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- Pakistan fixes mango export start>
Subscribers onlyPakistan fixes mango export start
by Luisa Cheshire 21 May 2013 Mangoes & Papayas
Mango exports are due to start on 25 May, with volumes expected to exceed last year's
- Ecuador losing market share>
Subscribers onlyEcuador losing market share
by Gill McShane 21 May 2013 Bananas
Aebe claims Ecuadorean banana exports are failing to compete due to unfavourable marketing conditions and rising internal costs
- Polish fruit crops hit by hailstorm>
Subscribers onlyPolish fruit crops hit by hailstorm
by Mike Knowles 21 May 2013 Apples & Pears, Stonefruit and Berries
Apple, pear, cherry and strawberry production struck by severe storm in east-central region of Mazovia
- Kiwifruit growers' Zespri inquiry ongoing>
Kiwifruit growers' Zespri inquiry ongoing
by Emily French 21 May 2013 Kiwifruit
Organisation looking at kiwifruit marketer's controversial dual invoicing system practices in China
- Qatar identifies leading fresh produce suppliers>
Qatar identifies leading fresh produce suppliers
by Emily French 21 May 2013 Fruit and Vegetables
Gulf nation names the Philippines and India as largest suppliers of fruit and vegetables respectively
- Zespri begins tweeting in Europe>
Subscribers onlyZespri begins tweeting in Europe
by Mike Knowles 20 May 2013 Kiwifruit
Company embraces social media in Europe as NZ season begins, with Spanish Twitter feed and Facebook pages for key markets
- Northwest cherries cool off>
Subscribers onlyNorthwest cherries cool off
by Jeff Long 20 May 2013 Stonefruit
Cold climate and poor pollination have dampened industry hopes of a repeat record production season
- Delica founders depart T&G>
Delica founders depart T&G
New Zealand company Turners & Growers has confirmed the resignations of Murray McCallum and Anton Masutti, founders of the group’s export division Delica
- Zespri main culprit, defence claims>
Zespri main culprit, defence claims
by Luisa Cheshire 14 May 2013 Kiwifruit
A Chinese importer's defence lawyers are pointing the finger at Zespri in relation to tax evasion in China
- Thanet Earth opens fourth glasshouse>
Subscribers onlyThanet Earth opens fourth glasshouse
by Kathy Hammond 14 May 2013 Tomatoes
Harvesting of tomatoes has begun at Thanet Earth's new £17m glasshouse, dubbed TG1
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- 4Subscribers onlyEcuador losing market share
- 5Subscribers onlyPolish fruit crops hit by hailstorm
- 6Gulf consumers lose confidence
- 7Profits dip at Marks & Spencer
- 8Subscribers onlyUniveg Portugal adds new DC
- 9Kiwifruit growers' Zespri inquiry ongoing
- 10Qatar identifies leading fresh produce suppliers
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
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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
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