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News updates for the European fresh produce business.
China access opens new channel for Zimbabwe’s blueberries
First shipment marks historic step for one of Africa’s most promising, and fastest developing berry industries, but new challenges await
FPC urges government to rethink UK-EU reset
Consortium backs closer UK-EU trade but warns that planned border changes could add £300mn to annual import costs
Camposol reveals new blueberry brand for China
Launch coincides with the start of the company’s 2026/27 blueberry season in China
Florette jumps on social media salad trend with pop-up event
Florette to bring salad bowls inspired by #SaladTok trend to Londoners as social media continues to shape consumer choice
G-Berries launches debut raspberry variety with premium ambitions
Company’s Gil Program releases first raspberry after years of development, with plantings planned in southern Europe, Morocco, and Mexico
Driscoll’s China clarifies overseas lawsuit reports
Berry marketer reassures Chinese consumers after US lawsuit sparks food safety concerns and has ripple effects on local retail market
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Fruitbox 118 · Kurt Ratschiller & Benjamin Laimer, VIP Val Venosta
Chris talks with Kurt and Benjamin about how VIP Val Venosta is looking to breathe new life into the Golden Delicious offering
Fruitbox 117 · Hein Deprez, Greenyard
Greenyard’s founder discusses the company’s recent privatisation and explains why he sees an urgent need to redefine healthy eating
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
Driscoll’s China clarifies overseas lawsuit reports
Berry marketer reassures Chinese consumers after US lawsuit sparks food safety concerns and has ripple effects on local retail market
Spanish supplier rolls out Le Mons 24 Hours campaign in France
Documentary series created by Limonar de Santomera tells French consumers the story of its single-day lemon supply chain
Dutch growers expect fewer apples but more pears
As the Netherlands heads for a considerably smaller apple harvest in 2026, the country’s pear production is on course to grow
Huelva strawberry association appoints new president
Agromartín’s José Antonio Martín to lead strawberry association after Francisco José Gómez of Cuna de Platero steps down
Analysis: South African lemon prices drop as port flows improve
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Regina di Puglia grape meeting targets international audience
Organisers of showcase event in Puglia report record international demand ahead of three-day programme of visits and networking
Omer-Decugis ups stake in Ivorian mango business
French importer now owns 90 per cent of Sopromat, as it continues to make strategic investments aimed at doubling its sales
Can South Africa’s rail revolution get citrus exports back on track?
Citrus Growers’ Association says planned arrival of competing private rail operators could save billions of rand each year
France faces ‘catastrophic’ vegetable shortage after triple heatwave
Industry body Légumes de France issues warning after extreme weather destroys crops including onions, garlic, carrots and lettuce
China’s new-season pomelos enter global markets
Quality improves to enhance consumer experience and meet rising expectations
Chiquita steps up effort to eliminate ‘immoral’ fruit waste
Multinational expands partnership with Dutch company The Banana Factory to rescue more than two million bananas per year
Costa Rica brings its fresh produce to European consumers though Amazon
Amazon stream and in-store tasting events showcase Costa Rican bananas, pineapples, and cassava to millions of consumers across Europe
Augusto Renella departs Naturitalia after more than two decades
Italian fresh produce cooperative confirms it has parted ways with long-serving commercial leader
Gruppa Organic optimistic for growth despite frost and global challenges
Despite the difficulties, Damian Kozłowski says investment in sorting and storage is helping it pivot towards the fresh market and new opportunities
Vog fields summer squad as World Cup Final approaches
Inspired by the football tournament, the South Tyrol-based group reaffirms its commitment to category segmentation in apples