FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
Jingold strengthens southern hemisphere presence
Jingold, the Italian company specialised in premium kiwifruit, has moved into the heart of its southern hemisphere commercial season, supported by production in Chile, Argentina and South Africa. This structure allows the brand to guarantee continuity of supply for its premium varieties to the main European markets during the summer months
IFCO launches TRLLN, a pioneering Tracking-as-a-Service solution for global asset visibility
TRLLN applies IFCO’s supply chain expertise to help companies address one of logistics’ most persistent challenges: limited visibility across large, fast-moving asset networks
Spanish lemon season closes with record prices and higher exports
Spain’s 2025/26 lemon season has closed with production of around 1.05 million tonnes, in line with pre-season forecasts. Although the campaign was shorter than the previous one due to a smaller crop, particularly in the Verna segment, the sector has ended the season with a very positive commercial balance
Europe maintains its pear production levels
Limitations in crop protection tools and labour availability remain among the sector’s main challenges
Messe Berlin Americas and CNA join forces to boost Mexican fresh produce
Messe Berlin Americas and the National Agricultural Council (CNA) have announced a multi-year strategic alliance to strengthen Mexico’s position in global agri-food value chains and open up new international business opportunities for the country’s fresh fruit and vegetable sector
Costa Rica launches pineapple and cassava promotion campaign in France
As part of its expansion in European markets, PROCOMER has launched a series of in-store activations in France to promote the quality, responsible origin and premium positioning of two of Costa Rica’s flagship agricultural products: pineapple and cassava.
Andreas Birmoser appointed President of Pro Carton
Birmoser succeeds Michele Bianchi, CEO of RDM Group, who has served as President for the past four years. During this time, Pro Carton navigated a period of significant change, including the integration of another cartonboard association and evolving into a 360° industry body. This came as policymakers and businesses prepared for the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)
Eosta targets fresh juice growth with Organic Raingrown Oranges from Peru
The company sees strong potential in the supermarket fresh juice segment thanks to the oranges’ high juice content, stable Brix levels and growing consumer concern over pesticide residues
Planasa consolidates its international prestige in varietal breeding
Several blueberry and strawberry varieties and advanced selections have received the Superior Taste Award, granted by the International Taste Institute in Brussels
FRUIT LOGISTICA brings together the world’s leading buyers in the fresh produce industry
The new Buyers Club connects 500 leading international buyers from across the fruit and vegetable sector with exhibitors, creating valuable opportunities for high-level business relationships and strategic partnerships
South Africa raises 2026 lemon export forecast
The Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has revised its 2026 lemon export forecast upwards by almost 4 million cartons, reflecting favourable growing conditions across the country’s main production regions
Zespri to leave Zeebrugge port after four decades
Zespri will stop using the Belgian port of Zeebrugge as its import gateway for Northern Europe from 2028, with the company expected to move its operations to Vlissingen, in the Netherlands
