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Chiquita faces labour exploitation claims at Guatemalan banana farms
Report by Swiss advocacy group alleges worker mistreatment and sub-standard conditions on Rainforest Alliance-certified plantations
Interko accelerates ripening digitalisation
Company aims for further differentiation with roll out of data-driven control and predictive technology
Freskon returns for tenth edition of show
This week, Freskon welcomes 230 exhibitors to the Greek city of Thessaloniki for the tenth edition of the fruit and vegetables exhibition
Cool Carriers Chile posts strong season despite US downturn
Operator says it achieved record market share and moved 260,000 pallets of cherries, blueberries, grapes and stonefruit in 2025/26
Hold me, thrill me, share me, snack me… RedPop wins Supergirl tie-in
Giga also returns with series of Superman-related promotional activities timed for release of blockbuster summer movie
Biobest’s new Aphidoletes-System packaging advances aphid control
Biological control specialist Biobest has launched new packaging that supports faster population build-up of Aphidoletes aphidimyza
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
Biobest’s new Aphidoletes-System packaging advances aphid control
Biological control specialist Biobest has launched new packaging that supports faster population build-up of Aphidoletes aphidimyza
Chiquita opens Miss Chiquita House at Milan Design Week
Fruit brand returns to annual event and showcases iconic character through immersive experience designed by artist Jiaqi Wang
IFPA unveils second cohort for Packaging Innovation Program
Programme aims to develop technologies that extend shelf-life, reduce food waste, and meet evolving international regulations
BASF Nunhems to build €40mn next-generation seed processing facility
Nunhem-based facility expected to be completed by the end of 2028
Key challenges of the global banana industry set agenda for International Banana Congress
More than 1,200 people expected to attend the event, which is being held at the Yucatán International Convention Centre
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New global campaign for California grapes as season starts early
Superhero-themed Lunchbox League campaign targets trade and consumers across US and 22 export markets to help drive demand
New Argentine blueberry varieties show promising results
Four varieties developed by University of Buenos Aires and Early Crop generating interest in major producing countries
Colombian physalis exports bounce back
After last year’s dip, shipments have got off to a strong start in 2026
Agroponiente maintains growth momentum despite production challenges
Higher prices and improved internal product management and operational efficiency lift results in difficult 2025/26 season
Gold rush helps boost New Zealand’s fruit export sales
March increase driven by earlier harvesting of larger kiwifruit crop and continued growth in apple exports, says Stats NZ
Mexican avocado industry formalises zero deforestation export agreement
Voluntary self-regulation system is designed to verify compliance with environmental law and strengthen supply chain transparency
DP World launches port-based carbon insets at Southampton
New scheme allows customers to count emissions savings from DP World Southampton towards their own supply chain targets
Valparaíso deputy leader floats idea of port royalty scheme
The initiative proposes that shippers pay a fee of US$1 for every tonne of cargo passing through the port
California Table Grape Commission welcomes funding boost
The Commission has been awarded US$2.2mn through the America First Trade Promotion Program to expand global promotions
Price uncertainty mars start of Brazilian orange harvest
Worse-than-expected results last season cast shadow over new campaign