All Fruit articles – Page 168
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NewsZespri increases household penetration surpassing 100mn households for the first time
Milestone reflects the kiwifruit marketer’s focus on brand-led marketing
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NewsSteve Reed slated on inheritance tax at NFU Conference
Under-fire Defra secretary announces measures to boost farmers’ profitability but refuses to budge on inheritance tax and caveats seasonal worker extension with intention to reduce visa numbers in future
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FeaturesFruit Logistica: Tropical transformation – robust logistics networks for avocados, mangoes and more
The Port of Barcelona’s Carles Mayol looked at the development of logistics and transport networks supporting the surge in demand for tropical fruit
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NewsCôte d’Ivoire’s ADF Agro focuses on premium mango market in Europe
Challenges remain in terms of accessing raw materials and adapting to the changing climate, but Côte d’Ivoire’s mango exporters see opportunities in Europe’s premium market
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NewsLEAF conference calls for climate action
LEAF calls for increased industry collaboration and financial support to accelerate the transition to climate-smart agriculture
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NewsNFU calls for government to reset relationship with British farming
Farming union president Tom Bradshaw uses NFU conference speech to appeal to Westminster for relationship rethink
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CommentFrench retailers “undermining banana workers’ incomes”
Banana Link issues call for French supermarkets to accept shared responsibility
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NewsWelsh government to discuss family farm tax
NFU Cymru welcomes Plaid Cymru Inheritance Tax debate at the Senedd
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NewsQueen Victoria Market fruit and vegetable traders strike
Traders strike for the first time in market’s history as part of dispute with Market operators
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NewsYamaha launches agriculture arm with the acquisition of Robotics Plus and The Yield
Acquisition follows years of strategic investment into the businesses by Yamaha
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NewsDel Monte's yearly results reveal net income growth
Company reports on higher net income despite a dip in sales during 2024, with pineapples, avocados and fresh-cut fruit the star performers
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NewsProexport tests new transport system to cut food waste
Initiative forms part of Europe-wide Sisters project
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NewsGood year for Argentine cherries
Sector reports strong sales and good prices on the international and domestic market, but Chilean threat looms
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NewsDR watermelon exports grow, melons contract
Exporters turn to Puerto Rico and US and demand from France tails off
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NewsEating grapes could boost muscle health, study finds
US study shows regular consumption could help improve muscle health, US study finds
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NewsMichael Simonetta to retire from Perfection Fresh
Rod Quin appointed as successor and will assume the chief executive role on 1 July 2025
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NewsSeeka begins kiwifruit harvest with RubyRed
Strong crop on the cards for red kiwifruit variety grown in New Zealand
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NewsNew mapping technology supports Australian biosecurity responses
Initiative allows first responders and authorities to utilise grower location data to quickly plan protection zones in the event of a pest or disease incursion
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NewsAldi adds avocados to ethical sourcing model
Avocados are the next step in the retailer’s journey towards responsible fresh produce sourcing
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AnalysisFruit Logistica: New fruits and vegetables by design – part 1
The first of a two-part session on the Fresh Produce Forum stage discussed new breeding techniques and technology