FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
Vulnerability
As we go to press, Spain’s Congress of Deputies has approved the long-awaited Food Waste Law—undoubtedly necessary, yet clearly lacking. It fails to consider one of the most critical stages of the chain: waste at the source, in the field
Los Gallombares: 30 years in asparagus
The cooperative celebrates its anniversary by reaching 2,500 ha and expanding into new markets in Japan and China
Apofruit Italia celebrates 65 years with a series of exclusive events across Italy
The celebrations kick off on Sunday, May 4, at Cesena Fiera, followed by events on May 6 in Rimini, June 27 in Aprilia, July 4 in Altedo, and September 26 in Scanzano Jonico
MAF RODA Group strengthens its global positioning with the acquisition of Strauss
This acquisition further strengthens MAF RODA’s position as a global benchmark in the post-harvest automation sector
REDPOP® APPLE: Success in Europe, Asia and United Kingdom
The apple-shaped snack continues to achieve excellent sales results in its markets, winning over even the youngest consumers with its positioning and its cheerful, colorful brand identity
Macfrut 2025 goes global with Emirates partnership
Macfrut has renewed its partnership agreement with the Dubai-based airline, which will allow customers to get discounted flights to Bologna Airport
Big week ahead for South African citrus
Several developments in South Africa this week will be crucial for the country’s citrus industry
Fyffes Launches Innovative Audio Learning Program to Promote Gender Equality
Fyffes is proud to announce the launch of its new gender equality training program, designed to educate and engage employees, their families, and community members
Growing concern in the EU over foreign competition in the tomato market
The Italian, French, and Spanish delegations of the tomato contact group met to discuss key issues related to this product
Moyca: Pesticide and fungicide-free table grapes
Moyca, a table grape producer, has launched a project on two hectares of one of its farms in Caravaca de la Cruz (Murcia) to grow the Sweet Celebration variety without pesticide or fungicide residues
The US is the second largest destination for EU food exports
The United States represents the second-largest destination for the EU food exports, valued at approximately €27.2 billion, and could be impacted by the tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump
Dulcis wins the “Sabor do Ano 2025” award
The innovative Italian organic kiwi is awarded the most consumer recognised quality mark in Spain and Portugal
