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Coverage of Europe’s local and international fruit and vegetable suppliers, including news and analysis of key areas such as production, trade, exports, logistics, and research and development.
Strong start for Peruvian avocado exports
Shipments up 7.1 per cent in volume to week 20 and projected to grow 3.16 per cent in the whole year
Maersk launches weekly service linking North Europe with Egypt
The logistics group’s Baltic Sea-SLA service links Gdansk, Bremerhaven and Genoa with Port Said and Alexandria, offering direct routing to reduce transit times and improve supply chain reliability in a corridor where EU-Egypt trade reached €32.3bn in 2025.
Driscoll’s CEO speaks at WSJ Global Food Forum
Soren Bjorn explains how the world’s largest berry company can cope with tariffs, immigration reform, changing consumer behavior, and supply chain uncertainty
Hapag-Lloyd completes first methanol dual-fuel engine retrofit
German container shipping line completes first vessel conversion as part of US$120mn programme
Taiwan ships first major fruit consignment to Europe
Six-tonne consignment of mangoes, lychees and dragon fruit is bound for Paris, signalling start of effort to boost exports to Europe
Lineage’s cold chain survey offers logistics insights
Temperature-controlled logistics specialist Lineage has released a new report detailing the results of its Cold Chain Insights Survey.
DS Smith tray solution offers Transatlantic protection
The solution features integrated ventilation and lightweight construction to maintain product freshness during long-haul shipments
Driscoll’s serialises 250mn berry packs for traceability programme
Supplier works with Antares Vision Group to scan billions of individual serial numbers each year by 2028
Delphy appoints Edwin van Lenthe as Netherlands managing director
New MD brings extensive experience from Rijk Zwaan, Floricultura, and Heineken to lead consultancy’s Dutch operation
Tru-Cape celebrates 25 years of apple and pear leadership
Leading South African apple and pear exporter Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing is celebrating its 25th anniversary
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Zespri welcomes plan to fund port expansion
Kiwifruit marketer says action is needed to address infrastructure bottlenecks as export volumes continue to surge
South Africa trims citrus export forecast
Citrus Growers Association revises season forecast downward across all categories as campaign progresses
IFOAM cautions against misleading use of “regenerative”
Group warns that widespread use of term risks diverting resources away from recognised solutions like organic
TR4 shifts banana production map in Peru
Thousands of farmers are moving to new areas in the north of the country to escape the devastating impact of Fusarium wilt
Chilean avocado output exceeds expectations
Production grew to 265,000 tonnes in 2025/26, thanks to improved growing techniques and favourable weather conditions
Anecoop CEO sounds alarm over fertiliser shortage
Joan Mir warns at the Valencian Business Forum that if prices continue to rise, the resulting shortages could lead to widespread famine
Patriotic packaging for Sunset Flavor Bombs tomatoes
The Stars and Stripes is set to to feature on packs of US-grown Sunset Flavor Bombs tomatoes to mark the country’s 250th anniversary
Yuksel’s Sweetloom tomato lands Superior Taste Award
International Taste Institute recognises Sweetloom’s balanced flavour profile, natural sweetness, aromatic complexity, and rich texture
Mastronardi Produce wins seven Superior Taste Awards
Canadian marketer secures International Taste Institute recognition across tomatoes, cucumbers, strawberries and blueberries
Ex-Macfrut and Apofruit director joins Kiwi Passion
Renzo Piraccini one of three new appointments, as kiwifruit consortium targets further expansion