FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
India expects 4,500 tonnes of new grape varieties
India is set for increased volumes of new grape varieties in 2026/27, with growing interest from buyers in Europe, the UK and Canada despite higher freight costs and longer transit times
Yield, the Moroccan avocado sector’s biggest challenge
The Moroccan Avocado Summit brings together 250 professionals in Larache and identifies productivity, sustainability and market diversification as key priorities for the sector
Peruvian asparagus reaches 63,600 tonnes of exports and strengthens traceability
IPEH highlights the incorporation of growers, packers and exporters into SENASA’s Traceability System for Guides (SIS) as a strategic decision to preserve international competitiveness
European tomato sector faces rising costs and increased competition from third countries
The European Commission’s Tomato Expert Group analyses market developments and highlights the production, trade and profitability challenges that will shape the sector in the coming years
Florette is proud to support tickled pink for the second year with iconic crispy salad
The company is proud to support Breast Cancer Now and CoppaFeel! for the second year running through its limited-edition Tickled Pink Crispy Salad Bag, using its best-selling product to raise awareness and encourage shoppers to support two important causes
Westfalia Fruit connects Colombia’s diverse avocado growing regions to the U.S. market
Westfalia Fruit, a global leader in the avocado industry, now grows and sources avocados from 7 key regions in Colombia
Yuksel Seeds launches support programme for growers affected by Thrips parvispinus
The company is offering specialised technical advice and a 15% discount on tomato and cucumber plants of varieties available at local nurseries, supporting growers who have been forced to remove their pepper crops
New AutoPack HS+ doubles magazine capacity to 1,200 bags
Manter introduces a new version of the AutoPack HS: the AutoPack HS+ with a quad bag magazine. The AutoPack HS is a fully automatic bagging machine for filling and closing pre-made net, jute, poly and paper bags
LUV Fiera: Bari becomes the international capital of table grapes
From 20 to 22 October, the second edition of the trade fair will bring together companies, buyers, researchers and international experts at Nuova Fiera del Levante. Professionals from across Europe, Chile, Japan, China, India, Thailand and the Arabian Peninsula are expected to attend, with the number of buyers forecast to be four times higher than at the first edition
Fields of Innovation connects 900 global agricultural professionals
Fields of Innovation 2026 brought together nearly 900 agricultural professionals from around the world to explore vegetable genetics, biologicals and the next generation of industry talent under this year’s core themes: ‘Grow beyond the ordinary’, ‘Maximise every Acre’ and ‘Shield your Yield’
Fruitnet Citrus Congress takes a broader view of the citrus sector
Fruitnet Citrus Congress brings together leading players from Egypt, Morocco, Türkiye, Spain and South Africa to address common challenges and explore new opportunities.
Fyffes and Miles Import announce strategic partnership in France
Three-year agreement appoints Miles Import as Fyffes’ sole distributor in France
