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News updates for the European fresh produce business.
Ecuador confirms presence of Fusarium TR4
Agrocalidad declares a six-month phytosanitary emergency after the presence of the fungus on a farm in El Oro province is corroborated
NZ apples and kiwifruit clinch “world-first” deals under India FTA
India to halve import duty on New Zealand apples and eliminate tariff on kiwifruit within quotas under landmark free trade deal
Tierra Suelta enters peak dragon fruit season
Miami-based tropical fruit grower and importer Tierra Suelta has reported that plentiful volumes of premium dragon fruit are now available
Global Women Fresh unveils new European leadership structure
Danitza Sanchez to head up cross-functional team focused on networking, scaling best practice and diversity and equity
Semillas Fitó expands pepper and melon catalogue
Company prepares to launch two new varieties of California peppers and new melon offerings
El Pinar acquires Greece’s Kyriazis Strawberries
Move consolidate the group’s Greek berry offering under the muMU brand
Conversations
Fruitbox 116 · Mark Landini, Landini Associates
Sydney-based retail consultant explains how supermarkets can reconnect with customers through better design, storytelling, and a renewed focus on food
Fruitbox 115 · Daniel Sauvaitre & Philippe Binard, World Apple & Pear Association
Recorded live at Prognosfruit 2025, the latest episode of Fruitbox brings you instant reaction to this year’s European apple and pear production forecasts
Fruitbox 114 · Wyard Stomp, Driscoll’s of EMEA
Berry brand’s Europe, Middle East and Africa managing director shares his thoughts on how to grow the category
El Pinar acquires Greece’s Kyriazis Strawberries
Move consolidate the group’s Greek berry offering under the muMU brand
Lidl becomes one of the top exporters of Spanish agri-food products
The German discounter’s exports of Spanish fruit and vegetable have risen by 85 per cent since 2017
Planasa’s Demoiselle strawberry receives Sival Gold Innovation Award
The variety won top honours in the Varietal Innovation Category
Mission Produce reveals leadership succession plan
President John Pawlowski will replace founder Steve Barnard as chief executive officer in April next year
Oppy launches Dole-branded Florida strawberry programme
The company’s inaugural Florida strawberry programme under the Dole brand spans over 300 acres across four growing regions
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China matches Peru as world’s leading table grape exporter
Country’s production expands for seventh consecutive year, as global production is forecast to rise by 545,000 tonnes
Maersk inaugurates new Manzanillo depot
Mexico expansion boosts Maersk’s connectivity and offers faster, more efficient solutions for regional trade
BASF-Nunhems to acquire Noble Seeds
The acquisition of the New Delhi-based company will enable BASF-Nunhems to become a market leader in India’s vegetable seed sector
Sean Smith named CEO of PML Seafrigo following departure of Mike Parr
Outgoing CEO built one of the UK’s leading logistics companies
Fresón de Palos expands acreage and membership for 2025/26
Cooperative launches new season marked by “growth, varietal innovation, and a commitment to sustainability”
Nova heads up Plus Berries’ new citrus campaign
Harvesting of the premium mandarin variety marks the start of the company’s season
Fruit Logistica 2026: Six stages, one goal – sharing knowledge, shaping the future
A Fruit Logistica 2026, the focus of the expert forums and stages will once again be on the key issues for the future of the industry
Ground broken on £13mn amenities and innovation hub at London Gateway
The Hive will offer a range of facilities to drive skills and innovation across the Thames Estuary
Dole Nordic to acquire Greenfood’s fresh produce business
Greenfood announces landmark agreement to sell fruit and vegetable wholesale operations in Sweden and Finland
Anrin Logistics boosts customs operations
Anrin Logistics is increasing customs work against a backdrop of lower consumption and market risk aversion