FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
Planasa acquires plant breeding company IFSI
With this acquisition, EW Group underlines its long-term strategy of making strategic investments in research and development and expanding its plant genetics portfolio. IFSI brings more than 88 years of experience and markets its products in over 70 countries
Mexico to eliminate almost all tariffs on EU imports
The EU and Mexico are expected to sign the updated trade agreement on 22 May, with implications for agricultural products, machinery and digital trade
Closure of Hormuz sends global fertiliser trade into sharp decline
The OECD confirms that in April, fertiliser trade recorded its lowest volume since at least January 2019. Around 30% of the fertilisers used worldwide pass through the Strait of Hormuz
VIP Val Venosta technology and innovation ensure consistent quality all year round
Guaranteeing consistent quality throughout the twelve months of the year is one of the main challenges in the apple sector
Avocado all day, every day: Westfalia Fruit unlocks new consumption moments at PLMA
At PLMA 2026 (Hall 1, booth B44), Westfalia Fruit will exhibit a full product range, including fresh and ready-to-eat solutions on 19 and 20 May
Planasa successfully hosts first Meet & Greet in Watsonville, California
After two well-received editions in Europe, the event brought together more than 50 attendees including shippers, retailers, and growers from across the United States, Mexico, and even Spain in a single gathering
ECB warns of supply chain disruptions
ECB’s Isabel Schnabel warns of renewed problems in global supply chains and a new inflationary wave spreading across Europe, with the risk of further interest rate hikes if the energy shock intensifies
Spanish watermelon and melon season starts with firm prices
The campaign begins in southern Spain with limited supply, less overseas competition and expectations of a better season after last year’s market overlap
Colombia forecasts 20% growth in blueberries for 2026
The sector reached 12,000 tonnes in 2025 and is currently focused on supplying strong domestic demand, which absorbs almost all national production
Florette launches dedicated ‘Essentials’ value tier to support shoppers and drive everyday volume
Florette introduces a new ‘Essentials’ range to offer premium-brand quality at an accessible, entry-level price point
Frost severely hits fruit production in Poland
Early estimates point to losses of up to 50% in next season’s apple crop, with significant damage also reported in berries and stone fruit
ORRi closes the season with record prices and stronger international positioning
According to data from the Valencia Citrus Exchange, ORRi once again ranks as the highest-priced mandarin on the market
