All Fruit articles – Page 248
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NewsChilean cherry forecast revised downward
Second estimate from Chilean Cherry Committee shows 14.6 per cent decrease on original forecast
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NewsMaersk clarifies position as Cape Town port problems persist
Early grape exporters consider alternative shipping options to Cape Town’s container terminal as Maersk clarifies its position on using the South African port
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NewsT&G expands Envy growing footprint to meet China demand
First commercially produced Chinese Envy apples to be sold in China
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NewsSnack-sized Ondine builds momentum
WA Farm Direct and N&A Group hope flat peach and flat nectarine varieties will add a fresh, attractive stonefruit option for Australian consumers.
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NewsEuropean Parliament adopts plan to cut packaging waste
MEPs vote to adopt revised regulations that target single-use plastics and call for more reuse and recycling
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NewsReport reveals fall in climate finance for small-scale farmers
The UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development has warned that global food security is being jeopardised by a failure to act now
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NewsMarlene apples fly flag on women’s run across Spain
Spain’s Carrera de la Mujer race puts a focus on healthy lifestyles among women, offering Italy’s Vog an ideal occasion to promote the Marlene brand
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NewsBoE Governor addresses NFU Plumb lecture
Bank of England Governor highlights link between high energy costs and escalating global food prices at NFU memorial lecture
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NewsKitoZyme hails organic approval for KitoGreen
KitoGreen has been approved for use in organic agriculture by the European Commission, which the Belgian company calls a “significant advancement” for the sector
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NewsZespri forecasts record season
The industry’s focus on improving fruit quality and a strong performance in market leads to record forecast for kiwifruit growers
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NewsAllan Wilkinson named CFDL chair
Wilkinson, who is head of agrifoods at HSBC UK and has long been involved in the event’s organisation, succeeds long-standing chair John Giles
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NewsCommittee calls for more info on EU gene-editing proposals
Under EU proposals, plants that contain genetic material that could occur naturally or via traditional breeding will be subject to simpler and less onerous regulations
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News£1.2m new funding for hort sector
Sustainable innovation and new tech projects can apply for share of £1.2m funding from Growing Kent & Medway
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NewsItalian packaging firms call for PPWR revision
The European Union’s ambitious plans to reduce packaging waste have been met with strong opposition among Italy’s plastic container suppliers
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NewsRegional supply key to German apple market growth
As a new season brings better prices and more stable supply, members of the Landgard cooperative report strong demand for homegrown fruit
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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