FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
First Mantuan PGI Melon Symposium
From July 22 to 24, the Consortium for the Promotion and Protection of Mantuan PGI Melon will host an experiential event that will bring together, for the first time, producers, Italian and European distributors, and specialized media, in a journey through the territory, the supply chain, and its future prospects
South Africa cements position as leading apple exporter
South Africa is continuing its dominance over Chile as the top exporter of apples in the Southern hemisphere
New Bayer tomatoes offer protection against ToBRFV
Bayer is using multi-stacked virus-resistant genes to bring more durable protection against ToBRFV mutations / Developed through advanced conventional breeding techniques, new hybrids will be available this year in every major glasshouse tomato segment
MSC adds new citrus route between South Africa and the U.S.
Starting in October 2025, MSC will introduce an enhanced standalone service connecting South Africa with the U.S. East Coast, with a strong focus on supporting citrus exports during the harvest season
The Netherlands opens its doors to the world for GreenTech Week
The Netherlands is preparing to welcome thousands of international visitors during GreenTech Week, taking place from June 10 to 12 at RAI Amsterdam
Lower export prospects for Peruvian Hass avocados in 2025
The Peruvian Association of Hass Avocado Producers and Exporters (ProHass) has announced a 20% reduction in its export prospects for the 2025 season, compared to what had been projected in March
Chiquita Panama lays off entire workforce after prolonged strikes
Panama is facing a deepening labor and social crisis following more than a month of strikes by workers of Chiquita, the largest banana company operating in the country
Extreme weather costs EU farmers 28 billion euros a year
The European Union’s agriculture sector loses an average of 28.3 billion euros ($31.9 billion) each year from extreme weather made worse by climate change, EU-backed analysis published on Tuesday showed
UK delays EU phytosanitary checks on fresh produce until 2027
The UK Government has announced a postponement of post-Brexit sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) border checks on medium-risk fruit and vegetables from the European Union until 31 January 2027. This decision follows sustained lobbying and public pressure by the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC)
The role of cherries in Chile’s future challenges
After a challenging season for Chilean cherries, industry experts are doing the math, analyzing points for improvement, and evaluating strategies to ensure the success of the country’s most important fruit industry
Manter technology helps High Trees Packers streamline operations
This interview was conducted with John Stevenson, Managing Director at High Trees Packers (HTP), to discuss the 25-year collaboration and the new packaging line, in conversation with Tom de Boer from Manter
Should you refrigerate your fruit? Here’s what to know
Not all fruits react the same to cold. While some benefit from refrigeration, others lose flavor or spoil faster. Knowing which is which can help reduce food waste
