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T&G Global sale ‘backfires’ as potential buyer walks away

Newspaper report suggests plan to break up NZ supplier ‘put off’ private equity company, as sale process continues

Unifrutti unveils Sicilian citrus acquisition
The purchase of the Fondaco Nuovo operation, specialising in Tarocco blood oranges, strengthens Unifrutti’s dual-hemisphere supply model
Analysis: Significant shift in Korea’s citrus imports reveals new opportunities for brands
Hyojun Kim shares an overview of Korea’s citrus market following a surge in imports of Californian mandarins this year, noting clear lack of brand leadership in the category
Potential fuel hikes threaten South Africa’s citrus export season
CGA has expressed concern over impending fuel price hikes and additional container surcharges linked to Middle East hostilities
Spanish fresh produce exports fall 4 per cent in January-February
Export volumes declined in the January-February period, with vegetables down 3 per cent and fruit falling 6 per cent
Sweet C welcomes Fresh Produce India Awards win
The Sweet C mandarin brand was recognised for its ‘Blue is the new orange’ campaign at the FPI Awards
Macfrut 2026: global fruit and vegetable sector meets in Rimini
Trade fair returns to Rimini Expo Centre on 21-23 April 2026, with over 800 international buyers expected to attend

Worse-than-expected results last season cast shadow over new campaign