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NewsFinalists revealed for Fruit Logistica Innovation Awards 2026
Nominees for Fruit Logistica Innovation Awards 2026 have been announced, with five nominees each in Fresh Produce and Technology categories
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NewsTopfruit growers face two per cent rise in costs
Inflationary pressures around orchard management and post-harvest operations are behind an expected rise in costs for apple and pear growers in 2026, according to new research by the British Apples & Pears association
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NewsFrance proposes ban on imports with EU-prohibited pesticide residues
Amidst strong domestic opposition to an EU deal with the Mercosur bloc, France is set to ban imports containing residues of EU-banned pesticides
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NewsTesco launches apple giveaway as part of January health campaign
Supermarket leader has a range of initiatives to incentivise fruit and veg consumption
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NewsNZ apples and kiwifruit clinch “world-first” deals under India FTA
India to halve import duty on New Zealand apples and eliminate tariff on kiwifruit within quotas under landmark free trade deal
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NewsGovernment confirms PO funding will not be renewed
Farming minister Angela Eagle has said the Fruit & Veg Aid Scheme will ‘permanently close’ at the end of this year but future support is being considered
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PromotionLunar New Year edition of Asiafruit out now
Lunar New Year preview, Australia export focus and a keynote interview with Rockit Global CEO Grant McBeath headline this issue
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NewsChina’s pear imports decline amid waning demand for western varieties
Domestic production area projected to decrease while exports are still on the rise
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NewsNew juice made from surplus apples launches at Waitrose
A bumper season and smaller fruit sizes has led to a limited edition apple juice under partnership between Waitrose and juice brand Daily Dose
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NewsIncreased 2025 grower returns reflect momentum in T&G’s Apples business
New Zealand marketer set to pay a total of NZ$172mn in returns to its grower network, up 25 per cent on last season
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AnalysisChina’s fruit import volumes surge but value growth slows
Wayne Prowse provides an update on Asia’s biggest market, where total import volumes are up sharply on last year, driven by bananas and cherries
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FeaturesGrójeckie apples gain momentum
Sady Grójeckie Association is leveraging strong consumer positioning through Nordic campaigns, environmental initiatives and product development
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NewsKissabel Rouge lands in UK stores
New red variety is being sold in a plastic-free Linerless pack
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NewsItalian apple group director welcomes Suez Canal reopening
Faster access to overseas markets seen as vital, as association looks to develop new export markets in Asia and Latin America
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NewsNew Zealand apple exporters look for US alternatives as tariffs bite
One Hawke’s Bay grower will divert volume away from the US as he readies for significant crop of large apples this season
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NewsCosmic Crisp launches multi-channel campaign for new season
A highlight of the campaign will be a series of special events combining tastings with unforgettable experiences in “enchanting” locations
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NewsWA Farm Direct releases recyclable Baby Bravo packaging
The protective packaging is designed to reduce reliance on plastics while boosting presentation
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NewsNew drone technology protects Australian crops from bird damage
Three-year trial to unlock innovative, non-lethal bird deterrence strategies for almond, stonefruit, apple and pear growers
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NewsChina’s apple production to drop 5 per cent this season
Recent USDA report forecasts China’s 2025/26 apple production at 47mn tonnes
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VideoVideo: Why the apple business is ‘too confusing’
Serge Mouneyrac, a major supplier of fresh apples and pears based in Paris, says too much variety can complicate the market