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Soren Bjorn confirms departure from Driscoll’s after 20 years
Former CEO, who stepped down earlier this year, reflects on two decades of global expansion and announces launch of new venture
Egypt's grape export business continues to expand
Improved logistics, new varieties and market access are supporting further export growth, according to new report
South African fruit exports set to rise despite challenges
USDA forecasts higher apple, pear and grape shipments as Asian market opportunities continue to open
Canada looks beyond US as fruit trade patterns shift
USDA forecasts higher Canadian apple and table grape imports, while smaller US pear crop opens opportunities for alternative suppliers
Mexican grape exports forecast to fall 10 per cent
Earlier harvest and overlap with California season expected to reduce shipments, while apple production rises
Sati reacts to loss of South Africa’s AGOA status
Table grape organisation says it is focused on protecting the country’s table grape access to the US market
South African exporters to lose AGOA benefits in January
The country’s participation in the US AGOA will finally expire at beginning of January 2027
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk to resume Red Sea sailings
Container lines redirect Gemini service back through Middle East waterway after months of lengthy diversions via Cape of Good Hope
South Africa awaits clarity on AGOA membership
South Africa has been participating in the AGOA act since the early 2000s, but following years of debate the country may lose that benefit when the US government announces its final decision on the matter today (2 November).
Developing new markets is easier said than done for South African grapes
South Africa has found the Chinese market a tough nut to crack since gaining access over a decade ago
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Korea exports new premium grape variety to China
Officials say Gloristar could succeed Shine Muscat as the newest “luxury” grape offering
California grapes poised for strong December finish
Promotional volumes available through year-end despite early season start
Del Monte reports earnings growth in third quarter
Group says its acquisition of Del Monte Foods is delivering stronger margins and a more diversified food platform just six months into integration
VentureFruit appoints X Fruit as New Zealand licensee for Tutti apples
X Fruit joins partners including FruitFutur in Catalonia, Worldwide Fruit in the United Kingdom, Copefrut in Latin America and Joy Wing Mau in China
IMG Citrus achieves Florida Fair Trade first
Florida-based IMG Citrus has secured Fair Trade USA certification, making it the first citrus grower in the state to achieve the standard
Export growth the answer for Korean pears
Key production region manages to increase export output despite cost challenges
Korean fruit shines in New York
Thousands of US consumers get a taste of Korean grapes and pears
Global Table Grape Report warns of ‘crunch time’ for industry
Report urges industry-wide collaboration as table grapes face intensifying competition from chocolate, crisps, and healthier snack alternatives
Fruit Logistica 2027: Know what matters next
Event brings global expertise from business, science, policy and practice to Berlin, with more than 130 sessions and over 200 experts across five stages
Recent study finds religious values could motivate consumers to purchase “ugly” fruits and vegetables
Findings open up new avenues to promote sustainable food consumption