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Rising costs hit Japanese fruit market
Rising production and logistics costs are pushing fruit prices up and consumer consumption and expenditure down
Shaffe launches Master’s degree for fresh produce industry professionals
Association says the international qualification is the first Master’s designed by the industry and for the industry
Californian ports to receive investment boost
US$2.3bn investment has been earmarked for port infrastructure improvements and upgrades
Crisis meeting for Chilean fruit producers
With many producers on the brink of bankruptcy, Fedefruta met with the government on Friday to discuss new measures to ease the crisis
Northwest cherries kick off China campaign
Health benefits of cherries to be highlighted at promotional events held in a number of Chinese cities
Pure Harvest secures investment to fund expansion
Agribusiness raises US$180.5m from global investors to invest in R&D and open new Asian markets
Westfalia takes avocado oil refining closer to circularity
New plant in Kwa Zulu Natal finds innovative ways of using waste generated from the refining operation
NZ cherry exporter seeks new partners abroad
Hortinvest in New Zealand is capturing the imagination of Chinese consumers with its cherries’ story, and hopes to do the same in the UK and Europe too
T&G signs sustainability-linked loan
First sustainability-linked loan in New Zealand’s horticulture sector commits T&G to emissions reduction target
Ukraine war causes concern in South Africa
Cape leaders meet to discuss the crisis which has already cost the country an estimated R77bn
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Festival showcases mangoes from Pakistan in Dubai
Pakistani mangoes are aiming to “connect hearts”, the “mangolicious way”, during a two-day promotional event in the UAE on 1-2 July
Camposol reports good progress towards year-round avo supply
As its avocado season enters full swing, the company has announced plans to strengthen sourcing in Spain, Morocco and Portugal
Ecuador banana exports affected as strike enters second week
Acorbanec says losses are already running into tens of millions of dollars
Citri&Co inks deal with PSP Investments
Canadian investment fund to acquire European agricultural properties with Citri&Co to operate and manage farmland
Peruvian lime exports jump in value, fuelled by strong US demand
US leapfrogs Chile to become the main destination for Peruvian limes so far this year
Vietnamese lychees go global
Export approved production continues to expand as Vietnamese industry eyes new opportunities
Seatrade announces fleet expansion
Company will take delivery of four new vessels with high reefer capacity in October 2023
Novozymes and AgroFresh join forces to develop biological solutions
Partnership aims to unlock the potential of biotechnology to improve post-harvest quality and reduce food waste
Tomra inaugurates new field research centre
The new facility brings together business activities previously located in both Waikato and Auckland
Philippine bananas seek Japanese price hike
Philippine ambassador to Japan asks retailers to raise prices as banana exporters battle increasing costs