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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.

Rei Itaueira melons

Itaueira invests €12.5mn in new melon production

2025-07-09T11:21:00+01:00By

Brazilian fruit supplier commits significant investment to restore melon production base in Ceará state, with plans to expand to 3,000ha over next two years

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US Apple Association applauds new agricultural funding bill

2025-07-09T10:39:00+01:00By

Association welcomes signing of Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, highlighting increased funding for speciality crop programmes and beneficial tax provisions for growers

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Jerte Valley Picota producers focus on quality and innovation

2025-07-08T12:38:00+01:00By

Producers’ organisation Agrupación de Cooperativas del Valle del Jerte is undertaking a genetic improvement programme to develop new stalkless varieties with enhanced characteristics

Pico team

Egypt’s Pico plots premium push in multiple fruits

2025-07-08T08:47:00+01:00By

The Egyptian grower-exporter is optimistic concerning new premium grape varieties’ ability to extend the season, while blueberries and exotics continue to expand Pico’s portfolio

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Westfalia Fruit acquires Dutch avocado specialist Greenpoint Trading

2025-07-08T08:46:00+01:00By

Global avocado company expands European operations with acquisition of Dutch foodservice supplier, known for its Avojoy brand

PrepWorld

Fresh-cut boom fuels tropical fruit growth

2025-07-03T13:14:00+01:00By

PrepWorld’s Andrew Crawford explains why it is an ideal gateway for consumers looking for a convenient way to enjoy tropical fruits

UK drought

Big majority of UK farmers admit climate fears

2025-07-02T14:50:00+01:00By

Few farmers in the UK have escaped the impact of the climate crisis in recent years, with growers calling on the government to help them adapt to increasingly extreme conditions

Tomato greenhouse

Fruitnet Tomato Congress presents: The Future of Tomatoes

2025-07-02T14:01:00+01:00By

This year’s Fruitnet Tomato Congress takes place in Malaga, Spain, on 11-12 November, with industry experts set to explore how the business is likely to evolve in the coming years

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South Tyrol’s ‘Apple Walk’ connects tourists with orchard heritage

2025-07-01T11:09:00+01:00By

A new agritourism initiative in Italy’s South Tyrol is bringing visitors closer to the region’s apple production through an innovative educational trail that combines traditional farming knowledge with digital interactivity

Hugh Lowe berries

Could new strawberry varieties replace Wimbledon’s Malling Centenary?

2025-06-30T22:05:00+01:00By

The iconic Malling Centenary strawberries served at Wimbledon could soon be replaced by new varieties offering significantly longer shelf-life and reduced waste, according to one industry expert

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Major milestone for South African raisin production

2025-06-30T14:13:00+01:00By

South African raisin production has officially surpassed 100,000 tonnes for the first time, defying earlier concerns about crop losses due to adverse weather conditions

British cherries

Tesco expects bumper British cherry season this summer

2025-06-30T10:39:00+01:00By

Britain’s largest supermarket chain Tesco will sell only UK-grown cherries across most ranges from this week, as favourable spring weather conditions have led to a bumper harvest of sweeter, juicier fruit

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‘Glastonbury’ of regen farming set to welcome thousands

2025-06-27T11:38:00+01:00By

No-till cultivation, integrating trees with veg production and food policy debates among the wide-ranging sessions relevant to fresh produce sector at Groundswell regen farming festival

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Tesco ahead in the race to sell most British apples

2025-06-27T09:45:00+01:00By

Asda and Lidl are at the top of the leaderboard for greatest increases in YOY sales of British top fruit as trade body releases interim results

Arra Cherry Crush

Arra Cherry Crush continues to gain ground and open new markets

2025-06-26T14:03:00+01:00By

Volumes are building in Brazil, while 2025 marked the first commercial shipments from India