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Essential stories, analysis and research from Europe’s fresh produce markets, with a focus on imports, retail, wholesale, marketing, and consumers.

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South African eyes are focused on Washington

2025-05-20T11:15:00+01:00By

Uncertainty remains as South African citrus growers gear up for conventional shipments to the US

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Chilled logistics firm has been hacked, BBC reveals

2025-05-20T10:34:00+01:00By

Major service provider to British supermarkets insists business remains unaffected but admits it is subject of ransomware attack

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New UK-EU deal to remove some checks on food exports

2025-05-19T14:27:00+01:00By and

Fresh produce industry calls for more detail but welcomes signs of progress

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Ahold Delhaize appoints Europe CCO

2025-05-19T10:37:00+01:00By

Tim Bork is tasked with accelerating the retailer’s growth strategy across Europe and Indonesia

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Global seed sector gathers in Istanbul

2025-05-19T09:12:00+01:00

World Seed Congress takes place this week amid ongoing trade discussions that threaten seed availability and food security

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Almería kicks off 2025 watermelon campaign

2025-05-19T08:58:00+01:00By

The province’s watermelon production is set to increase slightly in 2025

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Lengthy list of challenges for Anton Rabe

2025-05-16T13:19:00+01:00By

The long-serving executive director of Hortgro has taken over as chairperson at Fruit South Africa

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Brazilian grape suppliers meet importers in China

2025-05-16T10:33:00+01:00By

Abrafrutas president Guilherme Coelho updates Fruitnet on potential trade breakthroughs in Asia and Europe

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Store Check: Coop City, Zurich

2025-05-16T08:04:00+01:00By

A supermarket that puts its produce outside, to create an engaging market feel that attracts busy professionals

Driscoll's has officially opened its new UK headquarters

Driscoll’s opens cutting-edge new UK headquarters

2025-05-15T16:31:00+01:00By and

Company says revamped site is Europe’s largest dedicated berry development facility, providing a fully traceable journey from seedling to packhouse

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Flash Gala exports surpass 1mn cartons

2025-05-15T15:31:00+01:00By

South African apple brand celebrates milestone as demand grows in eastern markets

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Delhaize and Bakker help veg farmers grow greener

2025-05-15T09:42:00+01:00By

Retailer and supplier establish Cultivation Academy to fund and support development of better production techniques

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Sun World debuts Ruby Rush as it ushers in early grape season

2025-05-13T16:26:00+01:00By

The early-season red seedless grape is “proving its value to growers” and is now cultivated in ten countries, with production expanding

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GreenTech announces award nominees

2025-05-12T14:40:00+01:00By

The jury for the GreenTech Innovation & Concept Awards 2025 picks six finalists from 47 submissions

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Costa Rica mulls cost of potential US tariffs

2025-05-12T09:22:00+01:00By

Agricultural products like pineapples, bananas and coffee in the firing line