FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
“Production is not the same as marketable yield”
This season has one of the lowest crop estimates of the past 15 years. However, Cañamás stresses that “it is more accurate to speak about marketable yield than about forecasts”
Benihort strengthens its connection between production and commercialisation
After a campaign with strong sales and favourable prices, Benihort begins the new season facing challenges driven by competition from third countries and the need to ensure effective generational renewal in the fields
Anecoop: a citrus season marked by early complications
Fruit Today interviewed Nacho Juárez, Head of Citrus at Anecoop, to assess how the current citrus campaign is unfolding
Algarve IGP citrus showcased at Rungis
Algarve IGP citrus carried out a promotional action at the international market of Rungis (France) last November
Farmers to protest in Brussels for a fairer CAP
On 18 December, thousands of European farmers will demonstrate in Brussels to demand urgent changes to EU agricultural policies. The protest, organised by COPA-COGECA, aims to highlight the growing discontent in the sector over declining profitability, regulatory pressure, and unfair competition in global markets
Europe launches first-ever Soil Monitoring Law
The EU’s first law on soil surveillance and soil resilience enters into force on 16 December, marking a major milestone that, according to the European Commission, will help restore soil health and is also supported by the EU farming sector
EU – Morocco agreement: A paradigm of unfair competition
Imports of fruit and vegetables from Morocco into the EU have increased by 71% since the entry into force of the Protocol
Ecuador’s banana price increases by $0.50
The Ministry of Agriculture stated that the new price guarantees producers a fair return and helps maintain the sector’s competitiveness
Direct connections between Chile and China boost exports
The main season for Chilean cherries in China 2025/26 began on 5 December 2025 with the arrival of the first Cherry Express vessel. The MSC Lome V docked at the Port of Nansha in Guangzhou carrying around 370 refrigerated containers (approximately 8,000 tonnes) of fresh cherries from the Port of San Antonio in Chile, according to Frutas de Chile
Biostimulants, rapid growth: the European market reaches €5 billion
They promise to promote crop growth and resilience to climate change and environmental stress (high temperatures, drought, excess salinity, etc.), as well as to improve the quality of agri-food production, while supporting sustainable agronomic practices
Rijk Zwaan expands breeding and research capacity
On 9 December, Rijk Zwaan celebrated the opening of its new greenhouse in De Lier, the Netherlands: ‘De Hybride Phase 2’. This marks the next step in the company’s breeding activities for tomato, sweet pepper and aubergine crops. The new facility creates extra space for research and development related to innovative varieties
Mexican mango growers target new international markets
Small-scale mango producers in Mexico are seeking stronger commercial positioning in international markets, while also working to strengthen the national production system in terms of infrastructure, productivity, and food safety and phytosanitary certifications
