FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
EU agriculture ministers debate the ‘green architecture’ of the next CAP
EU agriculture ministers met in Luxembourg to exchange views on the so-called “green architecture” proposed by the European Commission for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) after 2027
Peruvian blueberries eye expansion into new Asian destinations
Talks to secure phytosanitary access to Vietnam, New Zealand, and Japan are reportedly moving forward, as Peru continues to strengthen its global leadership in blueberry exports
Spanish avocado production expected to grow by up to 30% this season
The Spanish Avocado and Mango Interprofessional Organization (OIAM) has announced the start of the Spanish avocado season with highly positive expectations
South Africa to export 6% more stone fruit
Hortgro forecasts an 18% rise in nectarine shipments as access to the Chinese market opens new diversification opportunities for South African growers
Chilean kiwi season ends on a high note with quality set as the key focus for 2026
Despite record global supply from New Zealand, Chilean kiwi exports grew by 2% in 2025, surpassing projections and reaffirming the country’s strong position in international markets. The focus for the next campaign will be on flower management and higher harvest standards to maintain quality and consistency
Europe joins forces to develop green pesticides against crop-threatening pests
Spain, Italy, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Norway, Belgium, and Switzerland have joined an ambitious project to develop green pesticides that can replace toxic synthetic chemicals used against pests and pathogens threatening key food security crops. The initiative will use biological residues such as used coffee grounds, forest biomass, and aquatic materials as raw sources
Fruitnet Tomato Congress arrives in Málaga
Fruitnet’s leading international event for the global fresh tomato industry comes to Málaga on 11–12 November, bringing together key players and decision-makers from across Europe to discuss, connect, and explore the future of the tomato category
AECOC calls for a comprehensive national plan to boost Spain’s productivity
The President of AECOC, Ignacio González, has called for a serious and structured national plan to address Spain’s productivity challenges, structured around four key pillars: increasing the active population, improving workforce skills, raising productivity levels, and tackling absenteeism
POLYFLY awarded at Euroseeds 2025
POLYFLY introduces a new category of “managed” pollinators – hoverflies – to enhance seed production yield and quality
Fyffes unveils new carbon literacy initiative for young people
Programme empowers youth to take climate action and cut food waste
Enza Zaden launches new lettuce varieties
Enza Zaden has introduced a new line of iceberg lettuce varieties that offer Intermediate resistance to Nasonovia ribisnigri, a persistent green aphid that continues to threaten European lettuce
Westfalia Fruit and AgroSustain advance sustainable innovation in avocado supply chain
Westfalia Fruit is proud to announce its collaboration with AgroSustain, a pioneering agri-tech company focused on sustainable crop protection. The partnership marks a significant step forward in maintaining quality, reducing food loss and chemical residues across the fresh produce supply chain
