All Fruit articles – Page 231
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CommentComment: Opportunities abound, but innovation is key
Already a massive consumer market for global suppliers, China is becoming even more competitive as a producer and exporter – and it’s beginning to shake up the Asia trade
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NewsTop buyers and suppliers head to Asia Fruit Logistica
Visitors to Asia Fruit Logistica will meet with top buyers and suppliers, get the best market insights and discover cutting-edge products and solutions
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NewsWorld Avocado Organisation launches consumer campaign in India
WAO will continue to promote avocados’ nutritional and health benefits following successful campaign in 2023
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NewsHort Innovation investment boosts tree crop breeding
New A$41m programme will focus on developing smaller, high-density orchards that will help growers improve their productivity at reduced costs
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NewsSmeta 7.0 'sounds death knell' for UK berry sector
UK berry growers warn of dire consequences to industry if producers must pay seasonal worker fees
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NewsF&S Fresh Foods acquires Calavo Growers’ fresh-cut business
Deal extends F&S’s geographical reach across the whole of North America
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NewsUCT debuts blueberry harvesting tool
Device shows 7 per cent increase in productivity and 87 per cent reduction in fruit losses in manual harvesting
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NewsWorldwide Fruit sets out climate action targets in sustainability report
Fruit supplier aims to reduce carbon emissions with a range of initiatives from water to packaging
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NewsSpanish sector takes stock after decade of Russian embargo
Fepex reflects on the impact of the Russian embargo on Spanish fruit and vegetable exports
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NewsVarroa mite detected in Victoria
Outbreak of varroa mite parasite confirmed in Victoria for the first time
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NewsAngus Soft Fruits officially launches new AVA raspberries
AVA Monet and AVA Dali developed to improve economic viability of raspberry growing following downturn in production related to high costs
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NewsKenyan avocados braced for competition in East Asia
Rising demand for Kenyan avocados in Europe has lifted the fruit sector above coffee in terms of export revenue, but competition remains strong in Asia
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NewsDecisions to be made on future grape plantings
Global field days to view vineyards and new cultivars are important for South Africa’s table grape growers
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NewsPrices rise in Israel due to Turkish ban
Turkey’s decision to halt trade with Israel over its war in Gaza leads to increase in fruit and vegetable prices for Israeli consumers
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NewsLidl extends worker salary tool to UK banana supply chains
Retailer plans to use living wage calculator developed with IDH to ensure it pays its share of ‘living wage’ for plantation workers
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NewsCherry grower Marshall Farms expands supply deal with Asda
Producer begins supplying fruit for own-label as well as Scotty Brand packs in extension of existing partnership
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NewsPlant & Food welcomes changes to New Zealand gene technology regulations
New Zealand government to relax biotechnology regulatory system allowing the use of tools such as Crispr for plant breeding
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NewsVanguard invests in large-scale Peruvian blueberry plantings
The group plans to plant between 150 and 200ha of blueberries on newly acquired land in the Ica region
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NewsAustralian Citrus Congress heads to the Riverina in 2025
Three-day event programme will focus on identifying and implementing efficiency gains across the supply chain
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NewsNew tech helps importer avoid the avocado hard sell
Well-timed investment in technology and a carefully planned procurement programme have combined to give UK importer Worldwide Fruit a considerable advantage