FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
Carrefour drives solar energy across its hypermarkets
Carrefour Spain plans to close 2025 with 188 solar installations operating in its hypermarkets, covering a total surface area of 388,000 m²—equivalent to 55 professional football fields—positioning the company as a green energy leader in the retail sector
Pierre Larrieu to Lead Bayer’s Crop Science Division in Spain, Portugal, and North Africa
The new head of the agriculture division will manage a key product portfolio that combines chemical and biological solutions, high-value seeds, and digital tools
Bayer to broaden collaboration with M2i Group on biological crop protection
New agreement builds on successful partnership entered in 2023 / Bayer will extend the distribution of M2i’s pheromones gels to the Asia-Pacific region, Latin America and the United States
The battle over the EU budget begins in Brussels
The European Commission is set to present its proposal for the next long-term budget, opening the door to lengthy and complex negotiations that could reshape the structure of EU finances. Every decimal point of spending will be contested, with agricultural funds at risk of cuts
Rijk Zwaan, three products, three wins
Dutch fruit and vegetable breeding company Rijk Zwaan summitted three products to the International Taste Institute (ITQI) this year. All three have been awarded the maximum 3-star Superior Taste Award!
Dutch apples granted China market access
On May 22, the General Administration of Customs of China announced via its website that fresh Dutch apples meeting the stipulated phytosanitary requirements would be permissible for import into China
Mexico leads global fruit and vegetable exports
According to the World Trade Organization (WTO), Mexico retained its position as the primary exporter of fruits and vegetables worldwide in 2024, holding a 7.8 per cent market share. Mexico’s vegetable exports reached 10.688 billion USD, while fruit exports were at 9.564 billion USD, culminating in a combined export value of 20.252 billion USD
Westfalia Fruit acquires Dutch foodservice specialist Greenpoint Trading B.V.
Westfalia Fruit, a global leader in the avocado industry, has completed the acquisition of Greenpoint Trading B.V., a Dutch foodservice company specialising in avocados and owner of the well-established Avojoy brand
Spanish berry exports rise despite production drop
The 2024/2025 season closed with a 5% decline in strawberry production and decreases in raspberries and blackberries, while blueberries grew by 8% and led the increase in export value
EU: apple stocks down 9.9%, pear stocks drop 31.3%
As of June 1, 2025, apple stocks across the monitored European countries totaled 677,364 tons, reflecting a decrease of 9.9% compared to the 751,578 tons recorded on the same date in 2024
El Secreto de Mi Tierra increases Piel de Sapo sales by 13%
The Murcian company maintains over 150 hectares of production this season across farms in the Region and in Castilla-La Mancha
Fruitnet Tomato Congress presents: The Future of Tomatoes
This year’s Fruitnet Tomato Congress takes place in Malaga, Spain, on 11-12 November, with industry experts set to explore how the business is likely to evolve in the coming years
