FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS

Chilean Fruit meets with the Shanghai International Chamber of Commerce
The meeting is part of the organization’s goal to strengthen trade relations and promote greater awareness of Chilean fruit in Asian markets

Judicial Block to Trump’s tariffs
The U.S. President has agreed to extend trade talks following a phone call with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen

Gen Z eats fewer fruit & veg than they think
This was confirmed by Marta Munné, Head of Research at AECOC Shopperview, during her speech at the AECOC Congress on Fruit and Vegetables. According to the third edition of the Consumer Barometer—conducted in collaboration with Patatas Menéndez—the daily consumption of fruit and vegetables among young Spaniards is lower than that of the general population

Casino to open 210 stores in Morocco by 2035
The French group operates in over 20 countries and has 472 franchised stores outside mainland France, representing 3.5% of its projected revenue for 2024

Cartonpack acquires Andolfi&C to lead innovation in packaging
Carton Pack Group, a leading provider of multi material packaging solutions for the food and fruit & vegetable end markets, has acquired a majority stake in Andolfi&C

Strong results for Italy’s strawberry campaign
From the northern provinces to the south, Italy’s strawberry season has delivered strong results

Fruit Attraction reaches 90% occupancy four months ahead of the show
Fruit Attraction, organised by IFEMA MADRID and FEPEX, will be held from 30 September to 2 October in Madrid, and has already surpassed 90% occupancy just four months before opening its doors, according to its director, María José Sánchez

Pedro Martínez: Unwavering discipline – Photo gallery
Pedro Martínez is a man who takes care of himself — and it shows, as he’s nearly 50 but doesn’t look it. He speaks openly about his anti-inflammatory diet and exercises regularly and with commitment. He enjoys reading management and self-help books

Pedro Martínez: Unwavering discipline
Pedro Martínez is a man who takes care of himself — and it shows, as he’s nearly 50 but doesn’t look it. He speaks openly about his anti-inflammatory diet and exercises regularly and with commitment. He enjoys reading management and self-help books

Introducing Feroz and Calaris
Top Seeds expands its tomato portfolio with ToBRFV-resistant pear and San Marzano types

From seed to root: Syngenta strengthens ToBRFV resistance
The company is tackling the tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) with a new generation of rootstocks and a novel heart-shaped plum tomato variety, Legislador (TIPL 21-S008)

SVCE1524: the ideal cucumber for fast cycles
Bayer Seminis offers a variety that “delivers kilos fast” in spring, summer and autumn crops






