FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
Blueberry cultivation expands in Italy: 172% increase in planted hectares since 2015
With a 172% increase in planted area since 2015 and a 300% surge in production, Italy is becoming a serious player in the blueberry market. Its unique climate diversity, rising domestic demand, and high unit value are driving rapid sector growth
Alcoaxarquía adds Spain’s largest organic tropical farm to its portfolio
The company finalized the acquisition in February during Fruit Logistica and has recently achieved another milestone with carbon footprint certification in Peru
High expectations for Peruvian blueberries
The 2025–2026 blueberry season is already underway in Peru, where growers and exporters are preparing for a campaign, according to Proarándanos, “full of expectations and opportunities.”
MSC launches medlog inland terminal adjacent to Paris
Located just 40 kilometers north of Paris, this 11-hectare multimodal terminal represents a new step towards more sustainable logistics in the Île-de-France region, a key area for national and international trade.
Spanish and Italian agriculture most affected by climate change
The Spanish and Italian economies could face catastrophic losses of up to 20 billion euros in the coming years
The Fashion® Producers Club is born
Grupo Fashion (AGF) and its technology partner BASF | Nunhems are highlighting the role of the producer as a key link in the creation of the brand
Exotic fruits on the rise: a booming category with high entry requirements
In the last 10 years, European imports of tropical/exotic fruits have tripled in value and doubled in volume, though significant challenges remain: varieties better adapted to the Mediterranean climate are needed; improvements in postharvest handling and transportation are required; and investment is essential in promotion, shade nets, greenhouses, and other infrastructure for certain crops
Frozen vegetables gain prominence in children’s diets
Frozen vegetables retain their nutritional and organoleptic properties thanks to the ultra-freezing process, which helps preserve essential nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and fiber
First Mantuan PGI Melon Symposium
From July 22 to 24, the Consortium for the Promotion and Protection of Mantuan PGI Melon will host an experiential event that will bring together, for the first time, producers, Italian and European distributors, and specialized media, in a journey through the territory, the supply chain, and its future prospects
South Africa cements position as leading apple exporter
South Africa is continuing its dominance over Chile as the top exporter of apples in the Southern hemisphere
New Bayer tomatoes offer protection against ToBRFV
Bayer is using multi-stacked virus-resistant genes to bring more durable protection against ToBRFV mutations / Developed through advanced conventional breeding techniques, new hybrids will be available this year in every major glasshouse tomato segment
MSC adds new citrus route between South Africa and the U.S.
Starting in October 2025, MSC will introduce an enhanced standalone service connecting South Africa with the U.S. East Coast, with a strong focus on supporting citrus exports during the harvest season
