FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
Fresas Nuevos Materiales gains ground
The evolution of strawberry varieties planted in Huelva continues to strengthen the local company, although genetic improvement programmes are also growing
Huelva to host the 10th International Berry Congress
The 10th International Berry Congress will take place in June 2025 at the Casa Colón Conference Centre in Huelva
Maguey Technology Green: sustainable innovation in agriculture and social commitment
In a context where agriculture seeks not only to be more productive but also fairer and more humane, Maguey Technology Green stands out as a model company combining ecology and equity
Fresón de Palos strengthens biological control in partnership with Koppert
Europe’s largest strawberry producer now uses biological control on 100% of its raspberry crop, 80% of its blueberry crop, and 30% of its strawberry fields
ILIP follows through on its commitment to sustainability
The Italian company returned to the Rimini fair with innovative, sustainable solutions for fresh fruit and vegetables
Alltech Crop Science hosts the 3rd CIMA Convention
The 3rd CIMA Convention, organized by Alltech Crop Science, took place in Córdoba this past April, in collaboration with its partner Cortijo de La Reina, a 700-hectare multi-crop estate.
Altinco launches an eco-friendly pesticide with just 20% paraffin oil
Altinco Grinward® targets three pests—aphids, whiteflies and psylla—across a wide range of crops and works by contact, preventing resistance development
Market gap between early and late onions
From abundance to shortage. That sums up the current situation in the European onion market, which is going through a critical phase after unexpectedly running out of stored supply
Naranco proves its strength in a difficult year
The onion campaign began with major losses in some areas due to heavy rains, but Bejo’s variety delivered quality and firm skin
Sunions extends its season
BASF Nunhems’ sweet and tear-free proposal gains traction in Europe and grows through counter-season imports to expand shelf availability
Chinese garlic impacts Spanish exports
The rerouting of unsold Chinese garlic from the U.S. to Europe, the growing competition from third countries, and Spain’s own structural issues are worsening the crisis in the Spanish garlic sector
Imported onions boost sales on supermarket shelves
The situation is widespread. Europe—and therefore Spain—is experiencing a product shortage in May and June. The high price of onions has triggered a pull effect for imports from origins that are not traditionally present in European markets.
