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FeaturesSmooth and sustainable: Innocent’s green fund for growers
Nina Pullman hears from Mario Diaz Marcos, the sustainability manager at Innocent Drinks, about the smoothie brand’s planet-friendly fund for growers
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FeaturesTopFruit expands hot climate apple and pear trials in South Africa
Breeder brings nine of country’s most prominent apple and pear businesses into international research partnership
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NewsTru-Cape strengthens Pink Lady leadership in European markets
Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing is cementing its position as South Africa’s foremost Pink Lady supplier to Europe, hitting new milestones in the UK
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NewsA consumer-centric approach drives fresh produce marketing success
Opportunities abound for marketers meeting consumer trends across emotional connection, digitalisation and health and wellness
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NewsVip targets further growth after record Italian apple sales
Italian association sets out consolidation and development strategy for new season, following strong club apple and organic performance
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FeaturesSiza marks ten years of driving agricultural sustainability
What began as a practical response to international scrutiny has evolved into a nationally recognised assurance programme
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NewsAnalysis: Stable wholesale baselines, citrus pressures, and the warehouse logistical gridlock
Fruitnet Insights’ weekly fresh fruit and vegetable update from the GCC markets, brought to you in partnership with Global Star Group
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NewsMaster ‘grafter’ Will Sibley remembered for lasting contribution to UK fruit sector
Sibley grafted an estimated three million fruit trees during his distinguished 50-year career, including at Highgrove, Hampton Court and the White House
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NewsMiddle East market sees fundamental shift
Red Sea and Hormuz disruptions have redrawn trade routes, and market recovery is several years away, says Del Monte chief
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NewsFrigotec brings kiwifruit ripening to the fore
Ripening specialist is targeting the kiwifruit sector with its HappyRipe system, designed to solve retail quality inconsistencies while extending shelf-life
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AnalysisRockit appoints Sarah Le Verne as chief people officer
Le Verne brings extensive leadership experience across commercial and not-for-profit organisations in New Zealand and internationally
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NewsMansfields bring Sassy to UK orchards
The jewel-red, crisp and sweetly tangy apple variety makes its UK debut in Kent’s orchards
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NewsMarlene urges consumers to enjoy “gift of nature”
Having previously presented Marlene as a natural work of art, VOG is now inviting shoppers to see the brand’s apples as a “true gift of nature”
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NewsUS produce on show in Vietnam as trade grows
Apples and blueberries in the spotlight at multi-week festival held in Hanoi
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NewsBAPL calls for retail support to reduce audit duplication
Trade body urges retailers to reduce audit burden on growers and reports strong engagement with sustainability reporting project
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NewsHow AI and automation are helping fresh fruit brands in China
Logistics operator says AI-powered inspections, automated warehousing, and connected sensors can give companies end-to-end visibility
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NewsBrazil fruit exports surge but vast potential remains untapped
New report shows striking growth in country’s fresh fruit export sales, but also highlights significant structural barriers
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AnalysisAnalysis: Banana prices drop as South African pears and Australian carrots surge
Fruitnet Insights’ weekly fresh fruit and vegetable update from the GCC markets, brought to you in partnership with Global Star Group
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NewsBAPL celebrates record British topfruit sales with Tesco top in apples
Combined apple and pear sales reached 180,500 tonnes in 2025/26 season, up 10.4 per cent, with Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Lidl and Aldi wining BAPL Retailer Awards
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PromotionAsiafruit Indonesia edition out now
Exclusive interviews with Sunpride CEO Cindyanto Tjong and Rijk Zwaan’s Jan Doldersum plus category features on apples and pears, kiwifruit and cherries