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NewsEuropean potato harvest hit by extreme weather
Heatwaves and drought lead to smaller potatoes across Europe, as some growers momentarily turn to last year’s glut to cushion the market
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NewsDelhaize targets fresh produce leadership with new strategy
As consumers in Belgium continue to fall well short of recommended intake, retailer doubles down on fresh produce promotion
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NewsHear from the experts at Fruitnet Tomato Congress
A sterling speaker line-up has been announced for leading tomato event Fruitnet Tomato Congress, which takes place in Granada, Spain, on 5-6 November
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NewsEU producer organisations losing ground despite funding
The ECA has found that despite receiving €1.06bn in EU support in 2023, producer organisations continue to lose market share and farmer membership
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NewsChinese province sends first-ever grape consignment to Belgium
Ningbo Customs confirms successful export of 30 boxes of Shine Muscat grapes, said to be first such shipment from Zhejiang
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NewsBelgian greenhouse growers highlight benefits of technology
Veg growers are showing how technologies can help boost sustainability, including cutting waste and fossil fuel use
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Comment‘Overemphasis on local provenance is harming European apple consumption’
Blue Whale’s Marc Peyres argues for eating quality to be prioritised over provenance as apple consumption falls in European markets
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FeaturesExclusive: What’s up with Driscoll’s, the world’s biggest berry brand?
Global CMO Jiunn Shih discusses leadership changes, legal challenges, and the way ahead for a company in the eye of a storm
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NewsDutch and Belgian apple and pear harvest affected by summer drought
Heatwaves have taken their toll on fruit sizing, but Staay remains positive as harvesting gets underway
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VideoAsiafruit Insights: Market opportunities in South-East Asia, Marc Evrard
Marc Evrard, commercial director at Belgian Fruit Valley, highlights the openings in Asia’s fast-growing markets
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NewsCNIPT asks for realism on potato sales
France’s national potato organisation calls for sales strategies to adapt to account for Europe’s declining acreage and the impact of a summer of heatwaves
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NewsFreshfel shares concern of EU Commissioner on farmer security
Philippe Binard of Freshfel Europe has urged EU policymakers to act on priority access to water and proper compensation mechanisms for growers
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NewsHeat hits shelf-life of Belgian tomatoes
Belgian tomato growers have faced shelf-life issues in recent weeks due to repeated heatwaves, making nearby markets like the UK especially attractive
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NewsSpain leans on non-EU countries for fresh produce imports
Spain imported 2.2mn tonnes of fresh produce worth €2.656bn between January and May 2026, with Morocco leading non-EU suppliers
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CommentComment: Why ports matter more to fresh produce than we think
From inspection times to storage, the period between vessel arrival and inland distribution can make or break the shelf-life of fresh produce
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NewsTighter EU pesticide rules will push up prices, study warns
The Joint Research Centre said lowering MRLs on imported food could lead to higher prices of citrus, grapes and other products
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FeaturesAlgarve oranges set the standard on taste
The heat may be a continuous concern for Portuguese producers, but so is the challenge of getting consumers to look beyond the minor blemishes to get to the taste of Algarve’s top-quality oranges
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NewsThroughput down at Antwerp-Bruges as port “stands firm”
Port describes a 2.4 per cent drop in first-half 2026 cargo volumes as “relatively limited” given challenging conditions
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NewsOptiflux raises €2.5mn to fund expansion of fruit quality management tool
KU Leuven spin-off quintupled its customer base in 2025 and accelerates international expansion
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NewsBelgian topfruit battles shipping uncertainty
Apple and pear producers in Belgium are keeping an eye on the weather forecast as much of Europe bakes in its second heatwave of the year, but the reliability of the shipping lines remains the chief concern for exporters