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The Greenery reports €4mn loss but launches growth strategy
Following year of adjustment and investment, Dutch group focuses on expanded production and new economies of scale
Kuehne+Nagel partners with Hapag-Lloyd on biofuel shipping initiative
Company will transport around 3,300 TEU of cargo using shipping line’s biofuel-powered services between Asia and Europe
Hall Hunter celebrates 60 years of British berry growing
Family-owned company is the UK’s biggest blueberry producer, accounting for almost half of national output
Early Italian stonefruit volumes hit by adverse weather
Growers in southern Italy face ‘challenging’ outlook at start of new campaign, with availability of early varieties down
Dole pleased with ’solid start’ to 2026
Group reports year-on-year revenue growth for the opening quarter, although net income is down on 2025
Planasa hosts first Meet & Greet in Watsonville, California
Event brought together more than 50 attendees including shippers, retailers, and growers from across the US, Mexico and Spain
California to destroy around 420,000 peach trees after collapse of Del Monte Foods
Closure on two canneries following company’s bankruptcy leave farmers without a buyer for their crop
Climate challenges and citrus greening cut Brazilian citrus output
Fundecitrus anticipates a 13 per cent drop in production for 2026/27
Turkish cherry volumes set to recover
This season, Turkish cherry volumes are expected to bounce back in a big way after last year’s frost-bitten campaign
Revenue and profitability down for Maersk in Q1
Shipping giant sees revenue fall to US$12.97bn and EBITDA drop to US$1.75bn in the opening quarter of 2026
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South African table grape industry shows resilience
Industry body Sati said the season demonstrated the country’s ability to adapt and remain competitive under pressure
Tres Ases opens state-of-the-art ripening facility
New smart fruit climate control centre in Cipolletti will boost regional production and support the company’s ongoing diversification efforts
Edeka refutes accusation over ‘unpaid’ invoices worth more than €1mn
Catman Fresh says it is considersing legal action against German retailer over alleged non-payment
Europe prepares for new US cold treatment requirements
Italy, Spain, Greece, France and Portugal have prepared inspectors for new US import rules, due to take effect in June
CPMA hosts largest ever Convention and Trade Show
Association’s annual event drew record crowd and highlighted country’s growing importance on global fresh produce stage
Pink Lady Alliance closes after 25 years of stewardship
The non-profit organisation brought together growers, marketers and licensees from major production regions worldwide
New capacity to accelerate Montosa’s expansion in France
Commercial director Thierry Athimon tells Fruitnet how the company’s newly expanded logistics operations in Perpignan will help it meet booming demand
Soaring local demand keeps Colombia’s blueberry export growth in check
Around 95 per cent of the blueberries produced are now consumed domestically
Mediterranean Charentais melon plantings set to fall
Acreage forecast to decline in Morocco and France following extreme winter rains
Frost slashes Polish fruit production
Early estimates suggest up to half of the new season apple crop may been lost