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Ambrosia apples hit European shelves
Harvest volumes in Piedmont and Val Venosta are at the same level as last year, with apple quality said to be good
DAFF’s David Ironside takes on import role
AHEIA welcomes DAFF’s appointment of former plant export operations manager to import role
‘Big opportunities’ in Vietnamese fruit sector
Supplier forecasts major growth in exports and domestic supply if Vietnam can attract overseas investment, open up new markets, and modernise production methods
PBNW prepares global celebrations for World Pear Day
US organisation enlists chefs from around the world for seventh annual celebration of pears
Automation and supply chain agility ‘will shape sector’ in 2023
Comment: Fresh produce firms must remain agile to meet fluctuating demand, as well as considering investment in automation and AI, as they face up to supply chain instability, inflation, labour shortages and climate change
Fresh From Farm raises seed funding
Indian agri-business start-up secures more funds to support its predictive analysis-driven fresh produce distribution operation
Hort Innovation welcomes two new directors
Elke Cleverdon and Stephen McCutcheon join board of grower-owned research and development corporation
Truckers’ strike jeopardises 25,000 tonnes of Chilean cherries
Sector warns of significant losses unless situation is resolved swiftly
Natural Delights sets sights on Asia with chocolate dates
US Medjool date supplier wants to reach south-east Asian markets with new chocolate-wrapped range
US blueberries in sports marketing push
US Highbush Blueberry Council is positioning fruit as performance food in Asia and highlighting its use in various savoury applications in new efforts to boost sales
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Kane Williamson and Rockit build on partnership
New Zealand cricket captain signs on for another year as global brand ambassador for Rockit apples and takes stake in Longlands orchard
Statistics Handbook reveals shifts in Asia trade
Asiafruit Congress Statistics Handbook 2022 provides expert analysis of key trends in trade across 12 different Asian markets
Global Berry Congress makes impressive return
Retailers including Aldi, Lidl, Delhaize, ICA and M&S among those who attended the leading event for the global berry business
Fruit Logistica 2023: expert advice and practical solutions for all
Event programme for world’s leading fresh produce trade show in Berlin offers visitors valuable information to make better business decisions
IG and Foodcareplus join forces on EU-India trade
Major Indian importer partners with Belgium-based perishable logistics specialist to facilitate EU fruit shipments to the South Asian nation
WayCool makes investment in AllFresh
Indian agri-tech company boosts sourcing of domestically grown apples and citrus with investment in distributor AllFresh Supply Management
Asiafruit November out now
Apple and pear edition examines the new varieties changing the face of the industry and spotlights the Philippines market
Angus Soft Fruits eyes Asian export expansion
Scottish berry supplier sees opportunities for exports of high-quality fruit to markets such as Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong
Infarm targets net zero future
Vertical farming company has announced its science-based targets as part of a commitment to changing food systems for good
IPLA pays tribute to John Cripps
International Pink Lady Alliance hosts a special tribute to the breeder of the iconic apple who passed away earlier this year