FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
ECB warns of supply chain disruptions
ECB’s Isabel Schnabel warns of renewed problems in global supply chains and a new inflationary wave spreading across Europe, with the risk of further interest rate hikes if the energy shock intensifies
Spanish watermelon and melon season starts with firm prices
The campaign begins in southern Spain with limited supply, less overseas competition and expectations of a better season after last year’s market overlap
Colombia forecasts 20% growth in blueberries for 2026
The sector reached 12,000 tonnes in 2025 and is currently focused on supplying strong domestic demand, which absorbs almost all national production
+Brócoli strengthens its growth and reinforces its national and international projection
The +Brócoli association takes stock and confirms the positive evolution of the organisation and its consolidation as a benchmark in promoting broccoli consumption in Spain
Florette launches dedicated ‘Essentials’ value tier to support shoppers and drive everyday volume
Florette introduces a new ‘Essentials’ range to offer premium-brand quality at an accessible, entry-level price point
Frost severely hits fruit production in Poland
Early estimates point to losses of up to 50% in next season’s apple crop, with significant damage also reported in berries and stone fruit
ORRi closes the season with record prices and stronger international positioning
According to data from the Valencia Citrus Exchange, ORRi once again ranks as the highest-priced mandarin on the market
Poland bans certain pesticide-linked food imports to pressure EU action
Warsaw follows France with targeted restrictions aimed at pushing Brussels to tighten EU-wide rules
Agricultural prices down in Q4 2025
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the average price of agricultural output that EU farmers got at the farm gate decreased by 1.9% compared with the same quarter in 2024. This decline followed on from price increases in the previous 3 quarters of 2025
Citrus fruits shown to modulate key genes linked to health
A multidisciplinary study highlights the impact of orange and mandarin consumption on cardiovascular and brain health
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
