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- DPA ruling could lead to apple shortage>
Subscribers onlyDPA ruling could lead to apple shortage
by Michael Barker 26 February 2013 Apples & Pears
Apple exporters in US and Southern Hemisphere may be forced to divert fruit from EU if proposed MRL cut is approved
- Favorita unveils new banana campaign>
Subscribers onlyFavorita unveils new banana campaign
by Mike Knowles 21 February 2013 Bananas
My Favorita aimed at communicating unified brand message to consumers across number of key European markets
- Eastern markets may offer brightest hope>
Eastern markets may offer brightest hope
by Mike Knowles 18 December 2012
Annual survey finds business leaders expect fresh produce sales growth to be highest in Russia, Poland and Ukraine
- Lycopene study champions tomatoes>
Lycopene study champions tomatoes
by Carl Collen 9 October 2012 Tomatoes
A diet rich in tomatoes could reduce the risk of having a stroke, Finnish research into the chemical lycopene has suggested
- Quality and price top EU demands>
Quality and price top EU demands
by Mike Knowles 9 July 2012
Priorities for consumers across all the European Union are quality and price, according to new Eurobarometer report
- Kesko posts strong nine-month results>
Kesko posts strong nine-month results
by Mike Knowles 1 November 2011
Finnish retailer's sales grow during January-September period as company targets new growth in Russian market
- Dole acquires Fafi Fresh Cuts Oy>
Dole acquires Fafi Fresh Cuts Oy
by Carl Collen 14 October 2011 Leafy & Salad Vegetables
Investment marks the start of 'new growth for fresh-cut products in Finland', Dole Europe says
- STC GreenFood appoints Lars Åström>
STC GreenFood appoints Lars Åström
by Mike Knowles 16 September 2011
Nordic group names ICA Group executive and former Everfresh managing director as its new chief executive officer
- Finnish growth boosts fresh sales>
Subscribers onlyFinnish growth boosts fresh sales
by Steven Maxwell 10 August 2011
The buoyancy of the Finnish economy is helping drive sales in a traditionally low-consumption market, says Kesko’s Tarja Jukkara
- Consumer demand strong in Finland>
Subscribers onlyConsumer demand strong in Finland
by Mike Knowles 26 July 2011
Kesko director of fresh produce Tarja Jukkara tells Eurofruit sales of local and private-label lines performing particularly well
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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.
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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
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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
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