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News updates for the European fresh produce business.
Jenika seeks partners for Burundi avocados
Burundi avocados have a mission to reach international markets, with Tanzania and Kenya between the landlocked country and the Indian Ocean, but Jenika is looking for direct partners to ensure better returns for its growers
New Zealand Apples and Pears Conference provides future-focused programme
The three-day sold-out event will bring together 350 industry members from around the country
Extreme heat affects San Joaquin Valley table grape harvest
Volumes remain low following early finish to heat-affected Mexican table grape season.
Sub-tropical fruits from Israel face marginal impact from conflict
Production of exotic fruits like avocados, mangoes and lychees in Israel has largely been unaffected by the war in Gaza or wider conflict
SFT-La Trentina merger creates bigger apple supplier
Trento-based apple suppliers will combine to create ‘more robust’ supply chains, and cement an existing commercial relationship with Melinda
Robots at the ready as supplier targets growth in stonefruit and pears
Agrintesa’s new facility aims to capitalise on recent major investments in premium varieties like Ondine-branded flat nectarines
Conversations
Fruitbox 108 · Carlo Magni & Louise Beard, Forward Insight
Chris, Carlo and Louise consider the consumers of tomorrow, the choices they will make and how we can develop fresh produce that will appeal to them
Fruitbox 107 · David Kat, Neolithics
Chris and David discuss the application and rapid development of new technologies and their transformative impact on the supply chain
Fruitbox 106 · Desmond Jas, Olympic Fruit
Chris and Desmond discuss the development of new strategies that drive success in the fresh produce industry
Robots at the ready as supplier targets growth in stonefruit and pears
Agrintesa’s new facility aims to capitalise on recent major investments in premium varieties like Ondine-branded flat nectarines
More apples, fewer pears for Catalonia
Apple varieties up across the board, but pear volume will be well below last season’s
Pink Lady bucks downward trend in Europe
Pink Lady Europe hopes its positive performance for 2023/24 can be sustained, but warns of “contrasting dynamics” of pressure on prices and rising expectations on sustainability
Further falls for South African orange export crop
Shipments now at levels last seen in 2017 due to adverse climate and high juice prices
Sekoya unveils Livie Blueberry Dispenser
The dispenser is Sekoya’s latest move to develop the snacking category for its blueberry varieties
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Cosmic Crisp campaign takes to the skies
Branded hot-air ballons, competitions and sunset tastings on rooftops and terraces feature in new campaign
Look who’s talking at Fruitnet Citrus Congress 2024
Industry gathers in Europe’s citrus-producing heartland to discuss new market and consumption trends
Pals sends coalition plea for South African land reform
Issues passionate entreaty to government to form a coalition to further address this issue
Uvasdoce Fresh debuts Mojito Fresh table grape variety
It is the first in a new collection of grapes aimed at healthy snacking segment entitled the Fresh Mocktail Collection
Seald Sweet appoints Justin Ruta as deciduous commodity manager
Ruta will oversee the entire category, from sourcing and procurement to marketing and sales
Plenty and Mawarid partner to grow fresh produce in Middle East
First joint vertical farm underway in Abu Dhabi, slated to bring strawberries to market in 2026
Rockit selects Wyma as key equipment supplier
Wyma to lead upgrade of Rockit’s Te Ipu packing facility in New Zealand
Murcian melon supply assured, producers say
Melons and watermelons will be available throughout the summer and into the autumn
Cutting-edge tech catches the eye at Interpoma
The world’s only trade fair dedicated exclusively to the apple sector returns to South Tyrol in November 2024, with a sharp focus on new technology
Classic Harvest partners with Thx!
Thx!-branded citrus from Classic Harvest now on sale in Walmart