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.
Innovar partners to develop Procado avocado rootstock IP worldwide
Australian-bred proprietary rootstock offers the potential for significant improvements in yield, tree habit and Phytophthora resistance
Kiwifruit drives New Zealand’s fruit export growth
Fresh fruit exports generated NZ$5.68bn FOB in 2025, up 42 per cent on 2024 results
Final charter for New Zealand kiwifruit season sets sail for Japan
Over 5,000 tonnes of Zespri Green kiwifruit expected to arrive in Tokyo mid-November
Fruitist closes US$150mn in funding to power global expansion
New capital will accelerate company’s retail expansion and strengthen its position in the global snacking market
Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh highlights “intensified” banana supply threat
Fresh Del Monte’s chairman and CEO Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh has intensified warnings about growing threats to global banana supplies, citing the spread of devastating diseases across key producing regions and mounting financial pressures on growers
Fresh Del Monte reports net loss despite higher sales
Fresh Del Monte Produce has reported a net loss of US$29.1mn for the third quarter of 2025, despite net sales increasing to US$1.021bn, as the company moves to divest its Mann Packing business operations
Contecon Guayaquil sets record for most TEUs moved in a week
Ecuadorean port handles more than 14,000 TEUs in seven days in September
Chilean kiwifruit closes positive campaign
Shipments grew 2 per cent despite record supply from New Zealand, with growers receiving good returns
Maersk inaugurates Belcon Cold Store in Cape Town
Logistics giant Maersk has officially opened its new Belcon Cold Store facility in Cape Town as part of a more than US$100mn investment in South Africa’s cold chain infrastructure
South African stonefruit exports forecast to grow
South African stonefruit producers are forecasting strong growth in nectarines this season, while there will be modest increases for plums and peaches, with overall export volumes expected to rise 6 per cent compared to the previous season
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Tru-Cape forecasts 5-7 per cent cherry production increase with excellent quality
South African cherry growers in Ceres are expecting a bumper season with production up 5-7 per cent and exceptional fruit quality, thanks to ideal spring weather conditions that delivered perfect rainfall and sunshine timing
CAB elects new officers and directors
New appointments will lead next phase of US market growth
Belgian potato suppliers adapt to UK consumer trends
Companies expand their fresh processed options to better answer to the needs of modern consumers
South African fruit leaders welcome China stonefruit access
Stonefruit orchards in South Africa have been provisionally registered with the country’s Department of Agriculture in anticipation of gaining market access to China following the signing of a historic trade protocol
Varietal replacement gathers pace in Chilean blueberry sector
CBC executive director Andrés Armstrong said consistency and quality are the best way to sustain value of exports
Peruvian blues target new Asian markets
Negotiations to secure access to Vietnam, New Zealand and Japan reportedly at an advanced stage
South African citrus industry says stronger partnerships are needed
The South African citrus industry has achieved a record export season with 203mn cartons shipped, significantly surpassing initial predictions and reinforcing the sector’s growth trajectory towards its 2032 Vision 260 target
DP World inaugurates $85mn Sokhna Logistics Park in Egypt
DP World has officially inaugurated the Sokhna Logistics Park in Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone, marking a major milestone in the country’s trade infrastructure development with an $85mn investment
New Yello campaign kicks off
VIP and VOG Consortia’s yellow-skinned apple is back on supermarket shelves
Ifco expands southern Italy operation with three new hubs
Reusable packaging specialist expands logistics footprint to strengthen regional partnerships and ensure container availability during peak seasons