FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
New Syngenta Technology Center reduces breeding timelines and strengthens food security
Syngenta Vegetable Seeds opens a state-of-the-art R&D Technology Center in Spain for key crops including tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers
Canada extends plant breeders’ rights protection for potatoes to 25 years
The new regulation aims to support access to more competitive, disease-resistant varieties adapted to changing growing conditions
GPG launches new website at Strawberry Nursery Congress
Global Plant Genetics (GPG) is proud to announce the official launch of its new website during the first-ever GPG UCD Strawberry Nursery Congress 2026, taking place this week in California
Yuksel Seeds enters high tech with a varietal ‘laboratory’ in the Netherlands
Yuksel Seeds has inaugurated the Yuksel Experience Showcase at the Delphy Improvement Centre in the Netherlands, a space where it independently validates 21 tomato varieties under controlled conditions. The project aims to strengthen the company’s positioning in the high-tech greenhouse segment and provide objective data to growers, marketers and retailers
ClemenGold® and Sinclair: A partnership driving sustainability
ClemenGold International, the South African-based House of Brands behind one of the world’s leading citrus brands, ClemenGold® mandarins, has partnered with global fresh produce labelling leader Sinclair and its agent HG Molenaar to roll out the Sinclair T55
Planasa acquires plant breeding company IFSI
With this acquisition, EW Group underlines its long-term strategy of making strategic investments in research and development and expanding its plant genetics portfolio. IFSI brings more than 88 years of experience and markets its products in over 70 countries
Mexico to eliminate almost all tariffs on EU imports
The EU and Mexico are expected to sign the updated trade agreement on 22 May, with implications for agricultural products, machinery and digital trade
Closure of Hormuz sends global fertiliser trade into sharp decline
The OECD confirms that in April, fertiliser trade recorded its lowest volume since at least January 2019. Around 30% of the fertilisers used worldwide pass through the Strait of Hormuz
VIP Val Venosta technology and innovation ensure consistent quality all year round
Guaranteeing consistent quality throughout the twelve months of the year is one of the main challenges in the apple sector
Avocado all day, every day: Westfalia Fruit unlocks new consumption moments at PLMA
At PLMA 2026 (Hall 1, booth B44), Westfalia Fruit will exhibit a full product range, including fresh and ready-to-eat solutions on 19 and 20 May
Young farmers show a stronger affinity for organic farming
The business network has grown by 25% over the last five years, according to Ecovalia’s 2026 Annual Report
Planasa successfully hosts first Meet & Greet in Watsonville, California
After two well-received editions in Europe, the event brought together more than 50 attendees including shippers, retailers, and growers from across the United States, Mexico, and even Spain in a single gathering
