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Prospects high for Pink Lady this apple campaign
While total apple volumes from Europe are down this season, Pink Lady expects production to grow by 5 per cent, with quality set to maintain the brand’s high standards
Fepex welcomes EU ruling on Western Saharan produce
ECJ decision excludes fruit and vegetable production from the region from Morocco’s Association Agreement with the EU
Eosta switches to seafreight for Peruvian Ataulfo mangoes
The delicate Ataulfo mango, previously only transported by air from Peru, is now available by sea, according to Dutch organics distributor Eosta
Soluna apple shows promise in Asia, as production expands
The first batch of Soluna apples grown in Europe is expected to be exported to Asia this year, while Australian volumes are forecast to grow by 15 per cent, as momentum builds for the brand in the region
Frutas de Chile assesses impact of US port strike
Some 580 containers of fruit – mainly – are believed to be heading for the US East Coast
Belgian Conference pear primed for growth
With good quality expected this season, hopes are high for the Belgian Conference pear on Asian markets, with Thailand recently opening up, while airfreighted vegetables continue to find a place on the market
Oasis Date debuts as North America’s biggest date grower and processor
Company becomes the world’s first Regenerative Organic Certified date farm
US port strike will not affect South Africa’s conventional citrus shipments
Strike will impact late citrus containers, but the last conventional vessel of the season is expected to discharge without incident
Rijk Zwaan: room for sweet pepper growth in Asia
Vegetable seed company Rijk Zwaan hosted a sweet pepper seminar in Hong Kong at the start of September to discuss the “enormous” market potential in the region
UK beetroot to enter US market after NFU campaigning
Exports will be worth approximately £150,000 a year, according to Defra estimates
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Anecoop honoured for Polish division
Valencia Chamber of Commerce honours Anecoop on the 25th anniversary of the establishment of its Polish subsidiary
Peru resumes grape exports to Ecuador
Shipments were suspended in 2015/16, during which 7,130 tonnes were exported
Interko reports soaring demand for Optimo ripening solution
Smart entry-level ripening room offers part-loading flexibility and energy efficiency at an attractive price
Chilean Blueberry Committee showcases industry advances
New quality seal launched at first-ever Blueberry Day, held to mark start of the new campaign
Taste research to set new standard for apples, says FruitMasters
Dutch cooperative FruitMasters has launched a new taste guide with the aim of standardising the apple assortment on shelves
CVVP repaid €5m fine in Nadorcott case
Supreme Court orders reimbursement of fine imposed by Competition Commission in 2011
Positive results for Murcian pepper campaign
Favourable weather and R&D investments boost production and quality in 2024
The Hot Climate Partnership unveils new early-season apple Stellar
Stellar is the second variety from the partnership following the release of Tutti in 2023
New app takes legwork out of road freight ordering and tracking
Orus Logistics is the brainchild of exporter Juan José Barrionuevo
Demand growing for ethical products, says Equifruit
Despite significant cost pressures and high inflation, banana supplier Equifruit says demand is on the rise for ethically sourced, sustainable products