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Turkish cherry exporters enjoy strong campaign
Cherry suppliers in Turkey have seen their fortunes improve in the last couple of seasons, despite a drop in profitability in Asia, which has refocused attention on the European market
Argentina pushes for greater citrus access to US
Milei government intensifies negotiations with the US on the export of oranges, mandarins and grapefruit
Argentine apple and pear exports up slightly in 2024
Shipments of pears grew 6 per cent in the first nine months of the year, while apple exports rose by 1 per cent
Varietal renewal drives upswing in Chilean grape exports
Shipments on course to grow for second consecutive year in 2024/25
Lebanese produce businesses hit by widening war
As Israel broadens its war in the region, Lebanon now faces wide-scale bombings and continuing threats of a major invasion, as fresh produce companies strive to continue trading
Piuran producers warn of water deficit
Low reservoir levels and “inadequate water management” threatens some 50,000ha of production
Eosta sees ginger potential for central Europe
Cultivation in Bosnia and Herzegovina can bring organic ginger closer to European market, where the popularity of the superfood continues to rise, says Dutch importer
Nova Siri Genetics extends production footprint
Success of NSG varieties in Spain, Italy and North African countries is driving demand in other parts of the world
Low-chill apples show promise in South Africa
As the first hot climate apple varieties are tested in South Africa, Culdevco says the low-chill varieties are doing well
Hail damages citrus and kaki production in Valencia
Picassent and Benifaió were the worst affected municipalities
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New plum variety developed in Argentina
Silvana Inta’s attractive appearance and “exceptional” taste make it ideal for the fresh market, developer says
Firmer prices rescue Peru’s avocado season
Higher prices compensate for drop in volumes and indications are that production will bounce back in 2025
Morocco to resume mandarin exports to Russia
Shipments are set to begin again by the end of this year
Roadmap agreed for living wages in Côte d’Ivoire
Following a three-year programme backed by retailers including Lidl and Tesco, a roadmap for negotiating living wages throughout the banana supply chain in Côte d’Ivoire has been approved
Tozer runs celery tastings at Fruit Attraction 2024
Seed company looking to popularise consumption of fresh celery in Spain
Colombian banana sector reiterates calls for fair price
Augura’s Emerson Aguirre warns that more producers will leave the sector unless Europe’s retailers meet their obligations
Cinemas to spotlight vital role of small-scale farmers
World Food Day takes place on 16 October, and IFAD has teamed up with the Global Cinema Advertising Association to highlight the importance of small-scale farmers in feeding the world
First Chilean cherries of the season arrive in China
The 2024/25 season gets underway as 80 cartons of Chilean cherries arrive in Shanghai
DP World unveils £1bn expansion of London Gateway
The logistics company says the container port expansion will significantly boost UK trade
Limonar de Santomera sees big jump in citrus sales
Production grew 55 per cent to 63,000 tonnes in 2023/24