FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
The Netherlands opens its doors to the world for GreenTech Week
The Netherlands is preparing to welcome thousands of international visitors during GreenTech Week, taking place from June 10 to 12 at RAI Amsterdam
Lower export prospects for Peruvian Hass avocados in 2025
The Peruvian Association of Hass Avocado Producers and Exporters (ProHass) has announced a 20% reduction in its export prospects for the 2025 season, compared to what had been projected in March
Chiquita Panama lays off entire workforce after prolonged strikes
Panama is facing a deepening labor and social crisis following more than a month of strikes by workers of Chiquita, the largest banana company operating in the country
Extreme weather costs EU farmers 28 billion euros a year
The European Union’s agriculture sector loses an average of 28.3 billion euros ($31.9 billion) each year from extreme weather made worse by climate change, EU-backed analysis published on Tuesday showed
UK delays EU phytosanitary checks on fresh produce until 2027
The UK Government has announced a postponement of post-Brexit sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) border checks on medium-risk fruit and vegetables from the European Union until 31 January 2027. This decision follows sustained lobbying and public pressure by the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC)
The role of cherries in Chile’s future challenges
After a challenging season for Chilean cherries, industry experts are doing the math, analyzing points for improvement, and evaluating strategies to ensure the success of the country’s most important fruit industry
Manter technology helps High Trees Packers streamline operations
This interview was conducted with John Stevenson, Managing Director at High Trees Packers (HTP), to discuss the 25-year collaboration and the new packaging line, in conversation with Tom de Boer from Manter
Should you refrigerate your fruit? Here’s what to know
Not all fruits react the same to cold. While some benefit from refrigeration, others lose flavor or spoil faster. Knowing which is which can help reduce food waste
Yuksel Seeds launches “Creamy cucumber” concept in China
Yuksel Seeds continue his growth in the Chinese market with new projects in close collaboration with distributor and retailers
Bloom Fresh™ announces plans for the world’s biggest innovation hub
In a landmark moment for global agri-innovation, BLOOM FRESH™ has laid the first stone of what will soon become the most advanced fruit breeding and technology center in the world
Brussels celebrates the International Day of Potato with a high-level event
On Tuesday 27 May, Brussels marked the second edition of the International Day of Potato with a high- level conference and interactive exhibition, gathering key stakeholders from across the potato value chain
Camport analysis shows Chile’s foreign trade held its value despite lower volumes in 2024
The Maritime and Port Chamber of Chile (Camport) presented its annual analysis of maritime foreign trade for the period January–December 2024
