Video: The hidden cost of fruit and veg supply chains
A powerful new documentary film called The Pickers exposes the harsh reality faced by many migrant farm workers across southern Europe
SanLucar scores Borussia Mönchengladbach supply deal
Fruit and vegetable brand announces four-year deal to supply the club with fresh produce and promote healthy nutrition
Bloom Fresh secures landmark award in Italian infringement case
CEO Josep Jove Estiarte said judgement sends a crystal-clear signal that infringement does not pay
South Africa relaunches WTO process over EU citrus dispute
South Africa has relaunched its World Trade Organization process to resolve the long-running dispute with the European Union over citrus trade restrictions, despite recent strengthening of bilateral relations amid the US tariff war
TSW 2026 horticultural fair set for January
Poland’s premier horticultural event TSW 2026 will take place on 23-24 January in Kielce, switching to a Friday-Saturday format for the first time to improve accessibility for exhibitors and visitors
‘Huge growth opportunity’ in British tomatoes
Production growth, ToBRFV resistance, R&D investments, and water management were in the spotlight at this year’s British Tomato Conference
Dutch consumers lack knowledge of daily fruit intake recommendations
New research reveals that while most Dutch consumers recognise fruit and vegetables as healthy foods, only 17% know the World Health Organization’s recommended daily intake amounts.
Port strikes threaten northern European fresh produce supply chains
Strike action in Belgium and the Netherlands causes significant disruption, with potential knock-on effects for supply chains across northern Europe
BASF strengthens its offer in tomatoes and melons
New varieties include wide-ranging ToBRFV-resistant tomatoes and melons and watermelons that deliver on both flavour and yield
Sorma Group unveils automated P&P-800 pick and pack system
Italian post-harvest machinery specialist Sorma Group has launched its new P&P-800 pick and pack system, featuring AI-powered automation and smart camera technology for precise fruit packaging and visual presentation
Chiquita prepares to sell first Italian-grown bananas
Canary Islands union warns the multinational’s latest initiative will hamper their European expansion plans
More climate-resilient fruit varieties will be required in future
World’s first apple bred specifically for hot climates was recognised as top fresh produce innovation at Fruit Attraction 2025
Montosa seizes on growing demand for avocado products
Company’s guacamole and avocado pulp is made with fresh avocados and presented in custom-made formats
Comment: Planning reform is crucial to berry sector’s future
It is not unreasonable to think we are exactly the kind of industry any government of the modern age should be falling over itself to grow. And a national planning framework would do exactly that, writes British Berry Growers chairman Nick Marston
Kanzi apple unveils new brand identity and Power To Go! campaign
EFC’s licenced variety aims to boost visibility and engagement across global markets with bold new packaging design as European apple season gets into full swing
FruitMasters launches new Morgana apple season with ALS charity support
Dutch apple specialist celebrates new harvest with charity donation and nationwide marketing campaign highlighting local origins across Superunie retail network
Global Coalition of Fresh Produce drives fresh produce shipping transparency initiative
The Global Coalition of Fresh Produce has announced plans to develop a voluntary global charter for fresh produce logistics, following a panel discussion at Fruit Attraction that highlighted the need for greater collaboration and transparency across the supply chain
Fischer Farms appoints sales director to new tech division
Vertical farming company’s new tech arm will manufacture scalable and efficient ‘grow containers’ for deployment worldwide
New event aims to supercharge Scotland’s organic sector
A new event aims to bring Scottish organic farmers and growers together to capitalise on continued market growth and favourable policy support by the Scottish government
Westfalia unveils avocado ’orchard of the future’
The ‘genetic library’ hosts over 140 avocado varieties from around the world as researchers breed the varieties of the future, including novel shapes, jumbo sizes and different flavours
South African citrus exports surge past 200mn cartons
South African citrus growers are celebrating a record export season, with shipments now expected to exceed 200mn cartons despite early closures to key EU and US markets due to regulatory and tariff challenges
North Macedonian cabbage finds seasonal niche
North Macedonia has seen its share of the European cabbage market increase through early harvests and competitive production
Citrosol presents Citrocide Fresh-Cut technology at Kronen customer day
Company participated in the technical forum on hygiene, quality, and automation with a presentation on water management and food safety
Sambóa forms strategic partnerships with Blue Whale and Fruitcraft
Apple brand teams up with French and NZ companies to add new orchards, as it continues to expand production of its three licensed varieties
Enza Zaden delivers double helping of snacking innovation
Tribelli Seedless and easyQs lead seed company’s convenience offering at Fruit Attraction
Freshfel backs EAT-Lancet call for fruit and vegetable policy shift
Freshfel Europe has welcomed the latest EAT-Lancet report on sustainable food systems, saying it aligns with the association’s calls for a drastic shift in EU policies to position fruit and vegetables as key partners in addressing rising societal challenges
Migo targets European expansion with ‘exceptional’ pear harvest quality
Variety owner EFC plans to expand its marketing campaign across Europe this autumn, underlining the product’s convenience and flavour
Portugal’s Rocha pear harvest stays low for fourth year
Growers are understood to be facing another challenging year, with production well below its potential
Tozer Seeds puts celery centre stage with new initiative
Company seeks to drive collaboration within the Spanish celery sector to promote consumption
Fyffes wins sustainability excellence award
Global banana and fruit producer Fyffes has been recognised for its environmental sustainability efforts at the FPC Fresh Awards in London, winning the Ethical Sustainability Excellence 2025 award
Vog launches Marlene processed range as it marks 80th anniversary
As market demand continues to evolve, Italian apple consortium has launched a new range of branded products including purées, juice and dried chips
Chiquita could sell Italian bananas by 2026
Company has reportedly agreed to establish an organic production trial in Sicily, working with local cooperative Alba Bio
Exceptional quality cheers Belgian topfruit growers
After last season’s wet conditions, Belgium’s organic apple and pear producers welcomed this summer’s unusually sunny weather, which is partly responsible for the “incredible quality” of the new harvest
Fruit Attraction claims record participation
Organisers of fresh produce trade show report significant growth in visitor and exhibitor numbers at this week’s three-day exhibition in Madrid
Saveggy launches plant-based coating in Sweden
Swedish startup announces one-month pilot for cucumbers with Ica and Swedish grower Odlarna
Semillas Fitó scoops sustainability prize at Retina ECO 2025 Awards
Company recognised for developing the first specific methodology for measuring the ecological footprint of vegetable varieties