Supply news from Eurofruit
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.
South Africa relaunches WTO process over EU citrus dispute
South Africa has relaunched its World Trade Organization process to resolve the long-running dispute with the European Union over citrus trade restrictions, despite recent strengthening of bilateral relations amid the US tariff war
‘Huge growth opportunity’ in British tomatoes
Production growth, ToBRFV resistance, R&D investments, and water management were in the spotlight at this year’s British Tomato Conference
Port strikes threaten northern European fresh produce supply chains
Strike action in Belgium and the Netherlands causes significant disruption, with potential knock-on effects for supply chains across northern Europe
BASF strengthens its offer in tomatoes and melons
New varieties include wide-ranging ToBRFV-resistant tomatoes and melons and watermelons that deliver on both flavour and yield
Chiquita prepares to sell first Italian-grown bananas
Canary Islands union warns the multinational’s latest initiative will hamper their European expansion plans
Argentine citrus exports bounce back
Sector puts in its strongest performance in five years
Namibia-South Africa ‘tomato war’ threatens regional trade flows
A dispute over tomato export permits has escalated tensions between Namibia and South Africa, with 3,000 tonnes of Namibian tomatoes at risk just weeks before the crucial table grape season begins
More climate-resilient fruit varieties will be required in future
World’s first apple bred specifically for hot climates was recognised as top fresh produce innovation at Fruit Attraction 2025
Montosa seizes on growing demand for avocado products
Company’s guacamole and avocado pulp is made with fresh avocados and presented in custom-made formats
Fepex sounds warning over new EU agreement with Morocco
Federation says it will cause a sharp increase in fruit and vegetable exports from the North African country
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Giumarra launches SugarWild blackberry brand at Global Produce & Floral Show
The Giumarra Companies will launch SugarWild, a new premium blackberry brand featuring jumbo sizes, at the Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim
Kanzi apple unveils new brand identity and Power To Go! campaign
EFC’s licenced variety aims to boost visibility and engagement across global markets with bold new packaging design as European apple season gets into full swing
FruitMasters launches new Morgana apple season with ALS charity support
Dutch apple specialist celebrates new harvest with charity donation and nationwide marketing campaign highlighting local origins across Superunie retail network
Global Coalition of Fresh Produce drives fresh produce shipping transparency initiative
The Global Coalition of Fresh Produce has announced plans to develop a voluntary global charter for fresh produce logistics, following a panel discussion at Fruit Attraction that highlighted the need for greater collaboration and transparency across the supply chain
Westfalia unveils avocado ’orchard of the future’
The ‘genetic library’ hosts over 140 avocado varieties from around the world as researchers breed the varieties of the future, including novel shapes, jumbo sizes and different flavours
Can varietal diversity shore up profitability of Peruvian exports?
New analysis from Fresh Fruit Peru suggests more varietal segmentation will protect exporters against growing price volatility
South African citrus exports surge past 200mn cartons
South African citrus growers are celebrating a record export season, with shipments now expected to exceed 200mn cartons despite early closures to key EU and US markets due to regulatory and tariff challenges
North Macedonian cabbage finds seasonal niche
North Macedonia has seen its share of the European cabbage market increase through early harvests and competitive production
Citrosol presents Citrocide Fresh-Cut technology at Kronen customer day
Company participated in the technical forum on hygiene, quality, and automation with a presentation on water management and food safety
Oppy integrates Dole Diversified North America sales operations
Fresh produce group Oppy has strategically integrated Dole Diversified North America sales operations into its business, effective from 1 October, in a move designed to expand capabilities and accelerate growth across North America