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FeaturesEgypt shows promise as regional hub
Egypt’s strategic location has seen the country become an important link for fresh produce between the Mediterranean and the crisis-hit Gulf
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FeaturesFinding the right technology in the berry business
Expert speakers at Fruitnet Berry Congress, which took place in London on 19 March, highlighted the potential of various technological solutions to address issues surrounding labour, energy, quality and waste in the berry category
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FeaturesLicensed apples are ‘priority’ as Vip enjoys club classics
As Cosmic Crisp becomes Europe’s first year-round apple, South Tyrolean association says club varieties are at centre of its commercial plan
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FeaturesSouth Africa grapples with Middle East impact
Shipping surcharges soar as exporters struggle to redirect fruit with specifications tailored specifically for Middle Eastern consumers
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FeaturesFrench stonefruit suppliers face steep challenges
Apricot growers in France are struggling to make a profit, according to Serge Mouneyrac of Mouneyrac Frères, while cherry production requires substantial investments to protect the crop
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Features‘Resilience is about more than just multiple origins’
Wealmoor CEO Avnish Malde tells Fred Searle about the grower-importer’s rich history, his journey into fresh produce, and why supply resilience is in the firm’s DNA
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FeaturesDesigning the future of strawberries
Dyson Farming’s Steve Barker shows Nina Pullman round the company’s cutting-edge glasshouse complete with robotic pickers and a vertical, rotating growing system
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FeaturesCalls mount for cut in Chilean cherry acreage
Some stakeholders suggest up to 30,000ha should be eradicated to tackle oversupply and falling prices
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FeaturesExotic sales may benefit from focus on fun
Top-down health messaging is less of a priority for European marketers of exotics, with the focus being on innovation and helping consumers discover the tastes and uses of lesser known fruits
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Features‘Customer focus key to growing avocado category’
Fred Searle speaks to Wim Destoop, global chief customer officer of Westfalia Fruit, about the avo supplier’s customer-led marketing strategy, the potential of the Gem variety, and the growing importance of supply diversification
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FeaturesClaus Larner champions DP World Atlas service
Claus Larner, vice-president of DP World Atlas, discusses the new dedicated shipping solution between Morocco, the UK, and Europe
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FeaturesFruitnet Berry Congress still the best place to track innovation in berries
Conference and networking event brings business leaders together to discuss better products, stronger supply chains, and new market trends
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FeaturesFemale berry leaders share tips for success in ‘male-dominated’ industry
Senior female figures from Haygrove, Angus Soft Fruits and Driscoll’s are joining the International Women’s Day 2026 campaign to raise up other women
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FeaturesEgyptian berry exporter is ready for growth
Fresh All Green chairman says its attention to detail has helped position the exporter as a dependable fruit supplier
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FeaturesInside Jepco’s sustainable shift to indoor leafy salad production
Salad producer is blending decades of growing expertise with cutting-edge indoor systems to drive resilient, high-quality production all year round
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FeaturesAmmeraal Beltech showcases conveyor innovations
Dutch firm was at Fruit Logistica to present range of products designed to meet the unique demands of fruit and vegetable processing
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FeaturesStemilt Growers reports major gains through EFI certification programme
The US fresh produce grower has documented improvements across safety, productivity and workforce stability
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FeaturesEosta talks Raingrown initiative and Organic Fruit Heroes brand
Organic specialist is driving transparency with its Raingrown initiative, while targeting young consumers through its Fruit Heroes brand
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FeaturesDutch companies aim to grow ‘fossil-free’ strawberries
The Greenery and Botany are working on a new production model which they say could cut costs and carbon emissions without compromising quality
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FeaturesSouth African blueberry season shows strong growth and quality
South Africa’s blueberry quality is high and volumes have increased this year, Berries ZA chief executive Brent Walsh told Fruitnet at Fruit Logistica