FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
Fruit and vegetable consumption falls by 2.8% in Spanish households
Consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables in Spanish households, including potatoes, fell by 2.8% in the first half of 2026, reaching 3.254 billion kilos, compared with 3.347 billion kilos in the same period a year earlier
EU agriculture ministers discuss sector competitiveness in Dublin
EU agriculture ministers met in Dublin to address the main challenges facing the competitiveness and profitability of European farming, with particular attention to generational renewal, innovation and negotiations over the EU’s next long-term budget
BLOOM FRESH strengthens leadership team to drive global growth
BLOOM FRESH has strengthened its executive leadership team with two strategic appointments aimed at accelerating international expansion, reinforcing customer relationships and supporting the growth of its branded fruit portfolio. As of 7 September, Fiachra Moloney has taken on the newly created role of Director of Growth and Market Development, while Jennifer Sanchez has joined the company as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
Fruit Attraction ‘on fire’
The event has surpassed the total exhibition space occupied in 2025, adding more than 2,000 additional square metres
Europe falls short on apples while Catalonia plays a different hand
Frost, heat, pests, declining acreage and higher costs are behind a particularly sharp fall in production in Poland, France and Belgium. European apple production is set to decline by 15.6%, falling below 9.5 million tonnes
Asia Fruit Logistica 2026 closes with a record 16,000 attendees
Asia Fruit Logistica closed its 19th edition in Hong Kong on 4 September with record participation figures. Over three days, the trade show welcomed 16,000 attendees from 95 countries and regions and more than 760 exhibitors from 41 countries, reinforcing its position as one of Asia’s leading meeting points for the fresh produce trade
Agricultural robots cut manual grape harvest work by over 70% in China
Commercial vineyards in Turpan, China, are using wheeled-legged robots to transport harvested grapes, move irrigation tubing and collect field data during the harvest season. According to DEEP Robotics, the introduction of this technology has reduced manual carrying work by more than 70%
Zespri, Freco, Tops and Goodfarmer win the ASIA FRUIT AWARDS 2026
Zespri, Freco International, Tops/Central Food Retail and Goodfarmer Fruit Group were named winners of the ASIA FRUIT AWARDS 2026, presented in Hong Kong during ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA, which was held at AsiaWorld-Expo from 2 to 4 September
Bayer accelerates innovation in seeds and crop protection
Bayer is advancing towards its goal of bringing ten major agricultural innovations to market over the next decade, combining new technologies in seeds, crop protection, precision breeding and artificial intelligence. The company classifies as major innovations those developments with a peak sales potential of at least €500 million
Orlando becomes the global mango capital: IFPA 2026 drives innovation and trade expansion
The global mango industry will once again have a prominent presence at the IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show 2026, which will take place from 14 to 16 October in Orlando, Florida
Jingold at Asia Fruit Logistica: new season set for further growth
At the 19th edition of Asia Fruit Logistica, Jingold is presenting the outlook for the new commercial season. Yellow kiwi volumes are expected to increase by at least 20%, while Exotic Red continues to consolidate its position within the category. Asia remains a strategic region, with China as the company’s leading market
Sambóa grows ahead of 2026/27 as international expansion gathers pace
The premium extra-sweet apple brand will open its new marketing season on 1 September with a gross European crop of 12,200 tonnes, more than 5,000 tonnes above last year. Spain and selected Asian markets are priority growth areas as Sambóa enters a new phase of international development
