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News updates for the European fresh produce business.
KiKoKá presents new management team at Fruit Attraction
Consortium reflects on positive first commercial campaign and announces first plantings will soon be underway in Chile
Tomra Food strengthens its AI technology offering
Company’s cutting-edge LUCAi AI solution will soon be available for citrus
Tesco invests £4mn to provide fruit and veg for 400 schools
The UK retailer expects to see overall fruit and veg intake for pupils increase by 23 per cent, as it looks to improve healthy eating
Branding heats up in South Africa
As the search for greater advantages in fresh produce marketing continues, there is a renewed focus on branding to highlight new fresh produce categories
Avocados the star product of Fruit Attraction 2024
Congress hears how avocados play a key role in driving the shift from animal to plant-based diets
Bloom Fresh adds blueberries to breeding portfolio
Company acquires breeding programme of Peru’s Inka’s Berries, a pioneer in no-chill blueberry varieties
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Fruitbox 110 · Gary Marshall, New Covent Garden Market
Gary and Chris champion the value of the wholesale market and look to the future of the business
Fruitbox 109 · Stephan Weist, Rewe Group Buying
Chris and Stephan speak about the growth in local and regional sourcing of fresh fruits and vegetables across Europe
Fruitbox 108 · Carlo Magni & Louise Beard, Forward Insight
Chris, Carlo and Louise consider the consumers of tomorrow, the choices they will make and how we can develop fresh produce that will appeal to them
Bloom Fresh adds blueberries to breeding portfolio
Company acquires breeding programme of Peru’s Inka’s Berries, a pioneer in no-chill blueberry varieties
Brands a key driver in fruit purchases, Spanish study finds
New study from Bollo Natural Fruit takes pulse of Spanish consumption habits
PALS marks anniversary by looking to the future
Already heralded as South Africa’s most successful agricultural reform initiative, PALS is celebrating ten years of creating new opportunities for people all over the country
Prospects high for Pink Lady this apple campaign
While total apple volumes from Europe are down this season, Pink Lady expects production to grow by 5 per cent, with quality set to maintain the brand’s high standards
Fepex welcomes EU ruling on Western Saharan produce
ECJ decision excludes fruit and vegetable production from the region from Morocco’s Association Agreement with the EU
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Genesis Fresh unveils new-look brand
Refresh reflects company’s expanded product offering and increased market penetration
Eosta switches to seafreight for Peruvian Ataulfo mangoes
The delicate Ataulfo mango, previously only transported by air from Peru, is now available by sea, according to Dutch organics distributor Eosta
Zeropack returns with renewed strategy
Company will be at Fruit Attraction to showcase its 100 per cent biobased and biodegradable products
Soluna apple shows promise in Asia, as production expands
The first batch of Soluna apples grown in Europe is expected to be exported to Asia this year, while Australian volumes are forecast to grow by 15 per cent, as momentum builds for the brand in the region
Hortifrut launches virtual reality tool
BerryReality is an immersive virtual reality experience that presents the berry industry from within
Frutas de Chile assesses impact of US port strike
Some 580 containers of fruit – mainly – are believed to be heading for the US East Coast
Belgian Conference pear primed for growth
With good quality expected this season, hopes are high for the Belgian Conference pear on Asian markets, with Thailand recently opening up, while airfreighted vegetables continue to find a place on the market
Oasis Date debuts as North America’s biggest date grower and processor
Company becomes the world’s first Regenerative Organic Certified date farm
US port strike will not affect South Africa’s conventional citrus shipments
Strike will impact late citrus containers, but the last conventional vessel of the season is expected to discharge without incident
Tosca publishes 2024 sustainability report
Document sets out progress made last year in reducing its environmental impact