FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
De Ruiter® brand expands tomato portfolio with introduction of Solstic Roma variety
New variety combines multi-gene intermediate resistance to ToBRFV with flexible production and harvesting options for greenhouse growers
Rijk Zwaan achieves stable growth with €735 million revenue
The vegetable breeding company increased revenue by 7.5% in the 2025/2026 financial year, with growth across virtually all regions and crops
FRUIT LOGISTICA warns of growing sector uncertainty
Geopolitical tensions, climate change and vulnerable supply chains are reshaping the global fruit and vegetable business, with flexibility and resilience becoming increasingly important for companies
British Growers and JCM&Co partner to shape the future of UK horticulture
The new partnership will bring together grower insights, industry expertise and research to explore the challenges and opportunities facing British fresh produce
ANEBERRIES strengthens the international presence of Mexican berries at IFPA
The association used the Orlando event to highlight Mexico’s export capacity and strengthen relationships with operators in the US market
Spanish garlic sector calls for action over changes in Morocco and UK markets
The National Association of Garlic Producers and Marketers of Spain (ANPCA) warns that trade changes in two strategic destinations could affect the competitiveness of Spanish garlic
Agricultural support rises to $950 billion, OECD says
Agricultural support increased by almost 15% between 2023 and 2025, with emerging economies accounting for much of the growth, according to the OECD
Fresh Inset extends table grape marketable life by up to five days with Vidre+
New analysis of nine post-harvest trials conducted across Europe points to an average 35% extension in marketable life, with improvements in rachis appearance, berry integrity and decay-related quality
New cyberattacks hit European supermarkets
A second wave of cyberattacks targeting supermarket refrigeration systems has affected stores across Europe, with incidents reported in Sweden, Ireland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Estonia and the Netherlands. The attacks caused refrigeration and freezer units to operate at abnormally high temperatures, forcing retailers to remove chilled and frozen food from sale.
EUROPLANT strengthens its presence in the UK potato market
New subsidiary EUROPLANT Potatoes UK Ltd consolidates the company’s activities in the British market, with James Paice appointed as Managing Director
UK seeks to extend exemption from phytosanitary checks on fruit and vegetables
The British Government plans to extend until 31 January 2028 the exemption from phytosanitary checks for medium-risk fruit and vegetables from the EU, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. The measure was initially due to remain in place until 31 January 2027
CORBANA proposes 9.91% increase in minimum banana price for 2027
The recommendation sets the minimum price at $11.15 per 18.14 kg box on an FOB basis, amid the appreciation of the Costa Rican colón, climate-related productivity losses and rising costs
