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Mohammed Abbas is the man for Del Monte

Abbas joined the the group’s senior leadership team in the US in early 2022, and has now been handed the role of group president

China expands kumquat exports to Middle East
Industry insiders expect exports to grow more than five-fold on 2023 volumes
Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports could hit US$10bn in 2026
Goal within reach after reaching a record US$8.4bn in 2025, up 18 per cent on the year before
Import Promotion Desk shows off exotic range in Berlin
IPD partner companies from South America and Africa will highlight a diverse selection of exotic fruit and vegetables at Fruit Logistica in February
Japan’s domestic mandarin production set to rebound in 2025/26
Improved weather conditions to stabilise production in coming season while gradual structural decline to pose continued challenges
France proposes ban on imports with EU-prohibited pesticide residues
Amidst strong domestic opposition to an EU deal with the Mercosur bloc, France is set to ban imports containing residues of EU-banned pesticides
Korean citrus growers call for support as US import tariff phased out
Sharp increase in US mandarin imports coincide with planned tariff phase-out, sparking fears for local industry

Company’s focus on brand awareness in France marks pivotal shift in European fresh produce sector, according to Paris-based analyst