FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS

Severe damage in the Valencian Community and Almería after Storm Oriana
The succession of storms has caused branch damage and fruit drop exceeding 50% in many orchards, as well as significant damage to agricultural infrastructure

Aviko acquires Eurofrits and takes full control of the Spanish manufacturer
The Dutch company, a subsidiary of Royal Cosun, strengthens its position in the snack segment

VOG organic apples: high quality, availability and innovation
The South Tyrolean Consortium confirms the positive trend of the organic season: with a broad and diversified assortment, new varieties and guaranteed 12-month availability, VOG strengthens its position as a reliable partner and innovation driver in the segment

Fruit Attraction opens registration for its 18th edition
Organised by IFEMA MADRID and FEPEX, FRUIT ATTRACTION has opened the registration period for exhibitors to apply to participate in its next edition, the 18th, which will take place from Tuesday 6 to Thursday 8 October

Agrofresh: ‘Shaping the Future of Fresh in EMEA’
AgroFresh Xperience consolidates its position as a leading strategic forum to anticipate the trends that will shape the fresh produce market in EMEA

Peru selected to host the 2027 International Blueberry Summit
The International Blueberry Organization has announced Peru as the host country for its next global Summit, to be held in 2027, following strong member support and recognition of the country’s industry leadership

Southern Hemisphere Alliance releases its Statistical Yearbook
The Southern Hemisphere Fruit Alliance (SFA), the representative body for the region’s fruit industry, officially unveiled its Statistical Yearbook 2026

Mexican avocados shine once again at the Super Bowl
On the occasion of the biggest sporting event of the year, producers in the country achieved record exports, with shipments to the US market increasing by 11% compared to the previous year

Commission adopts new legislation on RENURE fertilisers
The new rules will allow the use of RENURE fertilisers to exceed the limit set by the Nitrates Directive for the application of manure and processed manure

LUV Fiera unveils its second edition in Berlin
The announcement was made at the Italian Fruit Village during Fruit Logistica and carries a very clear message: today, for table grapes, knowledge alone is no longer enough. What is needed is a change of scale. What is needed is a system

Pompur, the allergy-friendly apple, wins FLIA 2026
The most prestigious international award in the fruit trade industry, FLIA, went to the allergy-friendly apple brand POMPUR and to the lidar-based agricultural spraying L50 Drone from ABZ Innovation in 2026

Colombia showcases its fruit offering with 20 companies at Fruit Logistica
Colombia took part in Fruit Logistica 2026, the world’s leading trade fair for the fresh fruit and vegetable sector, held in Berlin from 4 to 6 February






