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News updates for the European fresh produce business.
Survey: AI and automation in fresh produce supply chains
Fruitnet reaches out to fruit and veg business professionals to investigate current and future impact of groundbreaking new technologies
National brand for Vietnam bananas could help boost exports
Country has potential to secure enormous volume and value growth in banana exports, says leading supplier
Moldova secures enhanced EU market access for fresh produce
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
Futureco Bioscience expands accreditation for agri-input analysis
ISO 17025 accreditation now includes certified methods for organic carbon quantification in fertilizers and viable spore counting in fungal-based biopesticides
North American produce industry urges leaders to resolve tariff disputes
Joint letter to US, Mexican and Canadian premiers highlights severe consequences of tariffs impose on growers, exporters, retailers, and consumers
Tesco revamps 5-a-day campaign to boost fruit and veg sales
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
Conversations
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
Fruitbox 113 · Franka Rodriguez, Aldi South Group
Franka talks to Chris White about the extension of Aldi South Group’s ethical sourcing model into avocados, with more categories on the horizon
Fruitbox 112 · Daniel Sauvaitre, Interfel
Chris and Daniel look at global trade policy and its impact on the fruit and vegetable business
Tesco revamps 5-a-day campaign to boost fruit and veg sales
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
Ciopora announces details of IP Conference in Madrid
Theme of event will be ‘Shaping the future of IP for plant breeders: from challenges towards opportunities
Blueberry supplier Family Tree Farms expands EU and UK sales teams
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
Former Chiquita execs sentenced to fines and prison for financing right wing paramilitaries in Colombia
The decision is the first time Chiquita executives have faced punishment for their role in the 1990s conflict
South African citrus exports 18 per cent up at season midpoint
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
Outgoing president Jordi Valls will remain at the company as vice president
Breeder unveils UK’s first home-grown blueberry variety
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
Strong start for Peruvian avos
Exports for first half of 2025 show big jump in value and volume
South African government faces new challenges in relations with US
Leadership of the ANC now under threat of sanctions from the American government
South African grapefruit campaign breaks new ground
SummerStar Ruby grapefruit marketing campaign is a fresh direction for the industry
Bright outlook for Catalan apples and pears
Latest crop forecast from Afrucat points to a positive campaign, with good quality and receptive markets
Small label, big shift, urges Sinclair
Sinclair says a “small yet powerful” innovation like the compostable label is a good example of how “even a fruit sticker can help build a circular economy”
Biome Makers releases 2024 Impact Report
Company said report shows power of data-driven soil intelligence to profitability, resilience, and sustainability
Food security report exposes climate change risks for UK importers
Study urges suppliers to take action to avoid empty shelves, with half of UK fruit and veg imports facing severe climate threats by 2050
Brazilian mango and grape exports to US at risk from tariff plan
Brazilian fruit association warns that exports of mangoes and grapes to the US are under serious threat from planned tariffs set to take effect in August