FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
Spain, a model in the fight against food waste
Spain reduces food waste by 20% in five years and strengthens its strategy with the Food Loss and Waste Prevention Law approved this year
Berry Christmas with Hortifrut
Blueberries in a festive, plastic-free format, available at selected retailers in Europe, Chile, Brazil, and Colombia
Innovation and varietal development headline the Table Grape Conference
The Table Grape Conference will take place on 4 December at the Four Points by Sheraton in Catania. The event is a full day of discussion dedicated to the table grape sector, bringing together growers, technicians, researchers, producer organisations, companies and institutions to examine the challenges of today and the future
CMR GROUP will market the first sea container of cherries of the season in Europe
The CMR import team recently traveled to Chile to visit the farms of our partner, C&L, a family-owned company specializing in the cultivation of premium stone fruit for over 50 years
Concern in the fruit and veg sector over the revision of the EU–Morocco agreement
COPA-COGECA, AREFLH and EUCOFEL warn that the European Commission’s proposal to revise the EU–Morocco Association Agreement, together with the new delegated act on origin labelling, would harm the sector, undermine fundamental EU legal principles and create confusion among consumers. In a joint letter to the European Parliament, the organisations state that the initiative constitutes a direct violation of EU law and values
Algarve to host the 17th International Citrus Congress in 2032
The Portuguese bid was presented in Jeju, South Korea, during the 15th International Citrus Congress, and received formal approval from the Executive Committee of the International Society of Citriculture
Tropical Blue sets remarkably early pace in Spain and Morocco
Tropical Blue, one of the most closely watched new blueberry varieties in commercial production, is drawing significant attention this season for its exceptionally early performance in Spain and Morocco
Chemajos: the company that transformed garlic in Europe
The Alicante-based company became a pioneer three decades ago as the first to produce and market peeled garlic across Europe. Today, the second generation continues to drive innovation
Winter crops generally well established
While the 2025 harvest season is ending, with only sugar beet still being collected, the 2026 winter crop season has begun across Europe. Sowing is progressing well in most regions, and the establishment of winter cereals and rapeseed is generally favourable
Citrus production falls 1.5% and Egypt overtakes Spain in oranges
The Citrus Subgroup of the European Commission’s Fruit and Vegetable Market Observatory — which brings together sector representatives and experts from EU Member States, including FEPEX — met to analyse the outlook for the current Northern Hemisphere campaign. The forecast points to a 1.5% decrease in production compared to 2024, totalling 27.4 million tonnes, with a notable 2% drop in oranges
FRUIT LOGISTICA 2026: Three days. One sector. Unlimited growth
From 4 to 6 February 2026, Berlin will become the world capital of fresh produce, as FRUIT LOGISTICA showcases innovations, sparks inspiring connections, and shares pioneering ideas
Bollo updates its brand identity
The Valencian company has launched this rebranding to extend its premium melon strategy to all its fruits and business areas
