Eurofruit — Europe's leading source of fresh produce news
Costa Rica
- Stable year for Costa Rican bananas>
Subscribers onlyStable year for Costa Rican bananas
by Gill McShane 18 April 2013 Bananas
Central America’s key supplier anticipates steady performance, while banana marketing conditions vary across the world
- Central American melon supply falls>
Subscribers onlyCentral American melon supply falls
by Maura Maxwell 27 November 2012 Melons
Supermarkets facing potential shortage of supply this season following downturn in production in Costa Rica and Honduras
- Staay forms new Costa Rica exporter>
Subscribers onlyStaay forms new Costa Rica exporter
by Mike Knowles 26 November 2012
Former Hispafruit supplier now fully integrated into new company following recent takeover by Staay Food Group
- EU banana disputes officially end>
EU banana disputes officially end
by Mike Knowles 9 November 2012 Bananas
European Union and Latin American officials sign historic deal to close all disputes relating to banana imports into the EU
- Costa Rican pineapple exports up>
Costa Rican pineapple exports up
by Tom Joyce 27 September 2012 Pineapples
Pineapple exports from the Central American country have risen sharply, while banana shipments have fallen
- Spreafico manager joins Simba as director>
Subscribers onlySpreafico manager joins Simba as director
by Mike Knowles 11 September 2012
Fabio Mineo set to rub shoulders with Orsero family and other senior board members at helm of GF Group subsidiary
- Costa Rican banana plantation shuts down>
Costa Rican banana plantation shuts down
by Tobias Gourlay 21 August 2012 Bananas
Low revenues force Coopretrabusur to convert planted area to palm oil production
- Deluge impacts Costa Rican bananas>
Subscribers onlyDeluge impacts Costa Rican bananas
by Gill McShane 8 August 2012 Bananas
The El Niño phenomenon has brought heavy rainfall to the Central American nation, affecting banana and vegetable production
- APM Terminals wins Costa Rica lawsuits>
APM Terminals wins Costa Rica lawsuits
by Gill McShane 8 August 2012
Costa Rican courts confirm APM Terminal’s concession for the specialised Moin Container Terminal in Central America
- Sales boost for Costa Rican pineapples>
Subscribers onlySales boost for Costa Rican pineapples
by Gill McShane 20 July 2012 Pineapples
The Central American nation’s second most important agricultural crop has made further export gains in the first half of 2012
Popular news
- 1Subscribers onlyPakistan fixes mango export start
- 2Subscribers onlyEcuador losing market share
- 3Subscribers onlyPolish fruit crops hit by hailstorm
- 4Gulf consumers lose confidence
- 5Profits dip at Marks & Spencer
- 6Subscribers onlyUniveg Portugal adds new DC
- 7Kiwifruit growers' Zespri inquiry ongoing
- 8Qatar identifies leading fresh produce suppliers
- 9SFS addresses top green issues
- 10Subscribers onlyZespri begins tweeting in Europe
Features & Analysis
Subscribers onlyEgypt’s new market focus
As the start of the Egyptian grape season nears, exporters are confident of a successful campaign and keen to target new, growing markets
Video: Ethical trade in South Africa
FPJ and Eurofruit reporter Thomas Hobbs visited South Africa's Western Cape for a closer look into the social efforts of its fruit producers.
Podcast: Fruitnet.com Audio Edition
From London: Eurofruit editor Mike Knowles chats to Michael Barker of the FPJ about Kiwi punch-ups, horsemeat-ridden supply chains and some fruit export Argie bargie.
Asiafruit Market Insight unveils speakers
A host of exciting speakers have already signed up to take part in the inaugural conference, which launches in Qingdao on 29-31 May
High-profile speakers poised for Fresh Produce India
Some of the leading authorities on the Indian industry to share latest insights into this rapidly emerging market at Bangalore event
RSA celebrates Sharon fruit milestone
It is five years since the first consignment of Sharon fruit was handed to the HIV Foundation’s Emavundleni Centre for Vaccine Research
Berry Congress reveals leading line-up
A number of leading speakers will share their insight and experience of the berry industry at this year's Global Berry Congress in Santiago
Subscribers onlyDaft maul leaves T&G to seek new hope
Having kicked CEO Geoff Hipkins into touch, New Zealand exporter Turners & Growers may have another fight on its hands
Subscribers onlyQ&A – Dirk van den Heuvel
Hillfresh stonefruit buyer Dirk van den Heuvel talks exclusively to Eurofruit about the latest developments in the industry and what 2013 could have in store
-
Santiago welcomes berry leaders
The Global Berry Congress heads to Latin America for the first time, with some of the market's leading players visiting Chile on 24-26 April
Industry Events
PreviousNext- Asiafruit Market Insight
- FRESH2013
- Global Vegetable Congress 2013
- Asiafruit Congress
- Fresh Produce India 2013
- Global Berry Congress 2013
- CPMA
- Medfel
- Cool Logistics Global Conference
- United Fresh
- Agro Mashov 2013
- PMA Fresh Connecitons
- Interpera
- Prognosfruit 2013
- International Conference - Managing Quality in Chains
- Asia Fruit Logistica
- World Food Moscow
- Macfrut
- Fruit Attraction
- Fruit Logistica
- PMA Fresh Summit
Latest Tweets
- Eurofruit @eurofruit European imports of NZ kiwifruit decline Click here
- Eurofruit @eurofruit SH citrus exports expected to rise Click here
- Eurofruit @eurofruit Apples top analyst's Dirty Dozen list Click here
- Eurofruit @eurofruit Magnit enjoys strong first quarter Click here
- Eurofruit @eurofruit Delhaize publishes improved results Click here
- Eurofruit @eurofruit Hunter beefs up Spain's UK push Click here
- Eurofruit @eurofruit EuroFruitPorts coldstore goes live Click here
- Eurofruit @eurofruit European campaign gains UK spokesperson Click here
- Eurofruit @eurofruit Kuwaiti wholesale market receives US$49m Click here
- Eurofruit @eurofruit JFC directors subject to travel ban Click here