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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.
Camposol launches Origin global genetic breeding programme
Frst two varieties, Sol One and Maia Blue, are already being produced at commercial scale and have been well received by the market
Unitec showcases AI-driven solutions at Fruit Logistica
Italian technology specialist exhibits advanced sorting systems incorporating artificial intelligence, robotics and sensors to meet growing demand for produce quality inspections
Maersk delivered “strong performance in all businesses” in 2025
Logistics giant achieves top-end of financial guidance despite lower freight rates caused by supply overcapacity
AGOA extension welcomed but tariffs remain on South African fruit
President Trump extends AGOA for one year, but South Africans say it will not change trade options for the country’s fruit
Cosmic Crisp dials up European growth strategy
DOSK, AFG and World Wide Fruit join forces with Vog and Vip to bolster European production of the apple variety
Fruit Logistica European Statistics Handbook 2026
Despite climate pressures, cost burdens and regional shifts, Europe’s fruit trade remains competitive
Rijk Zwaan reflects on EU gene editing legislation
The group’s Vera Hoondert welcomes the December decision – as long as there is a level playing field globally
Tropical Blue shows promise in southern Spain
Global Plant Genetics reports “ultra-early” production and improved harvest efficiency of its new blueberry variety
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk to transit Red Sea with one Gemini service
The shipping giants will route their India-Middle East-Mediterranean service through the Red Sea from mid-February
CMI Orchards receives global recognition for sustainable innovations
Leading US grower-packer-shipper receives two 2026 Seal Sustainability Awards for its regenerative, climate‑positive tree fruit production
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Egypt gains access to Vietnam for fresh onions and garlic
Approval comes after more than two years of technical coordination
Orsero Group plans €5mn investment in Italy and Spain
Strong expected performance in its core distribution business sets Italian company up for year of expansion in Europe and North America
Greenfood Iberica appoints Adnan Pervez as new CEO
Catalonia-based supplier announces change following retirement of Jussi Alitalo, who founded the company as Sato Iberica in early 2005
Frutas de Chile president calls for more investment in desalination
Iván Marambio warned that thousands of hectares of production have already been lost to drought in worst affected regions
Uruguay says yes to Colombian avocados
According to ICA, negotiations were concluded in less than a year
Israeli fruit farmers count cost of boycott
Citrus and mangoes among the products that have seen overseas sales slump since the war in Gaza
South Africa bemoans slow BRICS progress
South African fruit exporters are navigating a complex landscape of US trade tariffs, Cape Town port disruptions and disappointing BRICS trade
Spanish citrus prices rise on shorter crop
Inclement weather in recent weeks is expected to further reduce volumes
California Avocado Commission forecasts 150,000-tonne crop
Terry Splane calls time on 40-year career, including two years as CAC vice president of marketing
Moroccan citrus exports face challenges from much-needed rain
Improved water reserves have lifted the mood in Morocco, but persistent rain is disrupting citrus harvesting and forcing downward revisions to export expectations