FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
Chile’s blueberry industry is not in decline, but in deliberate transition
According to Petchell, the sector is moving away from traditional varieties and into a new phase defined by genetics, production intensity and international competitiveness
Planasa brings together the berry sector in a new edition of its Meet & Greet event
Cartaya (Spain). On 10th March, Planasa held the second edition of its Meet & Greet at its R&D centre in Cartaya (Huelva), consolidating this event as a key meeting point for the main players in the international berry industry
FARMS expands across the American continent
April 2026 marks a strategic milestone in the international development of FARMS Digital. The company will participate as an exhibitor at two of the most recognised events in the banana sector in the Americas: ACORBAT in Mexico and ABANORTE in Brazil
The Port of Málaga strengthens commercial ties with companies from Peru and Chile
The delegation holds meetings with fruit and vegetable companies, shipping lines and authorities to consolidate Málaga as a logistics gateway to Europe
Outdoor activity linked to higher fruit&veg consumption among children
Children are more likely to eat fruit and vegetables after spending time outdoors, according to new research highlighting the link between physical activity and healthier eating habits
Netherlands: Energy crisis could severely affect greenhouse growers
A report by the Dutch banking group ABN AMRO on liquidity expectations across eight agricultural sectors presents a mixed outlook
The EC proposes setting MRLs for imports containing substances banned in the EU
The European Commission has included a proposal to establish maximum residue limits (MRLs) for imported agricultural products containing certain active substances that are not authorised within the European Union, according to the Spanish farmers’ organisation Unión de Uniones
South Africa boosts avocado exports as production rises
South Africa’s avocado industry expects to export around 22 million 4-kg cartons this season. The increase is linked to new plantings and favourable weather conditions that supported crop development
Nine out of ten lemons consumed in Europe are Spanish this season
The 2025/2026 Spanish Fino lemon season is approaching its end before giving way to the first harvests of the Verna variety, which will run from April until the end of June, with a crop forecast between 25% and 30% lower than last year
EU launches new AI system to tackle food fraud and safety alerts
The European Commission has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) platform, TraceMap, to accelerate the detection of food fraud, contaminated food and foodborne disease outbreaks across the EU
Potato acreage must decrease: the sector needs a medium-term strategy
The NEPG (North-Western European Potato Growers) has reiterated the need to reduce potato acreage in north-western Europe. According to the organisation, any adjustments made by growers must remain economically viable, as producers should not be forced to produce and sell below their production costs
Fertiliser manufacturers guarantee short-term supply
Fertiliser manufacturers operating in Spain have confirmed that they currently have sufficient stock to supply farmers, although they remain concerned about the potential impact of the conflict with Iran on the availability of key raw materials
