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News updates for the European fresh produce business.
VentureFruit strengthens North American footprint with strategic berry partnership
California Giant Berry Farms to license selection of premium VentureFruit berry varieties
DP World and APM Terminals form partnership at Jeddah
The two global port operators have formed a strategic partnership at the Southern Container Terminal in Jeddah Islamic Port
Dulcis kiwifruit now on sale in Dubai
The 100 per cent premium green Italian kiwifruit continues its international growth
Family Tree Farms promotes commercial directors amid global market investments
Carla San Martin and Chris Taylor have seen their roles widen as the blueberry and stonefruit producer strengthens its international footprint
US blueberry sector receives funding for export expansion
The US Highbush Blueberry Council has been awarded US$513,948 from the USDA’s Market Access Program to drive export growth in priority markets
Tropicals importer targets growth through acquisitions
Omer-Decugis & Cie confirms expansion plan and highlights growth potential from vertical integration and premium product development
Conversations
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
Fruitbox 115 · Daniel Sauvaitre & Philippe Binard, World Apple & Pear Association
Recorded live at Prognosfruit 2025, the latest episode of Fruitbox brings you instant reaction to this year’s European apple and pear production forecasts
Tropicals importer targets growth through acquisitions
Omer-Decugis & Cie confirms expansion plan and highlights growth potential from vertical integration and premium product development
Scales Corporation lifts full-year earnings guidance
Owner of NZ exporters Mr Apple and Fern Ridge Produce has also announced a major change to its board of directors
South African fruit exports face weather and port crisis
Hail and heavy rain damage, combined with persistent container terminal delays at Cape Town port, are creating serious supply disruptions
GPG licenses two new strawberry nurseries in Argentina
Global Plant Genetics has licensed two new nurseries in Argentina, Kleppe SA and Vivero Altus, to propagate UC strawberry varieties
Citrus prices surge as weather hits supply
Losses in Spain and Morocco set to fuel demand for early season Southern Hemisphere arrivals
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Intercitrus to activate €5mn annual plan
Spain’s orange and mandarin interprofessional will use funds to carry out promotion, R&D and plant health protection
Resistance the central theme of Enza Zaden Discovery Field Days
Company showcased its latest resistant leafy varieties, with solutions addressing Bremia, Fusarium and Nasonovia ribisnigri Nr:1 biotype
Australian macadamias source market insights in Europe, US and Asia
Data from online and offline retailers to help the industry effectively supply key export markets
Fratelli Orsero launches carnival-themed exotic fruit pack
Italian brand marks Mardi Gras celebrations with limited-edition line, featuring mask kit made from repurposed cardboard fruit trays
Fresh Del Monte reports higher sales but lower net income in 2025
The international fresh produce company posted net sales of US$4.32bn in 2025, driven by higher selling prices and favourable exchange rates
MSU AgBioResearch launches Growing Healthy Together Initiative
Initiative targets a variety of health challenges, from soil health and water quality to nutrition, chronic disease and food access
Brazilian apples bounce back after rain-affected export campaign
Production could reach 1.15mn tonnes in 2025/26, with improved fruit health and export recovery on the cards
Dole’s Colada Royale pineapple scoops BrandSpark award in US
The naturally bred pineapple is the only fresh produce item to be honoured in the BrandSpark and Newsweek Awards
First South African Sugar Plums arrive in China
The shipment of nectarines and plums comes in the wake of the signing of the phytosanitary protocol at the end of 2025
Garcés Fruit publishes 4th Sustainability Report
Company’s 60th anniversary year marked by a strengthened focus on ESG