Latest news stories from Eurofruit
News updates for the European fresh produce business.
New CEO at Soil Association Certification
Soil Association Certification has appointed Dominic Robinson as its new chief executive officer, replacing the retiring Martin Sawyer
Dole reports on first-quarter financial results
Executive chairman Carl McCann says the company is pleased with its Q1 results
Tribelli peppers seduce European foodies
Following the success of the first Tribelli Grill Party in Berlin, the sweet pepper brand will appear at next month’s Taste of London food festival
Zespri reports on record campaign
Revenue, grower returns and net profit climb in 2021/22, despite challenging trade conditions
Sun World partners with WSU to develop early cherry varieties
Collaboration will accelerate the breeding and release of improved varieties for the US and global markets
Conversations
Fruitbox 79 - Iryna Kukhtina, Ukraine Berries Association
As the country struggles for its survival, what does the future hold for Ukraine's fresh produce business?
Fruitbox 78 - Dan McAlpine, City Harvest London
The charity's head of food explains how fresh fruit and vegetable companies can cut waste and help feed people
Fruitbox 77 - The fallout from Ukraine
Fruitnet's Chris White speaks to three members of the global fresh produce business about the war's impact
Gene-edited tomatoes could offer new source of vitamin D
Scientists at the UK’s John Innes Centre have created a tomato rich in vitamin D
Bayer makes Zero Hunger Pledge
More than half of US$160m pledge to end global hunger invested in vegetable seeds and R&D support for smallholder farmers
Provid Peru joins SHAFFE
The Peruvian Table Grape Association become latest organisation to join the organisation as its membership continues to grow
Royal debuts first sanguine blood nectarines on the market
The nectarines, which have an attractive red flesh and skin, will be available from this week
CMR welcomes CBCC delegation
Company highlights its state-of-the-art operation during visit by the Catalan-Brazil Chamber of Commerce to its Barcelona HQ
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Lona acquires stake in The Unlimited Group
Leading South African fresh produce companies join forces combining 8m cartons of import and export volume
GreenTech names Innovation Award contenders
Next month’s GreenTech Amsterdam exhibition shines a spotlight on the latest sustainable innovations in the business with its Innovation Award and Concept Award
New tech improves Jupiter’s grapefruit quality
New washing technology at group’s Limpopa-based packhouse is already paying dividends
EU halts plans for cold treatment on RSA citrus imports
Spanish lobby group accuses Commission of betrayal after it withdraws key vote on new rules
BayWa invests in dried fruit and nut business
Group’s business unit Cefetra takes majority stake in Hamburg-based Heinrich Brüning
Ilip offers the packaging perspective
Business development and marketing director Roberto Zanichelli tells Eurofruit that sustainability and the circular economy are central to the Italian company’s thinking
World Bee Day puts focus on protecting pollinators
Governments, farmers, consumers and agtech start-ups all have a role to play in reversing the loss of honeybee colonies
Battle lines drawn for shipping rate confrontation
South African citrus growers seek cooperation with other industries to get control of produce shipping and counter steep freight increases
Dutch companies come together for US apple project
Collaboration with Michigan State University explores the applications of precision agriculture for cultivating several apple varieties in the US
Greenyard signs real estate transaction
Move is made with a view to long-term refinancing and room for growth, company says