FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
Spanish green courgette dominates the European market
Spain has consolidated its position as the leading supplier of courgettes to the European Union. In the 2024/25 season, the country exported 319,820 tonnes, placing it at the top of the EU market segment
AI and automation are reinventing the fresh produce business
The Fruit Logistica Trend Report 2026 reveals how AI is transforming global fruit and vegetable supply chains and accelerating change across the entire sector
South Africa projects a record table grape season with 79.4 million cartons
The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) has launched its 2025/26 season under favorable weather conditions and with an optimistic export outlook, projecting a volume of 79.4 million cartons (4.5 kg each). This figure represents a 0.6% increase compared to the previous season (78.9 million cartons in 2024/25), according to SATI’s first official estimate
Peruvian blueberry season to end shorter than expected, with lower export volumes
Peru’s blueberry season is heading towards a close with lower figures than initially projected. According to the latest data released by ProArándanos, export volumes peaked in week 40, reaching around 21,000 tonnes — a 12.5% decrease compared to the 24,000 tonnes initially forecast for week 42
From supply to strategy: Westfalia Fruit strengthens marketing and development capabilities
Westfalia Fruit, a leading multinational supplier of avocados and a range of fresh vegetables and fruit, has established a new Customer Development Team, led by newly appointed Dani Busseni as Global Head of Customer Marketing and Development. The new appointments combine market insights, commercial strategy and category management expertise to identify growth opportunities for both customers and growers
Bollo Natural Fruit joins the B Corp movement
The Valencian company, with operations in Murcia, Valencia and Andalusia, strengthens its commitment to business excellence and consolidates its leadership in bio-inclusive agriculture and social responsibility
FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Award – Application deadline extended to 7 November 2025
Innovations can be submitted free of charge in the categories Fresh Produce and Technology
Jingold kicks off the Northern Hemisphere season with growing volumes and top-quality fruit
The Italian company strengthens its global leadership in yellow and red kiwifruit, driven by expanded acreage, innovation, and sustainability
New season Dulcis™ hit the market: production triples and quality increases
The 100% Italian variety of premium green kiwi consolidates its presence in retailers and looks to European markets
Degraded soils threaten crop yields for 1.7 billion people worldwide
Around 1.7 billion people live in areas where crop yields are declining due to human-induced soil degradation, according to the latest State of Food and Agriculture (SOFA) report published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Halloweena™ returns for its third spellbinding season
The pumpkin-shaped mandarin that turns healthy snacking into pure FRESH magic
Eosta expands organic cranberry program bringing festive fruit without the environmental cost
Eosta has heralded the start and continuing expansion of its innovative organic cranberry program, which has proven successful in helping tackle some of The Netherlands’ biggest environmental challenges linked to dairy farming in vulnerable peatlands
