and Indian banana exports
Banana exporters in Ecuador and India are facing disruptions as the conflict in the Middle East is blocking ports and halting sailings
Mangoes and avocados are the key products at Macfrut
Macfrut is packed with new features: the Caribbean as the international partner, 800 top buyers, 10 Regions of Italy present and Sicily as the Partner Region, the global Mango and Avocado supply chain, Themed Exhibitions and around 100 events
The European garlic sector calls for urgent measures
The meeting took place in Aceuchal, where the delicate situation facing the crop in Europe was analysed and specific proposals were defined to guarantee its continuity
Chile’s blueberry industry is not in decline, but in deliberate transition
According to Petchell, the sector is moving away from traditional varieties and into a new phase defined by genetics, production intensity and international competitiveness
Planasa brings together the berry sector in a new edition of its Meet & Greet event
Cartaya (Spain). On 10th March, Planasa held the second edition of its Meet & Greet at its R&D centre in Cartaya (Huelva), consolidating this event as a key meeting point for the main players in the international berry industry
FARMS expands across the American continent
April 2026 marks a strategic milestone in the international development of FARMS Digital. The company will participate as an exhibitor at two of the most recognised events in the banana sector in the Americas: ACORBAT in Mexico and ABANORTE in Brazil
The Port of Málaga strengthens commercial ties with companies from Peru and Chile
The delegation holds meetings with fruit and vegetable companies, shipping lines and authorities to consolidate Málaga as a logistics gateway to Europe
Outdoor activity linked to higher fruit&veg consumption among children
Children are more likely to eat fruit and vegetables after spending time outdoors, according to new research highlighting the link between physical activity and healthier eating habits
Netherlands: Energy crisis could severely affect greenhouse growers
A report by the Dutch banking group ABN AMRO on liquidity expectations across eight agricultural sectors presents a mixed outlook
