FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
How Sormac helps processors protect leafy greens quality
Through close collaboration and customer-driven innovation, the company has become a global leader in process solutions that redefine industry standards in reliability, hygienic design and product quality
Almería reports positive results for the 2024/25 vegetable season
At the end of June, the agricultural organization Asaja-Almería presented the results of the 2024/25 vegetable season, during which revenues reached €3.891 billion—47% more than in the previous campaign
Chilean avocado season marks best performance in 15 years
The 2024–2025 avocado season in Chile has concluded with outstanding results, reaching a production volume of 240,000 tonnes
How Spanish supermarkets are responding to the tourist boom
Spain receives over 94 million tourists, and in certain areas, this group accounts for up to 18% of consumers
Flanders: Pears set the pace in fruit exports
Flanders exports more agricultural products than it imports, according to the 2024 Agricultural Trade Report
Who will dominate blueberry production in 2050?
The world’s leading blueberry producers will shift significantly by 2050 and these countries will take the lead
Mexico: year-round domestic avocado production
Mexico is the only country in the world that produces avocados all year round. It can do so thanks to a combination of natural factors, such as different altitudes, soil structure, and weather conditions that allow the avocado tree (Persea americana) to bloom up to four times a year, especially in regions like Michoacán
UK retailers warn of food price surge amid heatwave-driven crop losses
Britain’s top supermarkets are sounding the alarm as soaring temperatures and dry conditions have hampered fruit and vegetable yields, contributing to a sharp rise in food inflation
Planasa strengthens its structure with a new value chain unit
Planasa announces the creation of its new Global Value Chain Department, a strategic organizational step designed to further integrate and optimize all elements the berries and other Planasa produce value chain
Macfrut 2026 moves to earlier dates
Macfrut 2026, the international trade fair dedicated to the entire fruit and vegetable supply chain, has announced new developments for its upcoming edition, scheduled from Tuesday, April 21 to Thursday, April 23, 2026, at the Rimini Expo Centre
Healthy food revolution to tackle obesity epidemic
New healthy food standard will see big businesses promoting healthier food and drink
Nigeria and Brazil sign $1 billion agreement to boost agriculture
Nigeria and Brazil signed a $1 billion agreement on Tuesday to boost agriculture, food security, energy and defence in the West African nation, Nigeria’s vice president Kasim Shettima said
