Markets news from Eurofruit

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

Envy apples

T&G kicks off New Zealand Envy season

2025-04-02T06:30:00+01:00By

T&G forecasts a a total crop featuring all varieties of 79,200 tonnes, the largest New Zealand Envy crop since 2022

Product of the Year Singapore

Candine picks up apple award in Singapore

2025-04-01T11:24:00+01:00By

Candine, described by France’s Blue Whale as the “perfect variety” for the Asian market, has won the fresh apple prize at Voted Product of the Year Singapore-Malaysia

Mexico France

France and Mexico discuss trade and investment

2025-03-31T11:41:00+01:00By

After seven years of negotiations, French apples could be closer than ever to gaining access to the Mexican market, as Trump’s tariffs encourage greater cooperation outside the US

Justin Chadwick CGA

End of an era for South African citrus leader Justin Chadwick

2025-03-31T10:05:00+01:00By

Justin Chadwick, who is retiring as chief executive of the South African Citrus Growers’ Association, speaks exclusively to Fruitnet about three decades of service

Bananas

Dole cautions fees on Chinese ships would drive banana prices up

2025-03-31T05:07:00+01:00By

US plan to place port fees on China-built vessels will impact trade, according to Dole

Matthieu Maxant Sakata

Sakata gets closer to the customer

2025-03-25T19:09:00+00:00By

Matthieu Maxant, chief operating officer at Sakata Vegetables Europe, outlines how the seed company’s customer-centric approach is driving its innovative breeding programmes

Bloom Frsh Ivory

Vanguard, Bloom Fresh and SHB Group partner on Indonesian Ivory promotion

2025-03-24T23:35:00+00:00By

Table grape leaders host series of tastings for the Peruvian-grown premium fruit 

Sassy apples on tree

Sassy apples hit South African shelves

2025-03-24T17:05:00+00:00By

New Zealand-developed variety is lighting up South African stores as consumers are introduced to the apple’s ‘new zing’

South Africa USA wrecking balls trade issues

A sign of things to come for South African trade?

2025-03-20T09:59:00+00:00By

There is an increasing realisation that trade relations around the world are changing, and participation in AGOA could be nearing an end

Zespri RubyRed

Zespri approves red-fleshed kiwifruit commercialisation in Italy

2025-03-20T06:10:00+00:00By

Approval comes as initial guidance for the 2025/26 season forecasts strong returns for growers

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Strong start for T&G’s 2025 Jazz apple harvest

2025-03-18T00:16:00+00:00By

First export shipments due to depart Napier Port for Japan, the UK, France and Italy mid-March 

Freson de Palos Marvel

Fresón de Palos signs up Marvel superheroes

2025-03-17T10:33:00+00:00By

Iconic characters are the stars of the Spanish cooperative’s new campaign

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Topian seeks global partners to transform Saudi food production

2025-03-12T17:37:00+00:00By

Describing new sustainable region Neom as “more than a construction project”, Topian says it is committed to reshaping food production in Saudi Arabia

Picking avocado up in supermarket

Avocados “unfairly scapegoated”, says WAO

2025-03-12T11:29:00+00:00By

World Avocado Organisation responds to UK gardener Alan Titchmarsh’s interview in The Times, where he expressed concerns over the fruit’s environmental impact

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Rockit launches new marketing platform ahead of strong 2025 season

2025-03-11T23:49:00+00:00By

New Zealand snack-sized apple marketer prepares to export over 230mn apples this season