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Bloom Fresh’s Abril scoops Superior Taste Award
Independent international jury recognises premium blueberry variety for exceptional eating quality
Ondine flat nectarine production set to double in Italy
Four Italian suppliers are doubling production of Ondine flat nectarines this season, with fruit from Calabria, Emilia-Romagna, Piedmont and Veneto backed by a new ‘Snack the Summer’ marketing campaign launching in Milan.
Berry industry’s new campaign exposes junk food loophole
New campaign by British Berry Growers promotes berries in out-of-home spaces typically used by fast food, and calls on government to extend TV ban
Fresh Del Monte rebrands as Del Monte Corporation
Shareholders approve corporate name change as company takes next step following acquisition of Del Monte Foods assets
EU produce consumption rises but still below WHO target
Average daily consumption up slightly in 2024 but only five member states meet WHO guidelines, according to latest Freshfel Consumption Monitor
Fruitnet Berry Congress asks: how can packaging prosper?
Sustainability, convenience and added value topped the agenda as three berry packaging specialists shared the Fruitnet Berry Congress stage in London
Challenges mount for Lebanese growers
Lebanon’s producers fear the impact of a widening war, as the country remains intertwined with that of regional, even global, trade
Syngenta returns with Future of Veg field days
Syngenta Vegetable Seeds will host simultaneous field days in Woodland, California and Plainfield, Wisconsin on 11-13 August
Valencian Citrus PGI highlights importance of origin
José Enrique Sanz, director of the PGI’s regulatory council, said research shows consumers prioritise origin and quality
Mexico tomato production forecast to fall 9 per cent in 2026
Production decline attributed to termination of US suspension agreement, peso appreciation, and challenging weather conditions
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Fyffes launches summer pineapple campaign
Brighten up Your BBQ campaign will feature in-store displays, social media activities and an online competition to win a BBQ grill
Del Monte Foods partners with Pittsburgh Pirates baseball team
The fresh produce company will have prominent signage at PNC Park and sponsor the Pirates grounds crew
Orange juice demand set to fall despite lower prices
Global consumption is projected to continue a decade-long decline in 2026/27, according to Rabobank
Indian blueberry business gains momentum
The country shows encouraging signs as growers increasingly focus on genetics, quality and commercial viability, says GPG’s Jamie Petchell
CMI Orchards unveils Nature’s Candy rebrand for cherry season
Despite forecast decline in Northwest production, supplier aims to capitalise on interest in premium varieties and wave of summer patriotism
NMB launches Fifa World Cup promotion
Executive director Ramón Ojeda said the tournament represents a historic opportunity to boost consumption in the US
Analysis: Logistical shifts reshape regional routes amid summer slowdown
Fruitnet Insights’ weekly fresh fruit and vegetable update from the GCC markets, brought to you in partnership with Global Star Group
Driscoll’s CEO speaks at WSJ Global Food Forum
Soren Bjorn explains how the world’s largest berry company can cope with tariffs, immigration reform, changing consumer behavior, and supply chain uncertainty
Taiwan ships first major fruit consignment to Europe
Six-tonne consignment of mangoes, lychees and dragon fruit is bound for Paris, signalling start of effort to boost exports to Europe
Lineage’s cold chain survey offers logistics insights
Temperature-controlled logistics specialist Lineage has released a new report detailing the results of its Cold Chain Insights Survey.