FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS
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
Spain approves circulation of 44-tonne freight vehicles in line with EU standards
Spain has officially authorized the circulation of freight vehicles with a maximum authorized mass (MAM) of up to 44 tonnes, aligning with recent reforms to the EU’s Weights and Dimensions Directive and joining 12 other Member States already implementing similar regulations
Brussels pushes “Made in Europe” fruit and vegetables in school meals
The European Commission is stepping up its support for local fruit and vegetable production with a renewed push to prioritize “Made in Europe” sourcing in school meal programs, aiming to boost healthy eating, support EU farmers, and reinforce food sovereignty
Spain steps up biological control research against Thrips parvispinus
A new research project led by the Andalusian Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IFAPA) is making strides in the biological control of Thrips parvispinus, a destructive invasive pest affecting greenhouse-grown peppers in southern Spain
International Asparagus and Berries Days join forces in Bordeaux in 2025
Technical visits, exhibition area, field demonstrations, workshops, and trade fair tours — all of this will take place in Bordeaux from October 7 to 10, 2025, during the International Asparagus Days (IAD) and International Berries Days (IBD)
M&S launches seedless lemons
The launch in 200 M&S Food stores comes after a successful rollout in the retailer’s Food Halls and aims to remove consumer annoyance with lemon pips
Spain will receive 20% less EU funds for the CAP and Cohesion starting in 2027
The Government believes that support for rural development and less developed regions is undermined
Catalonia’s pip fruit crop falls short of its production potential
The harvest, marked by excellent fruit size and sugar levels, will find storage chambers empty, paving the way for a smooth campaign
Just Quality awarded the 2025 National Prize for Excellence in Quality Services
The Spanish company receives the prestigious award from “El Suplemento” in its 15th Edition, consolidating its commitment to innovation and technical rigor
GLOBALG.A.P. and Stewardship Index join forces for sustainability
GLOBALG.A.P. North America has announced the publication of its United States national interpretation guideline for Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) v6 GFS for fruit and vegetables, providing US producers, auditors, and certification bodies with country-specific clarity for the globally recognized food safety and sustainability standard
“Nilo makes it easy for growers”
Top Seeds’ broccoli variety enters its second commercial year with high expectations for its presence in the field
KAI, the Sakata zucchini that delivers profitability
KAI arrives to become a benchmark in Almería: less work, lower costs, and higher productivity for growers, with the added assurance of being Sakata’s first variety resistant to New Delhi virus
