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Image galleryIn pictures: Global Tomato Congress 2022
Highlights from the recent Global Tomato Congress, which took place in The Hague on 24 May 2022
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EC green lights cold treatment requirement for RSA orange imports
Decision follows weeks of wrangling between Spanish and South African citrus organisations
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Global Tomato Congress makes impressive return
Around 385 people from 30 countries were in The Hague on 24 May for Fruitnet’s immersive, interactive event
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Countdown to Fruit Logistica 2023: exhibitors can register now
Companies have until end of July to reserve exhibition space at leading fresh produce trade show
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Bayer makes Zero Hunger Pledge
More than half of US$160m pledge to end global hunger invested in vegetable seeds and R&D support for smallholder farmers
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Lona acquires stake in The Unlimited Group
Leading South African fresh produce companies join forces combining 8m cartons of import and export volume
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New tech improves Jupiter’s grapefruit quality
New washing technology at group’s Limpopa-based packhouse is already paying dividends
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Aldi teams up with Cashew Coast to crack sustainable nut supply
Aldi UK announces new partnership to support sustainable cashew production and supply chain
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Battle lines drawn for shipping rate confrontation
South African citrus growers seek cooperation with other industries to get control of produce shipping and counter steep freight increases
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Spain urges Europe to honour commitment to new citrus import rules
Intercitrus asks European Commission to approve the application of cold treatment in crucial vote on Friday
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Westfalia boosts green credentials with Carbon Neutral accreditation
The multinational aims to be ‘lifetime carbon neutral’ by 2049 as part of a wide-reaching sustainability strategy
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New brand identity for Fruit Logistica
The world’s leading fruit and vegetable trade exhibition has updated its logo and event branding
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Asiafruit May out now
Citrus edition previews upcoming Southern Hemisphere season, including spotlight on LemonGold, and features annual USA Special
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SanLucar Tunisia welcomes new cohort of young graduates
The company works with public training centres in the country so that young talent can build a future in the agriculture
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Maputo port progress for South African citrus
Eastern port emerges as viable option for South African exporters, particularly those targeting Asia
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South Africans set for early US citrus programme start
South African summer citrus is likely to enter the US market earlier than it did in 2021
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South Africa’s Sharon Fruit harvest starts
The first containers shipped to Europe and airfreighted to the UK and the East have arrived
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Global coalition calls for action as crisis worsens
Improved market access, transport subsidies and a global zero-VAT strategy for fruit and vegetables are among its proposals
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Freight rates draw fruit industry ire
South African growers frustrated at record shipping profits while freight rates rise
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AD Ports senses hub potential for Egypt
The Abu Dhabi group has entered into a joint venture to develop a terminal in Safaga Port on the Red Sea, with the aim of boosting Egypt’s hub capability
