FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
Italy leads foreign exhibitors at Fruit Attraction 2026
Italy will once again play a prominent role at the upcoming edition of Fruit Attraction, with 322 companies participating across approximately 7,870 m² of exhibition space. This makes Italy the largest foreign participating country by number of companies, second only to Spain
Malaga Port strengthens commercial ties with Chile’s fruit sector
The Malaga delegation held meetings with exporters, logistics operators and shipping companies to explore new opportunities for Chilean fresh produce entering Europe through the Spanish port
What lies behind berry flavour? Four key factors driving a growing industry
Soil, climate, genetics and cultivation: the factors that shape every berry
Colombia’s banana sector warns of rising costs and climate pressure
AUGURA and ASBAMA will bring their concerns to Fruit Attraction, highlighting the impact of extreme weather, currency appreciation and higher production costs on the country’s banana industry
Asia accounts for 70% of table grape production, with China as the clear leader
‘The Art of Producing Grapes’ is the focus of the 11th International Table Grape Symposium, taking place this week in the city of Murcia, a benchmark for table grape production in Spain and Europe. Consumption of the fruit has increased significantly in recent years, to the point that, according to Cindy van Rijswick of Rabobank, grapes have entered the top ten most demanded fruits, ranking around the middle of the list. They are also among the fruits most frequently searched for on Google, particularly by younger consumers interested in fibre and health benefits
VIP focuses on consolidation and development for 2026-27
The association enters the new season after achieving record sales in Italy for its Club apples and organic products, while strengthening its brands and market segmentation
Princesa Amandine strengthens its focus on innovation
The brand reaches 28.6 million kilos sold and will be present through its four strategic partners in Spain at Fruit Attraction
Hispatec drives AI adoption in the fresh produce sector
The global company will present new Margaret AI capabilities at Fruit Attraction to automate repetitive tasks in the field, warehouse and office, based on a data model specifically designed for the fruit and vegetable industry
Brussels proposes removing four pests from the priority list
Citrus black spot and three fruit flies could lose their EU priority status, a move the Citrus Management Committee considers a risk to early detection and eradication
Rijk Zwaan turns innovation into solutions for the entire value chain
The company is bringing to Fruit Attraction a proposition focused on flavour, new consumption opportunities, convenience, efficiency and nutrition. During the three-day event, it will welcome customers, partners and professionals from across the value chain at Pavilion 9, Stand 9D23 at IFEMA Madrid
Francisco Moya: Son of emigrants
Instead of meeting in France, where he lives, our schedules crossed in La Línea de la Concepción (Cádiz). Paco Moya (1964, France) had chosen this destination to celebrate the retirement of his sister Josefa. Being an extremely pragmatic person, he thought it was the perfect opportunity for me to interview him. And there could hardly have been a better place than this city, where his family comes from. His personal story is also the story of an impoverished Spain in the 1960s, which drove millions of Spaniards to emigrate, including his parents. He is the eighth of ten siblings and, although he was born in Lille, he has always remained closely connected to La Línea, where he spent the summers of his childhood and adolescence
TROPS showcases the outstanding quality of its mangoes
Every mango tells a story: that of the people who prepare the soil, care for the trees throughout the year and wait for the precise moment to harvest each fruit. “TROPS does not simply market mangoes. We are growers”
