FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
Mastronardi launches SUNSET® Tomato Branch
Changing consumer behaviour, evolving retail dynamics and the need for greater production efficiency are increasingly shaping varietal development in the greenhouse sector. At Mastronardi Produce, recent innovations in tomatoes and specialty crops highlight how these factors are converging to redefine both breeding priorities and product design
Record rains threaten Australia’s table grape harvest
Australia’s multi-billion-dollar table grape industry is facing a growing crisis after record rainfall hit the Sunraysia region, the country’s main production hub
Maersk introduces global emergency surcharge amid rising fuel costs
Danish shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk has announced the implementation of a temporary Emergency Bunker Surcharge (EBS) on a global scale, effective from March 25, in response to rising fuel costs linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East
Spain imports four times more avocados from Peru than from Morocco
Imports of avocados from Peru continue to grow strongly in the Spanish market, consolidating the Andean country as the leading supplier of this tropical fruit. In 2025, Spain imported nearly four times more Peruvian avocados than Moroccan ones, in a context of steadily rising demand across Europe
Kiwi, nutrition and movement: Jingold strengthens its commitment to wellness
Jingold promotes a culture of wellbeing that combines healthy eating and an active lifestyle, highlighting the properties of kiwi on social media with the support of nutritionists and health professionals. One million users reached and thousands of interactions
The EU-Mercosur agreement will enter provisional application on May 1
On that date, the commercial provisions of the agreement will begin to be applied, as confirmed by the European Commission
AgroFresh highlights a system approach at Fruitnet Berry Congress
AgroFresh, a global leader in post-harvest solutions, successfully participated as a Platinum Sponsor, exhibitor, and speaker at the Fruitnet Berry Congress 2026, held on 19–20 March in London
Planasa Appoints Anja Grueterich as Value Chain Manager Americas
Planasa has appointed Anja Grueterich as Value Chain Manager Americas, strengthening its focus on collaboration across the value chain
Eternal.ag launches fully autonomous harvesting robot to tackle greenhouse labor shortage
Agritech startup eternal.ag announces the launch of Harvester, a fully autonomous robot that specializes in tomato harvesting for greenhouses
Copa-Cogeca call for urgent measures ahead of the EU Fertilisers Action Plan
The full Copa and Cogeca position paper is now available in Spanish. It outlines concrete measures at European level to address the fertiliser crisis and ensure long-term market stability
The Commission launches a call for evidence on EU primary water legislation
The European Commission has launched a four-week call for evidence to support the targeted review and revision of the EU Water Framework Directive, the EU’s main legislative act to protect and improve the status of Europe’s waters
Blueberries and raspberries drive expansion of Mexico’s berry production
Mexico’s berry industry continues to consolidate its global leadership
