All Fruit articles – Page 231
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NewsChilean blues exports revised down
The country’s Blueberry Committee has reviewed its estimate for 2023/24, predicting a decline of 13 per cent compared with last season
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NewsNFU calls for political action on flooding
More than 1,750 producers have signed the NFU’s open letter urging political parties to take steps to protect farming businesses from flooding
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AnalysisItaly supports cable-car system for apples
The Italian government has backed Melinda’s unique plan to remove truck journeys between its Predaia packhouse and its mountain storage centre
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NewsIn search of new South African brands
South African retailer Woolworths says there has been an ”exceptional” consumer response to its Flavourburst nectarine brand
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NewsChilean scientists develop bioactive paper to extend fruit shelf-life
Developers say the technology, which uses bioactive paper infused with Monterey pine and algae, can cut losses by up to 65 per cent
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CommentNew EU rules jeopardise world’s best recycling system
Saverio Mayer, CEO Smurfit Kappa Europe, warns that a crucial vote on Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation could result in more waste, not less
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NewsOrganics event explores secrets of Danish success
EU-backed campaign Made in Nature brings experts together for discussion about the potential for new growth in organic fruit and veg demand
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CommentIs the removal of tariffs on dollar bananas a betrayal of West African producers?
Reefer Trends editor Richard Bright explores whether abandoning the import tariff on Latin American bananas would amount to a betrayal of producers in West Africa, as the Afruibana trade body contests
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NewsFPJ Potato Special out now
We explore the latest innovation and production hurdles in the potato sector as growers and new industry body GB Potatoes search for solutions
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NewsNorthern Hemisphere citrus production bounces back
World Citrus Organisation forecast shows 12.2 per cent rise in output to 28.976m tonnes for 2023/24
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NewsOrsero Group signs up to Women’s Empowerment Principles
Mediterranean fresh produce distributor launches GOEquality project to promote equal opportunities and inclusivity
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NewsChile kicks off 2023/24 grape campaign
Exporters still awaiting US publication of Systems Approach protocol
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NewsSofrupak offers topseal alternative
Witold Gaj, chief executive office at Sofrupak, says the company has developed an innovative new packaging concept that should pique the interest of supermarkets
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NewsMontague launches new nectarine brand
Nectara to highlight the flavour profiles of Montague’s nectarine range
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NewsAg-tech provider urges growers to act on compliance
AgPick Technology chief executive says growers can use readily available technology to ensure compliance
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NewsBritish Growers joins OFC organisers
Pauline Sutton, client manager at the BGA, is heading up the secretariat team responsible for the event’s administration, ticket sales and outreach programmes
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NewsIPL partners with Hark on energy monitoring
Asda sourcing arm undertakes project with IoT firm to track energy efficiency and asset performance at its production sites
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NewsMohamed Elsarky joins Unifrutti as Group CEO
Elsarky said he is thrilled to join the company at a time when the global fresh fruit market is expected to witness further expansion
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NewsGood outlook for Turkish easy peelers
Production shortfalls in other European countries this season augur well for Turkey this season