FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS

Morocco strengthens its position as a major exporter of fresh produce
Morocco is consolidating its role as one of the Mediterranean’s most dynamic suppliers of fruit and vegetables, as the country continues to recover from recent drought challenges and gains visibility in global agricultural markets

Global blueberry demand keeps climbing as North America and EU drive consumption growth
Global appetite for blueberries continues to strengthen, with North America and Europe remaining the engines of global demand, according to the new RaboResearch Blueberry Update 2025

Spanish households maintain steady fresh produce consumption
Watermelon purchases jumped 17%, while oranges and bananas also gained ground, balancing declines in tomatoes and peppers during the first seven months of 2024

Eosta’s organic Peruvian Ataulfo mangoes set sail for greener future
Organic fresh produce specialist Eosta has become the first European supplier to successfully bring in premium quality Ataulfo mangoes from Peru by boat, thanks to a combination of grower innovation and a transportation rethink which has resulted in a shorter shipping time

Brussels endorses political agreement to simplify the CAP
The European Commission has welcomed the political agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council on the simplification package for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), aimed at reducing administrative burdens, streamlining payment schemes and boosting the competitiveness of the agricultural sector

AgroFresh partners with Aerobotics and Neolithics to advance AI-powered agricultural analytics
This integration strengthens FreshCloud as the most connected digital quality ecosystem in the industry

WAPA reports moderate increase in EU apple and pear crop for 2025/2026 season
On the occasion of the Pipfruit Market Observatory of the European Commission, the World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) presented the first update of its 2025/2026 European apple and pear forecast, initially released at Prognosfruit in August 2025

Fyffes recognised for its leadership in ESG performance
Global banana and fruit producer, Fyffes has been recognised for its ‘leadership, innovation, investment, and ingenuity’ in the fields of Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) at the Business Post Leadership Awards ceremony which took place in Dublin recently

SanLucar shines again at the Goldener Zuckerhut 2025 Awards
SanLucar congratulates the winners of the Goldener Zuckerhut 2025 and celebrates their outstanding contributions to the food industry

EU agricultural output falls by 0.9% in 2024
The value of the European Union’s (EU) agricultural output reached €531.9 billion at basic prices in 2024, representing a 0.9% decrease compared to 2023, according to data released by the EU’s statistical office, Eurostat

Biosolutions take center stage at Macfrut 2026
From April 21 to 23, the Rimini Expo Centre will host the Biosolutions and Digital Technologies Hall, featuring exhibition areas, seminars, an international focus, technical roundtables, and meetings with buyers

Breakthrough in hybrid potatoes opens doors for African farmers
This year, hybrid potato breeding takes center stage at Royal HZPC Group’s Potato Days










