All Portugal articles
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NewsTrops inaugurates €9mn Tavira facility
Centre will serve as a strategic location for company’s avocado operation, sorting and packing fruit for the international market
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FeaturesMasters in sustainability and quality: lessons from Portugal
Beanstalk Global’s visits to a range of major Portuguese fresh produce companies highlighted the importance of exceptional taste, robust environmental practices, and collaboration across the supply chain
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PromotionComing soon: FPJ Sustainability Special
FPJ’s Sustainability Special tackles the big questions and opportunities in climate change mitigation, supply resilience and the push for net zero
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FeaturesBelgian pears provide stability
Belgian Fruit Valley predicts a strong pear crop this season amid shifting climatic, logistical and market challenges, with its region’s stable production providing confidence to both growers and customers
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NewsNew tariff offensive prompts major concern for exporters in the EU, South Africa, Brazil and Mexico
US President Donald Trump has announced plans for new tariffs on imports from multiple countries including the EU, Mexico, Brazil and South Africa, creating significant uncertainty for fresh produce exporters worldwide
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NewsPortugal approves emergency use of Vestaron’s tomato leafminer bioinsecticide
Portuguese tomato growers gain access to a new biological solution for controlling the destructive tomato leafminer pest, as authorities grant 120-day emergency use authorisation for Vestaron’s Spear LEP bioinsecticide
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NewsInterpera conference tackles key challenges facing pear industry
Experts met in Hasselt, Belgium to address critical challenges facing the sector, including declining consumption and production difficulties
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NewsDemand 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
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NewsSlight increase in Spain’s European exports
Volume of fresh produce exports to Europe climbed 1 per cent in the first quarter, with value rising 9 per cent
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NewsSun World debuts Ruby Rush as it ushers in early grape season
The early-season red seedless grape is “proving its value to growers” and is now cultivated in ten countries, with production expanding
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NewsDorì kiwifruit reveals brand refresh and social media launch
Yellow-fleshed fruit will be promoted on range of social media channels as production and demand continues to grow
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NewsJingold expands yellow kiwifruit production in Greece
Company targets 40 per cent growth in overall volume from Europe, as retail interest in its range of varieties grows
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NewsBrazil green lights Portuguese lemons
Portuguese agriculture minister announced change at last month’s Luso-Brazilian Summit
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NewsSpain imports more French produce
As part of wider import growth, France sent 20 per cent more fresh produce to Spain during the January-November period last year
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NewsZespri aspires to produce greenest fruit possible
In our exclusive interview with chief marketing, innovation and sustainability officer Jiunn Shih, we explore what the sustainability means for the kiwifruit supplier
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NewsNergi kiwi berry marks 20 years with new-look logo
Two decades ago, the kiwi berry was completely unknown to European consumers, but Nergi’s positioning as a healthy snackable fruit alongside the berry category has aided the brand’s rise to success
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NewsTSBC secures rights to grow innovative raspberry varieties in Portugal
Company signs five-year deal with Advanced Berry Breeding to produce Malaika and Zawadi
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NewsMajority of Spain’s imports come from third countries
Morocco and Peru led the way in 2024, with 66 per cent of Spain’s fresh produce imports coming from countries outside the EU
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AdvertorialDiscovering the EU’s hidden gems
Advertorial: Veryan Bliss of the EU’s ‘More Than Only Food & Drink’ campaign explores the quality, sustainability and unique characteristics of various produce grown in Europe and imported to the UK
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NewsEuropean producers must ‘think smarter’ to survive
New technologies including AI are vital ingredients in any future success, delegates at ICOP in Portugal are told