FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
New AutoPack HS+ doubles magazine capacity to 1,200 bags
Manter introduces a new version of the AutoPack HS: the AutoPack HS+ with a quad bag magazine. The AutoPack HS is a fully automatic bagging machine for filling and closing pre-made net, jute, poly and paper bags
LUV Fiera: Bari becomes the international capital of table grapes
From 20 to 22 October, the second edition of the trade fair will bring together companies, buyers, researchers and international experts at Nuova Fiera del Levante. Professionals from across Europe, Chile, Japan, China, India, Thailand and the Arabian Peninsula are expected to attend, with the number of buyers forecast to be four times higher than at the first edition
Fields of Innovation connects 900 global agricultural professionals
Fields of Innovation 2026 brought together nearly 900 agricultural professionals from around the world to explore vegetable genetics, biologicals and the next generation of industry talent under this year’s core themes: ‘Grow beyond the ordinary’, ‘Maximise every Acre’ and ‘Shield your Yield’
Fruitnet Citrus Congress takes a broader view of the citrus sector
Fruitnet Citrus Congress brings together leading players from Egypt, Morocco, Türkiye, Spain and South Africa to address common challenges and explore new opportunities.
Fyffes and Miles Import announce strategic partnership in France
Three-year agreement appoints Miles Import as Fyffes’ sole distributor in France
North Carolina Sweetpotato to highlight export opportunities at SIAL Paris 2026
The Commission will showcase the state’s year-round supply, quality and growing potential of sweetpotatoes in European markets
Climate change and plant health emerge as key challenges for the European potato sector
The 1st International Potato Symposium brought together nearly 250 professionals in Madrid to analyse production, trade, processing and the crop’s plant health challenges
SanLucar begins expansion in Finland with Vegepörssi
The long-term partnership will develop SanLucar’s premium fruit and vegetable offering in the Finnish retail market
FairFruit sets 2035 target to expand Fair Trade USA certification
The company aims to increase the number of certified growers and the volume of Fair Trade Certified produce from its programmes in Guatemala and Peru
Sormac appoints Tys van Elk as new Managing Director
Tys van Elk will succeed Bert Haffmans, who has led the company for more than 23 years and will remain involved as an advisor and shareholder
Westfalia Fruit updates sustainability strategy and raises renewable electricity use to 58%
The avocado specialist is focusing its new strategy on efficient water use, carbon management, waste reduction and biodiversity protection
Generazione Ortofrutta takes Italy’s sustainability standard global
The initiative led by Italia Ortofrutta brings together Producer Organisations, scientific expertise and public institutions to develop a measurable, science-based sustainability framework for Italy’s fruit and vegetable sector
