FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
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
La Linea Verde strengthens its expansion with two acquisitions in Europe
The company boosts the fresh soup category and consolidates its position in the “fresh convenience” segment in Northern Europe
Retail sector calls for digital labelling as a driver of the Single EU Market
The European Commission identifies fragmented labelling as one of the “ten terrible barriers” to the Single EU Market and competitiveness
EU packaging regulation enters into force in August 2026
Regulation will tighten sustainability, recyclability and compliance requirements across the food supply chain
