FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
Southern Hemisphere Alliance releases its Statistical Yearbook
The Southern Hemisphere Fruit Alliance (SFA), the representative body for the region’s fruit industry, officially unveiled its Statistical Yearbook 2026
Mexican avocados shine once again at the Super Bowl
On the occasion of the biggest sporting event of the year, producers in the country achieved record exports, with shipments to the US market increasing by 11% compared to the previous year
Commission adopts new legislation on RENURE fertilisers
The new rules will allow the use of RENURE fertilisers to exceed the limit set by the Nitrates Directive for the application of manure and processed manure
LUV Fiera unveils its second edition in Berlin
The announcement was made at the Italian Fruit Village during Fruit Logistica and carries a very clear message: today, for table grapes, knowledge alone is no longer enough. What is needed is a change of scale. What is needed is a system
Pompur, the allergy-friendly apple, wins FLIA 2026
The most prestigious international award in the fruit trade industry, FLIA, went to the allergy-friendly apple brand POMPUR and to the lidar-based agricultural spraying L50 Drone from ABZ Innovation in 2026
Colombia showcases its fruit offering with 20 companies at Fruit Logistica
Colombia took part in Fruit Logistica 2026, the world’s leading trade fair for the fresh fruit and vegetable sector, held in Berlin from 4 to 6 February
Tropical Blue accelerates early-season production
Recent commercial field visits in the Huelva region of southern Spain have highlighted the strong early-season performance of the blueberry variety Tropical Blue, with growers reporting a combination of ultra-early production, high early yields and improved harvesting efficiency
VIP: focus on strategic networks and international vision
VIP took part in Fruit Logistica in Berlin, confirming its role as an international player in the apple sector and highlighting the strategic importance of dialogue with customers and partners at a global level
Chiquita Goes Bananas at X Games Aspen 2026
The iconic brand connects with action sports fans through immersive experiences in Aspen, Colorado during a milestone year at Buttermilk Mountain
Camposol launches ORIGEN, its global breeding programme
Camposol, a global benchmark in the Peruvian agro-industrial sector, officially unveiled ORIGEN, its new Breeding Programme
Photo gallery – Fruit Logistica 2026
A visual summary of Fruit Logistica. New developments will continue to be presented throughout the trade fair
The sector warns of the impact of the PPWR and calls for clear rules
The Fresh Produce Forum at Fruit Logistica hosted an exchange between the packaging industry and representatives of the European fresh produce supply chain, in a meeting organised by Freshfel Europe and Pro Food
