FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
FruitFutur and IRTA take their research to China
The variety developed under the Hot Climate Partnership programme by IRTA, New Zealand’s Plant & Food Research, and Fruitfutur continues its global expansion, with 300 hectares now planted in China
15th Anniversary of the ‘Estrellas de Internet’
This year, the ‘Estrellas de Internet’ Awards celebrate their 15th edition with record participation and an increase in international companies
Potato looks to the future at Potato Europe ’25
The Dutch city of Lelystad hosted a new edition of Potato Europe on 3–4 September, the leading meeting point for the potato sector, held at the Wageningen University & Research (WUR) facilities
Asia Fruit Logistica closes on a high note
This year’s edition of Asia Fruit Logistica came to an end after three intense days of activity in Hong Kong. Following two editions marked by adverse weather conditions, the show closed its doors with great success. Overall, attendance was lower than in previous years, but participants spoke positively about the quality of contacts and meetings held
ILIP focuses on berries, T2T recycling and Hortipack at Fruit Attraction
The Bologna-based company heads to Madrid with sustainable and innovative solutions for fresh produce and the horticultural sector. New stand layout featuring a large screen dedicated to the tray to tray recycling process
Cuna de Platero: A success story in blueberry packaging automation
In 2025, INDUSER took another step forward in its partnership with Cuna de Platero, one of Spain’s leading berry producers and marketers
Westfalia Fruit demonstrates the future of avocados at Fruit Attraction
From pioneering research in varietal development, to advancing sustainable supply chain solutions and driving market growth through insights and customer collaboration, visitors to the stand will be able to explore how Westfalia continues to set new standards for the fresh produce industry worldwide
Fyffes spotlights iconic brand with playful, new Irish consumer campaign
“EAT ’EM… LIKE ’EM… LOVE ’EM!” – that’s the call to action from Fyffes as the world’s first-ever fruit label launches its latest brand awareness campaign designed to put Fyffes bananas in the Irish spotlight
Asia Fruit Awards: winners announced
Dole China, City Fresh Fruit, Central Retail Vietnam and Rijk Zwaan are the winners of the Asia Fruit Awards 2025
Ibero-American Meeting on Garlic Science and Cultivation
On October 7 and 8, the municipality of Pulpí in Almería will host the Ibero-American Meeting on Garlic Science and Cultivation, an event that will bring together more than 200 professionals from the main garlic-producing countries in Ibero-America. The event will place Spain at the center of the international debate on the present and future of this strategic crop
Mercabarna to shift freight to rail
The main objective of the agreement, signed at the headquarters of the Department of Territory, Housing and Ecological Transition, is to establish a framework for collaboration between the parties to promote the transfer of freight flows from road transport to more sustainable modes
Global fresh produce industry gathers in Hong Kong for Asia Fruit Logistica
Asia Fruit Logistica 2025 officially opens today at AsiaWorld-Expo (3–5 September), bringing together the global fresh produce business for what promises to be the most dynamic and international edition of the event to date
