FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
Agricultural product prices could rise by 8.5% due to the Iran war
Since the outbreak of the Iran war, Crédito y Caución has been analysing the impact of the conflict on the world’s main economies, working on two possible scenarios depending on the duration of the crisis
Mastronardi Produce® wins CPMA packaging innovation award
Company earns top packaging honor for second consecutive year at the 2026 CPMA Convention and Tradeshow
Fruit Attraction 2026 progresses at a strong pace, surpassing 90% occupancy
The 18th edition of the International Fruit and Vegetable Trade Fair will take place from 6 to 8 October at IFEMA MADRID
Brazil boosts juice shipments to Spain
Rising imports during key months of the campaign could put 20% of production for processing at risk
AgroFresh opens new Asia-Pacific R&D centre in Yangling
AgroFresh, a global leader in postharvest solutions, has inaugurated its new Research and Development Centre for the Asia-Pacific region in Yangling, China’s leading agricultural innovation hub
World Fresh Exports introduces new canadian cherries to the world
Sansia(TM) and Safirah(TM) cherry series offer superior attributes at multiple harvest timings
EU-Mercosur Agreement enters into force on May 1
The EU-Mercosur Interim Trade Agreement provisionally entered into force on May 1, delivering immediate and tangible benefits for EU businesses, workers and citizens
Citrus production is expected to decreased 6% in Southern Hemisphere
During the AGM, WCO presented the consolidated data of the production and export forecasts for the forthcoming Southern Hemisphere citrus season 2026
Eosta expects strong East African organic avocado season
Leading organic fresh produce importer-marketer Eosta has received the first volumes of new-season Organic Raingrown Avocados from Tanzania and Kenya, with expectations high for availability and quality
Jingold celebrates 25 years and surpasses €100 million in turnover for the first time
The company closes the Northern Hemisphere season with 35,000 tonnes marketed and growth across all varieties, led by yellow kiwi
China reaches record apple imports in 2025 as volume and value surge
Premium demand drives growth in a market increasingly focused on quality and differentiation
Brazil reduces apple imports due to increased domestic supply
The decrease in imports at the beginning of the year is mainly due to changes in domestic production. Industry sources indicate that Brazil is currently enjoying a season with improved results in both volume and quality. Despite some localized climatic events, forecasts suggest a slightly larger crop than last year, with better overall quality
