FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
More than 250 containers of French apples blocked due to the Middle East crisis
Closure of the Strait of Hormuz and rising logistics costs disrupt trade and weigh on consumption in the European market
Fruit and vegetables lose ground in Spanish shopping habits
Rising food prices and declining purchasing power are reducing daily consumption, particularly among lower-income households
Kissabel® grows in Europe and kicks off the Southern Hemisphere season
Results improve across all European partners, while a promising new season begins in the Southern Hemisphere: in Australia, sales and consumer communication are already underway; Chile and Argentina are advancing commercial volumes; South Africa is focusing on brand awareness; and trials continue in New Zealand
UK and France strengthen cooperation on food security and agri-food trade
Ministers highlight resilience, high standards and progress on UK–EU SPS agreement
Marlene® puts creativity at the heart of its new campaign
The winning entries from the contest held to mark Marlene®’s 30th anniversary take centre stage in the new campaign: featured in-store through dedicated labels and packaging, promotions and a roadshow across retail outlets, as well as numerous initiatives aimed at engaging consumers and boosting the category
The Chilean cherry seeks new markets in India, South Korea and Africa
Chile’s fruit export industry has presented a new growth-oriented roadmap aimed at strengthening its global position and reaching US$10 billion in exports by 2028
Chilean table grape exports expected to drop by 5 million boxes
Chilean table grape exports are expected to decline by around 5 million boxes this season after heavy rainfall impacted key production areas in March
New OneThird technology enables full crate scanning in seconds
OneThird, an agritech company specializing in nondestructive quality assessment of fruit and vegetables, has received an Innovation Credit of 1 million euros from the Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO), the Netherlands Enterprise Agency
Fertiliser crisis threatens global food security
The disruption of transport through the Strait of Hormuz is increasing risks to global food security, directly affecting the supply of fertilisers and key raw materials for their production, according to an analysis published by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation at Macfrut
The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) is reinforcing its commitment to sustainable agriculture at Macfrut 2026 with a 300 sqm exhibition space in Rimini, where it will bring together delegations from ten countries and promote knowledge exchange through thematic panels and networking activities, with the institutional participation of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Albania
USDA proposes new rules for California and imported kiwifruit
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has proposed changes to the handling requirements for kiwifruit grown in California, as well as for imported product, aiming to modernise size and packaging standards and improve market efficiency
78% of consumers prioritise action against food waste
Despite improving habits, 23% of households still discard food and more than half admit forgetting products until they spoil