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.
EU deal ‘won’t begin until 2027’, says NFU president
In a wide-ranging interview on stage at Festival of Fresh, Tom Bradshaw covered trade deals, PO funding, energy costs and how food and farming policies will affect fresh produce
Sollum and Optimal look to advance AI greenhouse control
The companies combine dynamic lighting and AI climate control as they aim to create more precise controlled environment agriculture
Apple exporter revises profit guidance and confirms packhouse sale
Scales managing director updates shareholders on first-half performance as New Zealand enjoys excellent season
Dole teams up with AgriSound to launch pollination study
The UK pilot-study aims to support smarter research and development for fruit production
BerryWorld scoops awards for premium varieties
Premium BerryWorld varieties picked up multiple awards at the 2025 Superior Taste Awards in Brussels
New Zealand apple industry hails ‘best season’ in long time
As industry’s recovery from tough four years continues, association leader confirms new harvest exceeds expectations
South Africa exports record volume of table grapes
Industry association chief Mecia Petersen suggests retaining market share in expanding markets like the US must be priority
Could trade wars derail exciting fruit branding initiatives?
Successful cultivar branding initiatives rely on worldwide production of high-quality fruit that meets strict requirements
Demand grows for Zawadi raspberries
Retail enthusiasm in the UK and beyond fuels Mediterranean ramp-up of Zawadi raspberry plantings, with more than 140ha projected this year
Mission Produce generates record second-quarter revenue
Avocado specialist says Q2 revenue increase of 28 per cent was driven by its marketing and distribution segment
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Stannuco shows benefits of automation in aubergines
Belgian aubergine producer Stannuco’s automated greenhouse is the result of more than a decade of observation, experience and learning, according to owner Steven Van Nuffelen
Final hours to register for Festival of Fresh 2025
Don’t miss FPJ’s summer festival in Spalding, featuring big-name speakers, top-level networking, and exclusive tours of the Worldwide Fruit packhouse
Growers face PO funding cliff edge
Sector fighting for concerns to be heard that ending current funding for English and Welsh POs will see loss of vital innovation, threaten small growers, and create unlevel playing field across UK and Europe
South African stonefruit exports increase
Hortgro says the 2024/25 season is favourable, with volumes rising and consumer demand steady
First Comber Earlies to arrive early
Northern Irish potato faced ‘touch and go’ drought conditions in spring but will arrive two weeks ahead of schedule thanks to early excellent planting conditions
Picota cherries defy rain in Spain
Good volumes and quality are expected for this season’s crop, according to Agrupación de Cooperativas del Valle del Jerte
Fruit and veg avoid Brexit border chaos
Fresh Produce Consortium helps postpone border checks for EU imports in what CEO describes as “landmark win”
Quality key for Belgian curly endives
Dirk Declercq, chairman of the REO auction in Roeselare, West Flanders, believes specialist, high-end products like curly endives still have an important role to play at the auction
BayWa’s produce sales improve, but restructuring plan approval still pending
As conglomerate attempts to bring down costs and focus on more profitable areas of business, its fruit and veg sales have increased
UK is a growth market for Spanish exports
The UK overtakes the US as fifth-largest non-EU export destination for Spanish food and drink