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Chilean producers react with dismay to Trump tariffs
Fedefruta president warns that it will hit growers and workers in the country
T&G kicks off New Zealand Envy season
T&G forecasts a a total crop featuring all varieties of 79,200 tonnes, the largest New Zealand Envy crop since 2022
Candine picks up apple award in Singapore
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
France and Mexico discuss trade and investment
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
End of an era for South African citrus leader Justin Chadwick
Justin Chadwick, who is retiring as chief executive of the South African Citrus Growers’ Association, speaks exclusively to Fruitnet about three decades of service
Dole cautions fees on Chinese ships would drive banana prices up
US plan to place port fees on China-built vessels will impact trade, according to Dole
Sakata gets closer to the customer
Matthieu Maxant, chief operating officer at Sakata Vegetables Europe, outlines how the seed company’s customer-centric approach is driving its innovative breeding programmes
Vanguard, Bloom Fresh and SHB Group partner on Indonesian Ivory promotion
Table grape leaders host series of tastings for the Peruvian-grown premium fruit
Sassy apples hit South African shelves
New Zealand-developed variety is lighting up South African stores as consumers are introduced to the apple’s ‘new zing’
A sign of things to come for South African trade?
There is an increasing realisation that trade relations around the world are changing, and participation in AGOA could be nearing an end
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Zespri approves red-fleshed kiwifruit commercialisation in Italy
Approval comes as initial guidance for the 2025/26 season forecasts strong returns for growers
Strong start for T&G’s 2025 Jazz apple harvest
First export shipments due to depart Napier Port for Japan, the UK, France and Italy mid-March
Fresón de Palos signs up Marvel superheroes
Iconic characters are the stars of the Spanish cooperative’s new campaign
Topian seeks global partners to transform Saudi food production
Describing new sustainable region Neom as “more than a construction project”, Topian says it is committed to reshaping food production in Saudi Arabia
Avocados “unfairly scapegoated”, says WAO
World Avocado Organisation responds to UK gardener Alan Titchmarsh’s interview in The Times, where he expressed concerns over the fruit’s environmental impact
Rockit launches new marketing platform ahead of strong 2025 season
New Zealand snack-sized apple marketer prepares to export over 230mn apples this season
Interfel promotes healthier diets for school children
Primary and secondary school students are the main target of Interfel’s Fruit and Vegetables at School programme, aiming to instil better dietary habits through various actions
Morocco and France to sign deal to ensure fair tomato competition
The two countries are reportedly close to reaching a bilateral agreement to guarantee fair competition on the French tomato market following a spate of violent attacks on trucks carrying Moroccan produce
Belgian strawberry suppliers mark start of new season
The strawberry campaign is kicking off in Belgium, with the first sale of the season by BelOrta growers Colembie and Colemberry, and a day of activities planned by Hoogstraten
Trump backtracks on Mexican and Canadian tariffs – again
Move follows backlash from financial markets