FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
Yuksel Seeds impresses at the Global Tomato Congress with its latest innovations
The international seed company participated in this major industry event, held for the first time in Málaga, showcasing its extensive tomato portfolio, including varieties such as Sweetloom, Tobrossa, and Snow Sweet, all resistant to the ToBRFV virus
CIMA Convention, a hub for agricultural innovation
The 4th CIMA Convention, organised by Alltech Crop Science, was held in Valladolid, consolidating itself as an essential meeting point for leading companies in the agricultural sector
“Peru expects a 15% decrease in mango production in this new season”
This year’s Peruvian mango season is unfolding differently from last year’s. After record export volumes, the irregular new flowering is expected to reduce overall production by about 15%, Iván Vílchez, president of the Peruvian Association of Mango Producers and Exporters (APEM), stated. “We anticipate reduced yields, but the fruit will be of good quality and calibers that might support higher prices per box,” he said
Val Venosta apple: A journey through flavours, health and discovery
The great classics of Venosta Valley apples embark on a journey across Italy to discover the perfect pairings between apples, regional cuisine and local traditions
Akorn Technology named Top 10 finalist in the FoodTech Challenge
The California-based startup advances to the final round of the international agri-food tech competition for its innovative solutions to tackle post-harvest losses
Fresh All Green: Strong outlook for the Egyptian strawberry season
With the new strawberry season kicking off in mid-November and running through April, Egypt’s leading producer Fresh All Green anticipates a highly positive campaign with strong results for its export programmes
Marks & Spencer designs a next-generation logistics centre
The new project in Daventry (UK) marks a milestone in the collaboration between both companies and aims to set a new benchmark for innovation and efficiency in grocery retail
Morocco strengthens its position as a major exporter of fresh produce
Morocco is consolidating its role as one of the Mediterranean’s most dynamic suppliers of fruit and vegetables, as the country continues to recover from recent drought challenges and gains visibility in global agricultural markets
Global blueberry demand keeps climbing as North America and EU drive consumption growth
Global appetite for blueberries continues to strengthen, with North America and Europe remaining the engines of global demand, according to the new RaboResearch Blueberry Update 2025
Spanish households maintain steady fresh produce consumption
Watermelon purchases jumped 17%, while oranges and bananas also gained ground, balancing declines in tomatoes and peppers during the first seven months of 2024
Eosta’s organic Peruvian Ataulfo mangoes set sail for greener future
Organic fresh produce specialist Eosta has become the first European supplier to successfully bring in premium quality Ataulfo mangoes from Peru by boat, thanks to a combination of grower innovation and a transportation rethink which has resulted in a shorter shipping time
Brussels endorses political agreement to simplify the CAP
The European Commission has welcomed the political agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council on the simplification package for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), aimed at reducing administrative burdens, streamlining payment schemes and boosting the competitiveness of the agricultural sector
