All Fruit articles – Page 17
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ArticleMarquis Macadamias Group restructures
Global Macadamias and Marquis Macadamias part ways as part of company restructuring
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NewsEgypt’s new DNA lab set to be ready for new grape season
Following multiple efforts to prevent infringement of plant breeders’ rights in Egypt, the country is now introducing grape DNA fingerprinting in time for the new campaign
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CommentFresh produce brands succeed when they nurture shoppers’ trust
Katy Pook, brand and marketing manager at Golden Kings Potatoes, explains how fruit and vegetable brands can build long-term emotional connections with their consumers
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ArticleZespri uses pillbox packaging for daily fruit push
A Zespri survey in Singapore found the significant role forgetfulness plays in limiting fruit consumption, inspiring the adoption of the daily dose packs common in the pharmaceutical industry
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ArticleOishii bucks vertical farming’s downward trend with US$134m fund boost
Company says investment will enable it to expand its strawberry and tomato production capacity and invest in new technology like robots
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ArticleVanguard puts water conservation label on Latin American grapes
Water For All, a project run by Continental Fresh, offers customers chance to demonstrate corporate responsibility when it comes to preserving natural resources
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ArticleSustainability takes centre stage at Global Avocado Summit
Chile will host the Global Avocado Summit in November, as experts analyse the state of the industry, including the sustainability challenge and Chile’s rise to become one of the largest global consumers
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ArticleSouth African port operator appoints new CEO
Michelle Phillips has been handed the top job at Transnet, the struggling logistics operator responsible for a string of delays and disruption in the country’s ports
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ArticleINI Farms celebrates first shipment of Indian pomegranates to US
Consignment of 4,200 boxes (12.6 tonnes) of ‘Kimaye’ pomegranates is set to travel 20,000km in 37 days to arrive in the US
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ArticleIndustry alliance criticises EC position on packaging
Alliance for Sustainable Packaging for Foods questions validity of Commission’s research, and argues it will lead to more food waste and lower food safety
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NewsImpact of weather and economic challenges evident in T&G results
T&G has reported a loss before tax of NZ$64.2m (US$39.1m) in a year marked by weather challenges and tightening budgets, but confidence in the group’s strategy remains strong
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ArticleHortgro reacts to improvements in the Port of Cape Town’s Container Terminal
Signs of better management at container terminal in Cape Town but still a long road ahead, says industry body Hortgro
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ArticlePear Bureau Northwest CEO to step down
Kevin Moffitt leaves his position at Pear Bureau Northwest after 35 years
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AnalysisFruit Logistica: A brand new concept for Europe’s exotic buyers
Evy Van Gastel took to the Logistics Hub stage to talk about Fruit Service Collective’s one-stop shop for ripening, packing, customs clearance, quality control and forwarding
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ArticleVip rolls out paper packs for apples as sales soar
Italy’s leading organic apple marketer says it has seen strong demand for its fruit in recent months across Europe
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ArticleDespar Italia blood orange sales aid cancer research
For the fourth consecutive year, the Italian retail operator has donated proceeds from its citrus sales in support of AIRC’s continued efforts to tackle the disease
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NewsFrench apples go on promotional roadshow in Thailand
French association Interfel has been promoting the country’s apples across Asia this season, including a campaign in major cities in Thailand, a key market for French exporters
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ArticleVixeran fixes sustainable nitrogen challenge
Bacteria in Syngenta’s biological, Vixeran, converts atmospheric nitrogen into a useable form for crops, the firm says
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ArticleCould fresh produce soon be flown around the world by drone?
As Qatar Airways Cargo’s Miguel Rodriguez underlines the importance of fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers to its business, a more technologically advanced future appears on the company’s radar
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NewsEarly end to South African stonefruit season
A tough season will finish early with logistics making marketing very difficult