FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
Ondine® refreshes Mercamadrid
Under the slogan “Snack the Summer”, the campaign also includes promotional activities in the brand’s key European export markets: France, Germany, the United Kingdom and Italy
SanLucar acquires strategic stake in Twin River Berries
SanLucar and Twin River Berries have announced that SanLucar has acquired a majority stake in Twin River Berries, establishing a long-term strategic alliance for the United States and Asian markets
Ecuadorian banana exports gain ground in key markets
From January to May 2026, Ecuador exported 181.43 million boxes of bananas, up 6.75% compared with the same period in 2025, according to Acorbanec
Chilean cherries: a new standard of 12,000 kilos per hectare
Specialist blueberry and cherry advisor Christian Gallegos warned that the cherry industry is now facing a very different scenario from that of a few years ago, marked by lower returns and greater demands in terms of productivity, quality and efficiency
WAO highlights the growth potential of avocados in Europe
At Fruitnet Tropicals Congress 2026, the World Avocado Organization focused on consumer knowledge, retail and younger generations as key drivers for avocado growth in Europe
Peru tests Green Motion’s new generation of avocados and rootstocks
The Green Motion project confirms the potential of its upcoming avocado varieties and rootstocks, with solutions designed to extend harvest calendars, expand growing areas and support intensive production systems
Pomeria: the new mini plum tomato variety with ToBRFV resistance
Yuksel Seeds expands its tomato portfolio with Pomeria, a new indeterminate mini plum tomato variety. Designed for autumn, winter, and spring cycles, it stands out for its earliness, high yield potential, and intermediate resistance to ToBRFV.
Spain activates plan to reduce external dependence on fertilisers
The Government is proposing a national strategy to improve fertiliser use efficiency, strengthen transparency in the value chain and promote alternatives such as green hydrogen, green ammonia, biostimulants and controlled organic fertilisation
Serbian berry industry embraces next-generation genetics
GPG and Zeleni Hit underline the role of modern varieties, protected production systems and local technical expertise in the future development of Serbia’s raspberry, blackberry and blueberry sectors
CORBANA launches updated Good Agricultural Practices Manual for Banana
The updated publication incorporates technical and scientific advances to support more efficient crop management and strengthen productivity and sustainability in Costa Rica’s banana sector
EU agricultural markets remain resilient despite uncertainty
The European Commission expects EU agricultural markets to remain solid in 2026, although it warns of pressure on producers’ margins and risks linked to climate, energy costs and trade tensions
EU-Mexico Agreement opens a new stage for fruit and vegetable trade
Spanish exports of fruit and vegetables to Mexico reached 3,154 tonnes in 2025, while imports from the Mexican market stood at 14,041 tonnes
