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South African exporters maintain commitments despite storm damage
While recent hailstorms have hit apple and pear harvests in the Ceres and Langkloof regions, industry sources indicate exporters will still meet their overseas commitments
Space food brand seeks retail listing
Dried fruit and veg brand designed for astronauts is looking to expand into retail and capitalise on appeal to sports people and space enthusiasts
Family Tree Farms promotes commercial directors amid global market investments
Carla San Martin and Chris Taylor have seen their roles widen as the blueberry and stonefruit producer strengthens its international footprint
South African fruit exports face weather and port crisis
Hail and heavy rain damage, combined with persistent container terminal delays at Cape Town port, are creating serious supply disruptions
Citrus prices surge as weather hits supply
Losses in Spain and Morocco set to fuel demand for early season Southern Hemisphere arrivals
Fresh Del Monte reports higher sales but lower net income in 2025
The international fresh produce company posted net sales of US$4.32bn in 2025, driven by higher selling prices and favourable exchange rates
Last chance to register for 2026 Spain Food Nation Summit
Organic produce and opportunities to boost exports from Spain to the UK will be focus of free event in London
Tomato sector on the hunt for ‘standout’ baby plum variety
There is currently a lack of options in the premium tier with resistance to ToBRFV, according to BASF’s customer marketing specialist
British apples have ‘negligible water footprint’
New research finds British apples have a low water footprint compared with European or southern hemisphere origins, while greenhouse gas emissions are comarable across the UK, Europe and Chile
South Africa’s cherry industry is showing 'remarkable growth'
Hortgro has highlighted the cherry sector’s expansion, driven by innovation in low-chill cultivars, strategic investment, and developing market opportunities
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Hurricane-force winds wreak havoc in Valencia
Extensive damage reported to citrus and avocados, along with agricultural infrastructure
Daily Dose supports digestion with new apple cider vinegar shot
Exclusive launch at Whole Foods Market is accompanied by three new smoothies, featuring berries, mango and greens
New Zealand fruit regions brace for weekend storms
Growers in country’s North Island face more heavy rainfall, raising concerns three years after Cyclone Gabrielle devastated 4,000ha of orchards
Fragile food systems are “underestimated risk" to global stability
IFAD president Alvaro Lario has told world leaders that access to productive land and reliable freshwater must receive the same attention as rare minerals
Fresh4U launches ready-to-eat corn as first move into prepped
Western International-based wholesaler is supplying prepped corn on the cob from India into the UK as it eyes expansion into retail supply
Asda fined half a million for food safety offences
Trading standards seized nine chilled products found to be a total of 91 days past their use-by date at an Asda superstore
Moroccan avocado exports double in 2025
North African country overtook Kenya to become Africa’s leading supplier of Hass avocados to Europe
Rijk Zwaan UK welcomes new MD
Promotion of Kelly Northcroft to managing director comes alongside appointment of Dave Booth as client manager (open field crops)
Rijk Zwaan unveils veggie vending machine
Seed breeder wants to encourage ‘more moments and new eating habits’ to help stimulate fruit and veg consumption
Alegra Group achieves impressive growth as premium strategy pays off
Italian supplier reports big rise in sales, with double-digit growth across key categories including kiwifruit, stonefruit, and pears