Europe news archive – Page 8
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NewsZespri funds research into natural defence against kiwifruit disease
As chemicals lose effectiveness against PsaV, which threatens kiwifruit around the world, scientists aim to find a more natural solution
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NewsSakata innovates and adapts its pepper offering
Sakata EMEA’s pepper product manager Javier Pérez discusses the latest launches, breeding priorities, and how the business is responding to challenges
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NewsSpanish lemon output set to rise in 2026/27
Volume up 19 per cent to 1.215mn tonnes, despite slight contraction in acreage, says Ailimpo
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NewsAgroponiente smashes through €500mn sales barrier
Company closes the 2025/26 season with growth exceeding 33 per cent, driven by international expansion
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NewsGlobal Women Fresh shines spotlight on advancing women’s leadership
The organisation will host a panel discussion and cocktail reception at next month’s Fruit Attraction
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NewsRidder and Quantified announce new integration partnership
Collaboration brings real-time crop and rootzone data directly into the Ridder platform
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NewsFresh produce accounts for nearly half of all Spanish food waste
Spain’s annual Food Waste Report shows fruit and vegetables remain the most wasted food category in the home
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FeaturesWorldwide Fruit launches new ethical and environmental scheme
UK supplier says enhanced programme goes beyond conventional sourcing compliance in high-risk regions
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NewsUnderstanding of regen struggles to keep pace with enthusiasm
Research suggests urgent need to clearly define and explain regenerative agriculture amid new definitions and confusion with organic
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NewsZero tariff on California prunes continues to offer opportunities in UK
Industry board highlight prune potential to help UK retailers respond to consumer demand for value, convenience and health credentials
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NewsFarmers grow more cautious but remain open to proven innovation
McKinsey & Company’s Global Farmer Insights 2026 survey looks at current and future trends in agriculture
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NewsPGRO launch new Pulse Performance Network
Pea and bean growers encouraged to join new benchmarking and analysis initiative, succeeding decade-long pulse YENs
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NewsFrance’s Jamais Trop campaign finishes strong
Throughout a summer of heatwaves, French shoppers were encouraged to enjoy the refreshment that comes from fresh fruits, vegetables and salads via a wide-ranging campaign
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NewsMyrtea Export hits record export volumes as demand for Spanish produce grows
Spanish exporter reports its strongest export campaign to date, driven by significant growth in baby leaf, broccoli and lettuce
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NewsJames Hutton institute joins international crop genetics network
The IPPGN researches genetics that enhance crop resilience against climate change, pests and disease
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NewsIreland could face fresh produce crisis as import reliance grows
Country’s Climate Change Advisory Council calls for urgent review as dependence on imported produce deepens
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NewsFyffes launches Regenerative Agriculture Framework for tropical fruit farms
Framework covers all banana and pineapple farms by 2030 and extends regenerative practices to 40 per cent of key supplier fruit volumes by 2035
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NewsMinisters urged to cut UK reliance on synthetic fertiliser
As imports leave UK vulnerable to price and supply shocks, Government urged to support farmers using peas and beans as natural fertiliser to cut pollution
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NewsFirst Valencian citrus market report confirms stable farm-gate prices
Prices expected to rise in coming weeks as buyers factor in the consequences of adverse weather conditions and the incidence of pests
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NewsMurcian stonefruit sector wraps up positive season
Lower prices hit profitability, but campaign was nevertheless “quite acceptable” according to Fecoam