FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
The EU-Mercosur agreement will enter provisional application on May 1
On that date, the commercial provisions of the agreement will begin to be applied, as confirmed by the European Commission
AgroFresh highlights a system approach at Fruitnet Berry Congress
AgroFresh, a global leader in post-harvest solutions, successfully participated as a Platinum Sponsor, exhibitor, and speaker at the Fruitnet Berry Congress 2026, held on 19–20 March in London
Planasa Appoints Anja Grueterich as Value Chain Manager Americas
Planasa has appointed Anja Grueterich as Value Chain Manager Americas, strengthening its focus on collaboration across the value chain
Eternal.ag launches fully autonomous harvesting robot to tackle greenhouse labor shortage
Agritech startup eternal.ag announces the launch of Harvester, a fully autonomous robot that specializes in tomato harvesting for greenhouses
Copa-Cogeca call for urgent measures ahead of the EU Fertilisers Action Plan
The full Copa and Cogeca position paper is now available in Spanish. It outlines concrete measures at European level to address the fertiliser crisis and ensure long-term market stability
The Commission launches a call for evidence on EU primary water legislation
The European Commission has launched a four-week call for evidence to support the targeted review and revision of the EU Water Framework Directive, the EU’s main legislative act to protect and improve the status of Europe’s waters
Blueberries and raspberries drive expansion of Mexico’s berry production
Mexico’s berry industry continues to consolidate its global leadership
Chiquita’s Pop by Nature continues with a joyful new chapter: Miss Chiquita in motion
Chiquita is bringing even more color, movement, and heart to its Pop by Nature creative platform with the reveal of a second artwork in its 2026 collaboration with contemporary artist Jiaqi Wang
Ecuador and the United States sign trade agreement to boost Ecuadorian agri-exports
Ecuador and the United States have signed the Reciprocal Trade Agreement (RTA), an instrument aimed at strengthening bilateral economic relations and opening up new opportunities for Ecuadorian exports, particularly in the agro-industrial sector
High Court dismisses Nadorcott claim in landmark mandarin variety dispute
UK ruling confirms Tango is not an essentially derived variety under plant breeders’ rights law
PSB appoints Elena Aguarón as CEO to drive global growth in stonefruit breeding
The Murcia-based breeder strengthens its leadership with an international horticulture expert from SNFL and Bloom Fresh
Middle East disruption impacts Ecuadorian and Indian banana exports
Banana exporters in Ecuador and India are facing disruptions as the conflict in the Middle East is blocking ports and halting sailings
