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Soren Bjorn confirms departure from Driscoll’s after 20 years
Former CEO, who stepped down earlier this year, reflects on two decades of global expansion and announces launch of new venture
Truckers' strike forces diversion of first Cherry Express to Valaparaíso
Cherry industry on high alert as walkout threatens to derail the start of the new export season
EU apple imports set to rise as crop falls 13.5 per cent
FAS forecasts second-smallest EU apple crop in a decade, while pear and table grape production are expected to increase
Egypt's grape export business continues to expand
Improved logistics, new varieties and market access are supporting further export growth, according to new report
South African fruit exports set to rise despite challenges
USDA forecasts higher apple, pear and grape shipments as Asian market opportunities continue to open
Canada looks beyond US as fruit trade patterns shift
USDA forecasts higher Canadian apple and table grape imports, while smaller US pear crop opens opportunities for alternative suppliers
Mexican grape exports forecast to fall 10 per cent
Earlier harvest and overlap with California season expected to reduce shipments, while apple production rises
Fresh produce under pressure: Fruit Logistica Trend Report plots ways out of crisis
New report explains how fruit and veg sector must overcome new, overlapping crises linked to geopolitics, economics, and climate change
Planasa debuts latest raspberry variety at IRO conference
Breeder said Pink Anita has been developed specifically for cultivation conditions in Mexico
Rijk Zwaan enjoys stable growth in 2025/26
Breeding specialist said growth occurred across virtually all of its active regions and crops
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Truckers’ strike threatens start of Chilean cherry campaign
With the first Cherry Express scheduled to set sail on Monday, trucks are blocking the container terminals Port of San Antonio
Combining characteristics is key to tomato prosperity
Varieties that bring together plant performance, resistance and eating quality, along with greater value creation, will help drive growth
De Ruiter introduces Solstic Roma tomato variety
Company says the new variety combines multi-gene intermediate resistance to ToBRFV with flexible production and harvesting options for growers
Sati reacts to loss of South Africa’s AGOA status
Table grape organisation says it is focused on protecting the country’s table grape access to the US market
Catalytic Generators ready to launch SmartRipe
New wireless technology gives fruit ripeners real-time visibility of generator status, Ethy-Gen II levels and ethylene production
ZZ2 targets China with exclusive early-season cherry window
Group is betting on a six-week marketing window in September and October to establish South Africa as a go-to source of fresh cherries
Can Spain turn the tide on citrus decline?
After losing its export crown to South Africa last year, will Spain’s citrus industry rally following the reactivation of Intercitrus?
Ifco strengthens commitment to Murcia’s fruit and vegetable sector
Company to build new service centre in Alcantarilla to meet growing demand for reusable packaging
Analysis: Royal Gala compression and Egyptian lemons capitalise on SA tail-end
Fruitnet Insights’ weekly fresh fruit and vegetable update from the GCC markets, brought to you in partnership with Global Star Group
South African exporters to lose AGOA benefits in January
The country’s participation in the US AGOA will finally expire at beginning of January 2027