FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
Costco’s profitability in Spain fails to take off
Although the supermarket chain has tripled its turnover in Spain since 2019, it still struggles to emerge from the red
Parliament adopts its position on the future of EU agriculture policy
MEPs want a bigger stand-alone post-2027 agriculture budget, with less red tape for farmers and incentives to achieve environmental and social objectives
Fyffes guarantees fruit supply amid global challenges
Ahead of Fruit Attraction taking place at the end of this month in Madrid, Fyffes – a global leader in bananas, pineapples and melons – has confirmed that it is working diligently on its own farms, and with its long-term supplier partners, to secure premium quality bananas and guarantee consistent supply despite industry-wide challenges
Europe’s fruit & veg habits under the lens of health and sustainability
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a minimum of 400 g of fruits and vegetables per day to support human health and prevent chronic diseases. Yet Europe’s average consumption remains at only ~350 g/day as of 2022, underscoring a persistent shortfall.
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
