Maura Maxwell
Maura Maxwell is Latin America editor for the Market Intelligence group, publisher of Eurofruit, Asiafruit, Americafruit, Fresh Produce Journal and Produce Plus.
Covering developments across the Latin American continent as well as in Spain, Maura rejoined Market Intelligence in 2013 following a number of years as a freelance contributor.
Maura is a former editor of Eurofruit and Americafruit.
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Strong showing for Colombian avocados
Despite the smaller size profile of this year’s crop, the European campaign is going smoothly so far
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Early start for Portuguese apricots
Tomás Ferreira of Granfer, the country’s biggest stonefruit producer, looks at the outlook for the new campaign
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Colombian avocado shipments to US keep on growing
With the traviesa season peak underway, the US market can expect arrivals of more than 50 containers a week
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GPG brings new blackberry genetics to the market
Global Plant Genetics (GPG) has signed a licensing agreement with Polish Rubus breeding programme, Niwa, for two new primocane blackberry varieties. The deal means GPG will represent the Maryna and Juhas cultivars in a range of international territories.
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Balanced fruit load and good quality augur well for new Picota campaign
Increased fruit availability and new grading capacity set sector up for strong season
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Ecuador adopts new traceability system for ag exports
Move aims to increase consumer confidence and satisfaction in the country’s export offer
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Disease and climate change slash Brazil’s orange output
Brazilian orange farmers are braced for their smallest crop in 36 years in 2024/25, as they grapple with the impact of climate change and citrus greening.
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Fepex creates Brassica Sector Committee
Juan Marín elected as first president of the committee
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Fairmiles roundtable reveals “devastating” impact of airfreight ban
Blanket ban on airfreighted fresh produce will do nothing to help Net Zero and put millions of livelihoods at risk, meeting hears
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Suterra sees growing demand for mating disruption solutions
Biocontrol solutions use naturally occurring compounds and leave zero residue
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Fairtrade launches global campaign to make farmers’ voices heard
New campaign unveiled on World Fair Trade Day on 11 May
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Sensei opens second autonomous supermarket in Italy
Located in Verona, the TuDay Prendi & Vai store is operated by DAO, which manages the Conad brand
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CBS now prevalent in Tunisia, new study claims
CGC says this disproves South African assertions that the disease is unable to adapt to Mediterranean climate
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Colombian banana exports to bounce back
After last year’s drop in shipments, the country plans to increase banana exports in 2024
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Ailimpo joins forces with Aprifel and Fruit Union for new marketing campaign
‘Good Move From Europe’ encourages Millennials and Generation Z to eat more healthily and be more active
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New blueberry variety shows promising results for Camposol
La Chola characterised by high yield, firmness, large berry size and high brix
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Fairtrade Premium reaches record high
€222.8m paid out to producer organisations in 2022, 10 per cent more than in 2021
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Future-proofing Chilean citrus
Monserrat Valenzuela of the Chilean Citrus Committee, analyses the challenges and opportunities facing the sector
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Salix Fruits anticipates stronger summer citrus campaign
Southern Hemisphere volumes bounce back after El Niño, but company warns of crowded European market
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GSL launches “cost-effective” home compostable produce label
Manufacturer claims naturetag has the best eco credentials on the market at a fraction of the cost