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.
Gruppa Organic optimistic for growth despite frost and global challenges
Despite the difficulties, Damian Kozłowski says investment in sorting and storage is helping it pivot towards the fresh market and new opportunities
Vog fields summer squad as World Cup Final approaches
Inspired by the football tournament, the South Tyrol-based group reaffirms its commitment to category segmentation in apples
Storms strike fruit and vegetable crops in Italy
Strong winds that swept through provinces of Bologna, Modena and Ferrara have apparently caused extensive damage
Ceres Fruit Growers completes multi-million rand facility overhaul
CFG has invested heavily in new logistics capacity, mobile racking, real-time pallet tracking, automated packing technology and energy resilience
Throughput 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
South African citrus industry prepares for less flexibility in UK exports
The citrus industry in South Africa is preparing for reduced market access and more checks on exports to the UK under planned realigment with EU and new SPS agreement
Argentina renews fight against greening in key citrus province
Government maintains links with provincial producers and exporters to maintain monitoring and prevention efforts
Royal Berry agrees deal to acquire Dutch Berries
Merger of two of Netherlands’ leading berry companies set to create 110ha production operation at start of 2027
Huelva berry exports fall as storms affect production
Industry body Freshuelva says persistent rainfall during early development stage limited availability of fruit this season
Dutch fresh produce sector agrees labour deal
GroentenFruit Huis concludes collective agreement, including salary increases, with FNV, CNV, and RMU Werknemers unions
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The Summer Berry Company Portugal now over 60 per cent self-sufficient in water
More than six in ten litres used on producer’s farms comes from rainwater, as it hopes to insire other growers through Climate Farm Demo network
GPG launches four new Oregon blueberry varieties globally
Launch in international markets outside US and Canada marks a “significant step forward” for the industry, according to Global Plant Genetics
California avocado harvest on track at 330mn pounds
The California Avocado Commission says strong retail partnerships, marketing programmes and a new grower-led campaign are driving demand
Analysis: Market corrections underway as some stability returns to ports
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Morrisons expands Myton Food Group overseas with new division
New international sourcing arm Myton International will connect manufacturers with the UK retail and foodservice markets across fresh produce, frozen and ambient
UK-Switzerland FTA to benefit British veg exporters
Broad bean, pea and carrot exports among set to gain from a wide range of new tariff-free access to highly-protected Swiss market
Frutura moves to crop-specialist model to fuel next phase of growth
Fruitnet speaks with Frutura CEO David Krause about the company’s strategy to focus on in-demand crop categories
SPS changes threaten direct UK-Gibraltar fresh produce exports
Significant costs, delays and distribution are expected as new SPS controls limit direct fresh produce trade between UK and Gibraltar
South Africa’s 2026 lemon season navigates rain and geopolitical headwinds
Despite weather-hit harvests and export route disruptions caused by Middle East conflict, the lemon season remains on track to deliver 49.4mn cartons
Comment: Banana industry should not restrict itself to conventional breeding
Agricultural scientist Professor James Dale considers why gene editing may be the only sensible option to develop a new banana variety with effective disease resistance