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First US citrus forecast of 2026/27 includes smaller orange crop
Size of Florida’s orange crop expected to be 23 per cent down in 2026/27, dragging overall production down, says new report
SanLucar teams up with Vegepörssi Oy for Finnish expansion
Companies join forces to bring SanLucar-branded products in Finnish supermarkets
EU-UK reset summit confirmed for November
Andy Burnham will meet EU leaders in Brussels on 20 November, with proposed sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) agreement among priorities
Colombia hit by mango shortage
Production down 30 per cent following weather-related disruption to flowering
Andalusian citrus production bounces back
After years of drought, volumes return to normal levels for 2026/27 season
Popits win Innovation Hub Award
Unica’s bite-sized cucumber scoops prize in the Fresh Produce category
Salvi Unacoa launches early-season green kiwifruit
Company previews commercial launch of Kandy, a new early-harvesting variety that ripens four to six weeks ahead of Hayward
La Touche Bio puts organic centre stage
France’s Interfel and Cniel team up to make organic products more “accessible, visible and appealing”
Fefpeb president calls for industry unity
Rob van Hoesel urges the wooden pallet and packaging industry to set aside personal ambitions, pool resources, and present a single, unified voice
South African government hands large volume of state land to black farmers
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the move will expand access to land, creating jobs and benefit food security
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Ondine flat nectarine brand reports on strong season
Brand partners say they delivered continuous summer availability across European markets, with strong repeat purchase intent among consumers
Vip Val Venosta targets Spain after sustainability accolade
Italian apple cooperative targets further growth in Spain after collecting prestigious sustainability prize from Bama Gruppen
Positive outlook for South African table grapes
With a good table grape crop predicted in South Africa and Namibia, there are also hopes for positive marketing conditions
Zespri considers Chinese G3 production to counter illegal competition
CEO Jason Te Brake tells NZ Herald company acknowledges mounting local pressure and is weighing up potential options
Analysis: Valencia spikes, avocado oversupply, and the trap of reactionary loading
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Talsa eyes lucrative March-April table grape window
Arturo Hoffmann, CCO of the Talsa Group, shares his vision for the company’s new venture, Talsa Grape Farms
Native Albanian cherries target premium European markets
Producers of the Godolesh variety believe its distinctive identity could find favour amongst discerning European consumers
PSG opens berry genetics to wider European grower market
Steve Nelson, owner and CEO at Plant Sciences Genetics, speaks to Fruitnet about the company’s new open-market portfolio in Europe
Source.ag acquires UK AI startup Optimal
Dutch AI firm Source.ag has purchased Optimal, “closing the loop” on autonomous greenhouse control
Catalytic Generators builds European momentum
Company continues to strengthen European presence in markets like Germany, the Netherlands and Italy