FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
Urban agriculture and the rise of the vertical farming market in smart cities
Climate change and urban expansion demand urgent development of sustainable, space-efficient food systems. Vertical farming meets this challenge by producing pesticide-free food in controlled environments, maximizing urban space through vertical stacking. Combining hydroponic, aeroponic, and aquaponic systems with smart technologies, it is reshaping the future of agriculture
Farmers and NGOs warn of severe impact if agricultural budget is cut in 2025
In UK, the National Trust and RSPB have joined forces with farmers to warn the government that cutting the agricultural budget could be “catastrophic” for nature and rural businesses
Agricultural prices increased in first quarter of 2025
In the first quarter of 2025, the average price of agricultural output in the EU rose by 2.6%, marking a second consecutive quarter of price increases
Toxoplasmosis found in one out of every 25 bagged salads
According to a report by El País, a study funded by the European Union and led by Spanish scientists has detected the presence of Toxoplasma gondii in 4.1% —one in every 25 units— of bagged salads sold in 10 European countries
China transforms global French fry market with soaring exports
China’s potato processing sector is positioning itself as a formidable player in the global frozen French fries market, according to a recent report issued by DCA Market Intelligence
Kimitec and Bayer announce the launch of two new biological products
Ambition Complete Gen2 and Ambition Secure Gen2, jointly developed, are currently undergoing registration ahead of their planned launch as part of Bayer’s biological solutions portfolio
Trump promises to protect farmworkers
He also plans to do so in the hospitality sector following complaints and pressure from unions and businesses in both industries; one million workers lack documentation
VOG Products showcases versatility with customized solutions for foodservice
VOG Products strengthens its position as a trusted supplier to the global foodservice industry, offering innovative, high-quality fruit solutions such as its signature apple purée with chunks. With a strong focus on customised products, flexible packaging and guaranteed traceability, the South Tyrol-based company meets the evolving needs of over 50 international markets
Spanish table grape season kicks off with positive production prospects
The Spanish table grape season will begin around July 5th, in Murcia, with a ten-day delay, and a normal yield is expected across the country, around 320,000 tonnes, according to FEPEX during the meeting of the contact group of France, Italy, Spain and Portugal, held in Ferreira do Alentejo, in Beja, Portugal
BerryWorld scoops awards for premium varieties
Premium BerryWorld varieties picked up multiple awards at the 2025 Superior Taste Awards in Brussels
Walmart introduces Sparky, a generative AI assistant to plan, compare and shop smarter
Walmart is enhancing its tech capabilities with the launch of Sparky, a generative AI-powered assistant that synthesizes reviews and offers recommendations to help customers plan, compare, and make purchases
Smurfit Westrock presents its sustainability report
The company has installed more than 12,000 solar panels at its Sangüesa plant (Navarra), which will reduce its annual CO₂ emissions by more than 3,000 tonnes
