FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
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
South African grapes conclude a successful 2024/25 season
The South African table grape industry has concluded a successful 2024/2025 season, marked by strong export volumes. The industry exported 77.8 million cartons in 2024/2025, a 5% increase from the previous season and the highest export volume on record
Enza Zaden opens state-of-the-art R&D facility and new energy center
With the launch of a new expansion to its greenhouse in Enkhuizen, Enza Zaden takes a step forward in its innovation and sustainability ambitions. On June 5, the company launched its new facility, dubbed Dee Viate
Blueberry cultivation expands in Italy: 172% increase in planted hectares since 2015
With a 172% increase in planted area since 2015 and a 300% surge in production, Italy is becoming a serious player in the blueberry market. Its unique climate diversity, rising domestic demand, and high unit value are driving rapid sector growth
Alcoaxarquía adds Spain’s largest organic tropical farm to its portfolio
The company finalized the acquisition in February during Fruit Logistica and has recently achieved another milestone with carbon footprint certification in Peru
High expectations for Peruvian blueberries
The 2025–2026 blueberry season is already underway in Peru, where growers and exporters are preparing for a campaign, according to Proarándanos, “full of expectations and opportunities.”
MSC launches medlog inland terminal adjacent to Paris
Located just 40 kilometers north of Paris, this 11-hectare multimodal terminal represents a new step towards more sustainable logistics in the Île-de-France region, a key area for national and international trade.
Spanish and Italian agriculture most affected by climate change
The Spanish and Italian economies could face catastrophic losses of up to 20 billion euros in the coming years
The Fashion® Producers Club is born
Grupo Fashion (AGF) and its technology partner BASF | Nunhems are highlighting the role of the producer as a key link in the creation of the brand
Exotic fruits on the rise: a booming category with high entry requirements
In the last 10 years, European imports of tropical/exotic fruits have tripled in value and doubled in volume, though significant challenges remain: varieties better adapted to the Mediterranean climate are needed; improvements in postharvest handling and transportation are required; and investment is essential in promotion, shade nets, greenhouses, and other infrastructure for certain crops
Frozen vegetables gain prominence in children’s diets
Frozen vegetables retain their nutritional and organoleptic properties thanks to the ultra-freezing process, which helps preserve essential nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and fiber
