FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
EU must adapt CAP funding and financial tools to safeguard the F&V sector
Freshfel Europe participated in the 11th Annual EU Conference on EAFRD Financial Instruments, held in Milan. The event, entitled “Financing the transition to resilient EU agri-food systems and sustainable farming” brought together policymakers, financial institutions, and agri- food stakeholders to explore innovative financial tools supporting the green and digital transition of European agriculture.
Ghana secures €154M from Italy to transform agri-food systems
Ghana has secured a €154 million financing agreement from the Italian government under the project titled “Strengthening Agri-Food Ecosystems in Ghana” to boost food security and modernise the country’s agricultural value chain
Parliament ready to start talks about simplifying EU agriculture laws
MEPs adopted a negotiating position for talks with the Council on simplifying the EU’s common agricultural policy
Fyffes completes sale of Sol Group melon operations to Martori Farms
Martori Farms Acquires SOL Group creating a market leader with a year-round melon supply for consumers
FairFruit shares its U.S. market vision
The group will deepen its commitment to customers by supplying an expanded range of specialty vegetables and launching exciting lines – all sourced with integrity from Guatemala and Peru
Central American exports grow 10% under new U.S. tariffs
Almost six months after the United States implemented a 10% universal tariff on imports, exports from Central America and the Dominican Republic to the U.S. have continued to increase, supported by higher international prices and pre-shipment strategies
Westfalia Fruit’s varietal avocado program leads the sector
Home to the largest privately funded subtropical fruit research facility in the world, Westfalia is using the genetic library to accelerate the development of next-generation avocados
Presentation of the book “Perfiles”
Our publication, Fruit Today, presented its second compilation book featuring the personalities profiled in our magazine during the Madrid trade fair
Freshfel: Europe cannot build a sustainable future on an unsustainable diet
A wake-up call for the EU to reorient food, health, and agricultural policies towards fresh produce
Catalytic Generators strengthens its global presence with innovative ripening solutions
After a successful participation at Fruit Attraction in Madrid, Catalytic Generators prepares to showcase its ripening expertise at the IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show in Anheim, October 16-18
The World Citrus Organisation raises concerns about private food safety criteria
The World Citrus Organisation (WCO), representing citrus producers worldwide, has raised serious concerns about the growing trend of private food safety standards imposed by retailers. The organisation warns that these non-scientific requirements threaten the sustainability of the citrus sector, jeopardise farmers’ livelihoods, and may ultimately reduce supply to consumer markets
Royal HZPC Group announces acquisition of IPM Potato Group
Royal HZPC Group has announced the acquisition of IPM Potato Group, an Irish company specialized in breeding, production, and export of seed potatoes. With this strategic move, the Dutch group strengthens its global position in the sector, expands its production area in the United Kingdom, and consolidates its international market presence
