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Avocados Marks Spencer

La Niña casts shadow over Peru’s avocado export growth

2025-05-20T09:38:00+01:00By

Country should sell more to foreign markets this year, but there are climate-related concerns around production

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DP World reveals US$2.5bn investment plan

2025-05-20T09:20:00+01:00By

Company says major infrastructure projects will break ground across Europe, India, Africa and South America this year

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Indonesia encourages fruit cooperation with Australia

2025-05-20T07:49:00+01:00By

Indonesian president seeks assistance in improving local fruit production

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Ahold Delhaize appoints Europe CCO

2025-05-19T10:37:00+01:00By

Tim Bork is tasked with accelerating the retailer’s growth strategy across Europe and Indonesia

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Zespri’s new marketing campaign brings value message to consumers

2025-05-19T09:57:00+01:00By

Kiwi Brothers return to front Asia-wide promotional push, as marketer attempts to change perceptions of its premium products

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Global seed sector gathers in Istanbul

2025-05-19T09:12:00+01:00

World Seed Congress takes place this week amid ongoing trade discussions that threaten seed availability and food security

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Asia’s largest wholesale market bans Turkish apples

2025-05-16T16:02:00+01:00By

Azadpur market chairman confirms blockade in response to “current circumstances” surrounding India-Pakistan conflict

Anton Rabe Fruit South Africa

Lengthy list of challenges for Anton Rabe

2025-05-16T13:19:00+01:00By

The long-serving executive director of Hortgro has taken over as chairperson at Fruit South Africa

Guilherme Coelho Abrafrutas

Brazilian grape suppliers meet importers in China

2025-05-16T10:33:00+01:00By

Abrafrutas president Guilherme Coelho updates Fruitnet on potential trade breakthroughs in Asia and Europe

US asparagus spears basket

Michigan’s 2025 asparagus season is underway

2025-05-16T08:59:00+01:00By

Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board plots marketing campaign and crop quality remains high

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Brand building pays off big for Flash Gala

2025-05-16T07:53:00+01:00By

Leading South African apple and pear growers and marketers say they are pleased with the progress of Flash Gala as it passes milestone

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Ole Supermarket hosts Piqa Red tasting activations

2025-05-16T06:03:00+01:00By

Activations part of Prevar’s efforts to develop the China market for the newly rebranded red pear  

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Asia Fruit Logistica ticket shop now open

2025-05-16T01:18:00+01:00By

Buy your ticket to Asia’s premier fresh produce show today to save up to 40 per cent and extend your trip with the China Meet Up on 8-9 September 

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Flash Gala exports surpass 1mn cartons

2025-05-15T15:31:00+01:00By

South African apple brand celebrates milestone as demand grows in eastern markets

Fresh Del Monte truck US

Del Monte and IFPA announce supply chain partnership

2025-05-15T15:04:00+01:00By

Fresh produce giant and the IFPA are collaborating as they strive to advance industry-wide supply chain transformation