Former FPJ publisher David Hope-Mason dies aged 85
Hope-Mason led former FPJ publisher Lockwood Press for over 30 years and co-founded Market Intelligence, which launched Eurofruit and Asiafruit
Former FPJ publisher David Hope-Mason dies aged 85
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Fruitnet Events
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Tomato experts gathered in the Spanish city of Malaga this week for Fruitnet Tomato Congress, a two-day event highlighting the big future challenges facing the category, as well as the opportunities and solutions for businesses
Fruitnet Tomato Congress looks to the future of tomatoes
On 11-12 November in Malaga, Spain, essential event focuses on how the fresh tomato business can cope with future challenges like climate change, labour challenges, and evolving consumer demand
Technology
Italian supplier urges consumers to make Snappy decision
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Food Freshly expands Produce Wash and testing services
CH Robinson deploys AI agents to tackle missed pickups
Ifco targets one megaton of annual customer carbon savings by 2030
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Rewe Group agrees pioneering three-party vegetable supply deal
Transnet deploys senior team to address Cape Town port issues
New Amazon Now service offers ultra-fast delivery of fresh produce
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Sustainability
ECA demands rethink on funding remote territories
The European Court of Auditors calls for focus on long-term sustainability in EU’s outermost territories to preserve soil and adapt to climate change
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Eosta launches Organic Fruit Heroes brand
Ifco targets one megaton of annual customer carbon savings by 2030
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Comment: Smart and sassy will stop the snickering
Rewe Group agrees pioneering three-party vegetable supply deal
Packaging
Italian supplier urges consumers to make Snappy decision
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StepacPPC develops packaging to extend pitaya freshness
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DS Smith's Romanian tomato partnership replaces plastic packs with cardboard
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Events
Macfrut: much more than a trade fair
A year-long journey through the global fresh produce supply chain culminates in Rimini on 6-8 May
Rooted in innovation: Macfrut 2025 unites science and agriculture
The International Potato Symposium and the International Symposium on Biotechnological Tools in Horticulture are among the highlights of Macfrut’s 42nd edition
Perfectly ripened kiwis with Softripe
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Egypt sends 30 exhibitors to Macfrut
The Italian fresh produce exhibition is set to host a special Egyptian pavilion, organised by Expolink, the Egyptian Exporters Association