FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
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
Kimitec appoints new CEO following DVC Partners acquisition
The company has announced the appointment of Pablo Montañés Abad as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Europe promotes avocados and mangoes to gain market share
Intertropic, with EU backing, launches a multi-country campaign to highlight the value of European origin
Australia and the European Union seal trade deal after nearly a decade
Australia and the European Union (EU) have concluded a free trade agreement after nearly a decade of negotiations, a deal that will eliminate tariffs and facilitate access for Australian exports to the European market, according to official sources
