FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
AgroFresh partners with Aerobotics and Neolithics to advance AI-powered agricultural analytics
This integration strengthens FreshCloud as the most connected digital quality ecosystem in the industry
WAPA reports moderate increase in EU apple and pear crop for 2025/2026 season
On the occasion of the Pipfruit Market Observatory of the European Commission, the World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) presented the first update of its 2025/2026 European apple and pear forecast, initially released at Prognosfruit in August 2025
Fyffes recognised for its leadership in ESG performance
Global banana and fruit producer, Fyffes has been recognised for its ‘leadership, innovation, investment, and ingenuity’ in the fields of Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) at the Business Post Leadership Awards ceremony which took place in Dublin recently
SanLucar shines again at the Goldener Zuckerhut 2025 Awards
SanLucar congratulates the winners of the Goldener Zuckerhut 2025 and celebrates their outstanding contributions to the food industry
EU agricultural output falls by 0.9% in 2024
The value of the European Union’s (EU) agricultural output reached €531.9 billion at basic prices in 2024, representing a 0.9% decrease compared to 2023, according to data released by the EU’s statistical office, Eurostat
Biosolutions take center stage at Macfrut 2026
From April 21 to 23, the Rimini Expo Centre will host the Biosolutions and Digital Technologies Hall, featuring exhibition areas, seminars, an international focus, technical roundtables, and meetings with buyers
Breakthrough in hybrid potatoes opens doors for African farmers
This year, hybrid potato breeding takes center stage at Royal HZPC Group’s Potato Days
Spanish green courgette dominates the European market
Spain has consolidated its position as the leading supplier of courgettes to the European Union. In the 2024/25 season, the country exported 319,820 tonnes, placing it at the top of the EU market segment
AI and automation are reinventing the fresh produce business
The Fruit Logistica Trend Report 2026 reveals how AI is transforming global fruit and vegetable supply chains and accelerating change across the entire sector
South Africa projects a record table grape season with 79.4 million cartons
The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) has launched its 2025/26 season under favorable weather conditions and with an optimistic export outlook, projecting a volume of 79.4 million cartons (4.5 kg each). This figure represents a 0.6% increase compared to the previous season (78.9 million cartons in 2024/25), according to SATI’s first official estimate
Peruvian blueberry season to end shorter than expected, with lower export volumes
Peru’s blueberry season is heading towards a close with lower figures than initially projected. According to the latest data released by ProArándanos, export volumes peaked in week 40, reaching around 21,000 tonnes — a 12.5% decrease compared to the 24,000 tonnes initially forecast for week 42
From supply to strategy: Westfalia Fruit strengthens marketing and development capabilities
Westfalia Fruit, a leading multinational supplier of avocados and a range of fresh vegetables and fruit, has established a new Customer Development Team, led by newly appointed Dani Busseni as Global Head of Customer Marketing and Development. The new appointments combine market insights, commercial strategy and category management expertise to identify growth opportunities for both customers and growers
