FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
Fyffes strengthens its sustainable growth model at Fruit Logistica
Driving category growth through in-store activation, reliable supply and a strong commitment to sustainability – LET THE GOOD GROW
More acreage and greater innovation for North Carolina sweetpotatoes
North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission is set to showcase the state’s flagship variety, Covington, at the upcoming Fruit Logistica 2026 event, following a successful year of harvesting
Record scale, innovation and real business in the 16th edition of TSW
The two-day event attracted 21,000 visitors from Poland and abroad, which is 4,000 more than last year
Apofruit Italia: plenty of new additions to the basket for Fruit Logistica
Apofruit Italia, one of Italy’s largest fruit and vegetable producer cooperatives with approximately 2,700 members across several growing regions, is set to showcase its latest range at Fruit Logistica (Stand A-40, Hall 2.2)
FRUIT LOGISTICA: New product showcases celebrate their premiere
FRUIT LOGISTICA launches new innovation format: Eleven new products from the Fresh Produce, Machinery & Technology and Logistics segments provide strong impetus
Spain backs EU–India trade deal for agri-food exports
The Spanish government and representatives of the agri-food sector on Tuesday welcomed the trade agreement reached between the European Union (EU) and India, highlighting the opportunities it creates for key products such as olive oil and wine
Egypt strengthens its position in the global citrus trade
Egypt continues to consolidate its role as a major player in international fruit and vegetable trade, with citrus emerging as one of the country’s strongest growth drivers. According to figures released by the Egyptian Cabinet, the country exported around 2 million tonnes of citrus in 2025, contributing to a total of 9.5 million tonnes of agricultural exports during the year
European promotion budget to reach €160 million
The European Commission’s budget to co-finance food promotion programmes submitted under this year’s call and subsequently approved will amount to €160 million, an increase compared to previous years. The call for proposals for interested entities from the different Member States wishing to implement these campaigns opened yesterday
Nestlé expands global alliances to accelerate regenerative farming
Through its work with Goodwall, Nestlé aims to attract young people to farming and help them build the skills they need to thrive
European farmers mobilise against EU–Mercosur trade deal
Thousands of European farmers gathered in Strasbourg to protest the European Union’s trade agreement with Mercosur, voicing strong opposition ahead of a key parliamentary vote that could determine whether the deal is referred to the EU’s highest court for legal review
Mexican avocado prices fall 27% amid strong U.S. exports
Avocado prices in Mexico City declined by nearly 27 per cent year on year, driven by higher domestic availability, while exports to the United States increased ahead of the Super Bowl
Elevate Farms acquires Fieldless Farms
Elevate Farms has acquired Fieldless Farms, bringing together two Canadian CEA companies with complementary strengths. The transaction makes Fieldless a wholly owned subsidiary of Elevate Farms, while preserving the Fieldless brand and operations in Cornwall, Ontario
