FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
AINNAGRO: a new agency for agri-food innovation
AINNAGRO was born from the alliance between Fundación Ingenio (Murcia) and Fundación Cellbitec (Almería), two organisations that have decided to combine scientific knowledge, field experience and business vision to accelerate applied innovation in agriculture
Europe opens the door to plant innovation
For years, Europe has been the continent that looked at gene editing through a magnifying glass — and often with suspicion. While the United States, Japan and several Latin American countries advanced steadily in this technology, the EU remained constrained by regulations that did not distinguish between transgenesis and new genomic techniques
“Competition with South Africa will increase from next year onwards”
The first part of the season has been delicate for the sector, as sales have not progressed with the agility they should
Sando moves closer to growers with a new office
The Sando clementine takes a decisive step in its expansion: it has opened a new headquarters in Betxí (Castellón) with a clear objective — to be closer to growers and to strengthen a work model focused on technical support, training and professional management of the variety
Valencian Citrus PGI continues to gain momentum
New packhouses, greater retail presence and an expanded varietal portfolio are driving the growth of this quality label for Valencian citrus
Earlyna®: an early mandarin for the premium segment
The Earlyna® mandarin (US Early Pride) is steadily advancing to become the early-season reference in the European market
“Production is not the same as marketable yield”
This season has one of the lowest crop estimates of the past 15 years. However, Cañamás stresses that “it is more accurate to speak about marketable yield than about forecasts”
Benihort strengthens its connection between production and commercialisation
After a campaign with strong sales and favourable prices, Benihort begins the new season facing challenges driven by competition from third countries and the need to ensure effective generational renewal in the fields
Anecoop: a citrus season marked by early complications
Fruit Today interviewed Nacho Juárez, Head of Citrus at Anecoop, to assess how the current citrus campaign is unfolding
Algarve IGP citrus showcased at Rungis
Algarve IGP citrus carried out a promotional action at the international market of Rungis (France) last November
Farmers to protest in Brussels for a fairer CAP
On 18 December, thousands of European farmers will demonstrate in Brussels to demand urgent changes to EU agricultural policies. The protest, organised by COPA-COGECA, aims to highlight the growing discontent in the sector over declining profitability, regulatory pressure, and unfair competition in global markets
Europe launches first-ever Soil Monitoring Law
The EU’s first law on soil surveillance and soil resilience enters into force on 16 December, marking a major milestone that, according to the European Commission, will help restore soil health and is also supported by the EU farming sector
