FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
The World Citrus Organisation raises concerns about private food safety criteria
The World Citrus Organisation (WCO), representing citrus producers worldwide, has raised serious concerns about the growing trend of private food safety standards imposed by retailers. The organisation warns that these non-scientific requirements threaten the sustainability of the citrus sector, jeopardise farmers’ livelihoods, and may ultimately reduce supply to consumer markets
Royal HZPC Group announces acquisition of IPM Potato Group
Royal HZPC Group has announced the acquisition of IPM Potato Group, an Irish company specialized in breeding, production, and export of seed potatoes. With this strategic move, the Dutch group strengthens its global position in the sector, expands its production area in the United Kingdom, and consolidates its international market presence
Syngenta showcases game-changing solutions for modern agriculture
The three-day event demonstrated Syngenta’s commitment to addressing disease resistance, sustainable growing practices, and breakthrough products and technologies that are reshaping the future of vegetable production
The Rocha Pear harvest will reach 116,000 tonnes
The 2025 Rocha Pear harvest from ANP members reached 115,990 tonnes, almost identical to 2024 (+1%) but about half the volume of 2021. National production is estimated at 12,000 tonnes, with ANP members representing 8% of the total
VOG Products presents its new brand Fruiara at Anuga
VOG Products, the South Tyrolean company specialized in processing high-quality fruit, is introducing its new brand Fruiara at the international trade fair Anuga in Cologne. The brand is aimed especially at the food service sector and stands out for offering premium-quality natural fruit-based products
Jingold and “SpongeBob – A Pirate’s Adventure”
At Fruit Attraction, Jingold presented its collaboration with Paramount Pictures for the launch of the film “SpongeBob – A Pirate’s Adventure”. A co-branding campaign in Italy and Germany with dedicated eco-friendly packaging, prize contests and retail activities, designed to communicate energy, well-being and the quality of premium yellow- and red-fleshed kiwifruit
Planasa continues to strengthen its presence in Southern Africa during the IBO Summit
Planasa has experienced an intense and highly productive week in South Africa, where it continues to consolidate its presence in strategic Southern African markets such as Namibia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa itself
Cosco to maintain stability despite Trump
Cosco Shipping Lines has assured that it will continue to provide “stable and reliable” services in the United States, despite the new charges announced by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), which will affect Chinese shipping operators starting October 14, 2025
Greek presence grows stronger at Fruit Attraction
Expanded business opportunities with Greek enterprises are being offered this year at Fruit Attraction through the collective participation of Freskon Greece. As the project manager of the mission, Mrs. Tonia Nikolaidou, points out, “This year’s Freskon Greece mission to Fruit Attraction 2025 is the strongest to date. 48 Greek companies are participating in the national pavilion, representing a wide spectrum of the agri-food sector
Peruvian blueberry prices fall
The international blueberry market, with an annual value close to US$7 billion, begins the 2025/2026 season under a complex scenario for Peru, the main exporter of the fruit in South America. After years of high prices, the sharp increase in Peruvian supply is generating pressure on international prices and affecting the profitability of producers and exporters
Valencia awaits Its smallest citrus harvest in a decade
A total of 2,509,950 tons of Valencian citrus is expected, 8% less than the previous season and 23% below the average of the last ten years
Amazon: between Fresh closures and the digital push
Amazon has just announced the decision to close its 19 Amazon Fresh stores in the UK, barely four years after opening the first one in London’s Ealing district, which at the time became a pilgrimage spot to experience checkout-free shopping. The move comes alongside a renewed push into the digital channel
