FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
Hispatec Italia makes its debut at Macfrut
The Spanish group Hispatec – with 40 years of history, more than 200 professionals, and over 750 clients across more than 30 countries worldwide – is bringing to Italy the only digital ecosystem that natively and seamlessly covers the entire agri-food value chain: from agronomic field management to international logistics, including storage, packing, marketing, and management control. A solution built over decades of experience in the most demanding fresh produce markets globally
Private label growth accelerates across Europe
As European households face mounting cost-of-living pressures, private label products have gained further traction, reaching a 50% unit share for the first time across major markets including France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom
BioSikelia presents a Mediterranean model for organic avocados and mangoes
Organic avocados and mangoes from BioSikelia are emerging as symbols of a new agricultural model that combines quality, sustainability, and innovation. Grown in Sicily, in the province of Siracusa, according to strict organic standards and with a strong focus on water conservation, these crops represent one of the most promising developments in the Italian fresh produce sector
Apofruit brings its latest varietal innovations to Macfrut
The cooperative lines up at the Rimini trade show at Stand 079 in Hall D1 from 21–23 April
War worsens global food insecurity
Top officials from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank Group (WBG) and the World Food Programme (WFP) have warned that the conflict involving Iran will “inevitably” lead to higher food prices and increased global food insecurity
BerryWorld UK appoints Paul Avery as managing director
Berry supplier BerryWorld UK has appointed Paul Avery as its new managing director, effective 1 April, following the retirement of long-serving executive Paul Cole
Retail reshapes the future of fresh produce with AI and data
The fresh produce sector is entering a new phase driven by artificial intelligence, changing consumer habits and the need for more resilient supply models
Yuksel Seeds launches Yuksel Experience Showcase at Delphy Bleiswjk
Yuksel Seeds announced the opening of its Yuksel Experience Showcase (YES!) at Delphy’s high-tech glasshouse in Bleiswijk, a leading hub for horticultural innovation
ILIP showcases integrated solutions at Macfrut
From AirWave T2T R-PET® punnets for berries to HortiPack solutions and bespoke product development: ILIP presents an integrated offering for the entire supply chain
South Africa boosts citrus exports in 2026
The Southern Hemisphere citrus export campaign is set to begin with moderate growth forecasts for 2026. According to estimates published by the Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA), total export volumes could increase by between 3% and 5%, reaching between 210 and 215 million 15 kg cartons
Türkiye positions itself as an industrial bridge with MAKTEK
European industry continues to face high energy and labour costs, while the recovery of industrial production across the EU in 2024 and 2025 has remained uneven
New blueberry varieties strengthen Onubafruit
The CPVO (Community Plant Variety Office) grants EU plant variety rights to eight blueberry varieties, valid until 2056