The organisation warns that the concentration of entries from third countries and their redistribution on the spot market are creating oversupply, price pressure and difficulties for the start of European campaigns.
The citrus import season is once again straining the European sector, which is watching with concern as detections of quarantine pests multiply in shipments from third countries, despite the commitments and protocols required by the EU.
The trade fair will bring together more than 760 exhibitors from 41 countries and regions in Hong Kong from Wednesday.
Now that the cherry season has ended, we interviewed Mónica Tierno Díaz, the general manager of the Valle del Jerte Cooperative Association.
Morocco has reinforced its leadership in the United Kingdom’s fresh raspberry trade, achieving growth for the fifth consecutive marketing year, according to EastFruit. Between July 2025
Imports reached 1.57 million tonnes between September 2025 and May 2026, up 15% on the previous marketing year.
Spain, however, is expected to post a slight increase in the production of both fruits compared with 2025, according to data presented at Prognosfruit 2026.
Marketers and producers acknowledge the devastating effects of climate change, while dismissing the myth that avocados consume a lot of water.
Less than 17% of Almería’s fruit and vegetable production takes place in summer, a period in which greenhouses halt activity to prepare for the next season.
The value of exports has increased by nearly €47 million in one year, with the United Kingdom as the fastest‑growing market, as shipments have doubled and exceeded €56 million.
ANPCA highlights an outstanding campaign and prepares the request for the safeguard clause to curb the imbalance in the European market
Afrucat has expressed optimism regarding apple and pear production figures, although it fears that the final stretch of the harvest may be affected by extreme heat.
The 18th edition of Fruit Attraction, the International Trade Fair for the Fruit and Vegetable Industry, will take place from 6 to 8 October at the IFEMA MADRID Exhibition Centre.
Spanish Stone Fruit Consolidates Its Presence in Europe and Redefines Its Market Map, with Mature Destinations Evolving and New Ones Emerging Strongly. FEPEX data show clear shifts in value and volume that open new opportunities for the sector in 2026.
Spain’s 2025/2026 Huelva berry campaign closes with a drop in strawberry and blueberry production, while raspberry and blackberry volumes continue to grow
According to the EU Citrus Panel, Italy leads with record‑high prices, Portugal shows a sharp surge, and Spain maintains contained values in an increasingly tight market.
