FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
M2i Group & Pherobio efiter ifito a lofig-term partfiership
Two international leaders in Biocontrol and pheromones, the French company M2i Group and the Chinese company Pherobio; have entered into a cooperation agreement that marks a new phase in the development of the global biopesticides sector
Copefrut’s strategy to keep growing over the next 70 years
In an interview with News Frutas de Chile, Copefrut’s CEO Andrés Fuenzalida explains that long-term success is built on three pillars: close technical support for growers, technological innovation and full control of the value chain, from the orchard to the end consumer
Chilean cherry shipments to U.S. up 63% early season
Chile’s new cherry export season is showing higher shipment volumes to the United States following an early start aimed at expanding winter consumption in the Northern Hemisphere
Moroccan mandarin exports to Germany rise by 60%
Morocco has reached a new milestone in its citrus trade by setting a seasonal record for mandarin and clementine exports to Germany. According to data from EastFruit, shipments surged during the 2024/25 season, positioning Morocco as the fourth-largest supplier to the German market
Does fruit make you gain weight at night?
Spoiler: no. Fruit is not harmful at any time of day. Your body does not have a “fruit-burning clock”: what really matters is your total daily energy balance and the overall quality of your diet
The real reason behind the ‘five a day’ fruit and vegetable recommendation
It is neither an empty slogan nor a passing trend: the recommendation to eat five portions of fruit and vegetables a day is based on solid scientific evidence and on their key role in preventing chronic diseases, regulating metabolism and maintaining a balanced diet
Are frozen vegetables healthy?
When we buy frozen products at the supermarket, we often assume we are taking home foods with poor nutritional quality. Nothing could be further from the truth
VIP Val Venosta: the importance of being the first class European apple partner
Interview with Kurt Ratschiller, Commercial Director at VIP: between budgets, challenges and opportunities, quality remains the strategic pillar for the upcoming year
European farmers protest in Brussels against new CAP and Mercosur deal
Farmers from several EU member states gathered in Brussels this week to protest against the direction of the upcoming Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and the proposed trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur. The demonstration, one of the largest mobilisations of the sector in recent months, aimed to draw attention to what farmers describe as growing economic pressure and regulatory imbalance
Trudi’s® bananas boost category growth across Europe for Fyffes
Fyffes is proud to announce that its new consumer brand, Trudi’s®, is delivering sustained category growth and strengthening the company’s retail partnerships across the UK and Norway
Food bio-packaging made from strawberry waste
A European project transforms strawberry residues into sustainable packaging and smart pads to extend shelf life
Ecuador confirms presence of Fusarium TR4
Agrocalidad declares a six-month phytosanitary emergency after the presence of the fungus on a farm in El Oro province is corroborated
