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Survey: AI and automation in fresh produce supply chains

2025-07-25T11:01:00+01:00By

Fruitnet reaches out to fruit and veg business professionals to investigate current and future impact of groundbreaking new technologies

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National brand for Vietnam bananas could help boost exports

2025-07-25T10:55:00+01:00By

Country has potential to secure enormous volume and value growth in banana exports, says leading supplier

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Moldova secures enhanced EU market access for fresh produce

2025-07-25T09:58:00+01:00By

Moldovan fresh produce exporters are set to benefit from increased EU market access following an update to the trade agreement between the two parties, with higher quotas for several key fruit categories and new duty-free access for tomatoes and garlic

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Futureco Bioscience expands accreditation for agri-input analysis

2025-07-25T08:58:00+01:00By

ISO 17025 accreditation now includes certified methods for organic carbon quantification in fertilizers and viable spore counting in fungal-based biopesticides

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North American produce industry urges leaders to resolve tariff disputes

2025-07-25T06:55:00+01:00By

Joint letter to US, Mexican and Canadian premiers highlights severe consequences of tariffs impose on growers, exporters, retailers, and consumers

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Tesco revamps 5-a-day campaign to boost fruit and veg sales

2025-07-24T14:53:00+01:00By

The UK’s largest food retailer unveils new initiative that rewards customers with Clubcard points for purchasing fresh produce, as it aims to address declining fruit and vegetable consumption nationwide

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Tesco revamps 5-a-day campaign to boost fruit and veg sales

2025-07-24T14:53:00+01:00By

The UK’s largest food retailer unveils new initiative that rewards customers with Clubcard points for purchasing fresh produce, as it aims to address declining fruit and vegetable consumption nationwide

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Ciopora announces details of IP Conference in Madrid

2025-07-24T12:14:00+01:00

Theme of event will be ‘Shaping the future of IP for plant breeders: from challenges towards opportunities

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Blueberry supplier Family Tree Farms expands EU and UK sales teams

2025-07-24T11:31:00+01:00By

Both Carla San Martin Burneo and Chris Taylor bring extensive experience in soft fruit sales as producer continues to supply top European retailers with premium blueberries

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Former Chiquita execs sentenced to fines and prison for financing right wing paramilitaries in Colombia

2025-07-24T11:20:00+01:00By

The decision is the first time Chiquita executives have faced punishment for their role in the 1990s conflict

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South African citrus exports 18 per cent up at season midpoint

2025-07-24T10:22:00+01:00By

South African citrus exports apparently already surpassed last year’s volume, with the season only halfway through, according to Transnet Port Terminals

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Raquel Gil named new president of Mercabarna

2025-07-24T09:45:00+01:00By

Outgoing president Jordi Valls will remain at the company as vice president

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Breeder unveils UK’s first home-grown blueberry variety

2025-07-23T14:59:00+01:00By

After ten years of research, the James Hutton Institute has successfully developed Highland Charm, the UK’s first-ever domestically bred blueberry variety, which could transform the country’s soft fruit sector

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Strong start for Peruvian avos

2025-07-23T14:53:00+01:00By

Exports for first half of 2025 show big jump in value and volume

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South African government faces new challenges in relations with US

2025-07-23T14:32:00+01:00By

Leadership of the ANC now under threat of sanctions from the American government

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South African grapefruit campaign breaks new ground

2025-07-23T14:12:00+01:00By

SummerStar Ruby grapefruit marketing campaign is a fresh direction for the industry