The Fresh Ideas Show: Summer sales, blueberries or bust, and magic magnets

2025-08-07T22:51:00+01:00By and

Hear from fresh produce business experts including Tesco, Oddbox, Elenovations and Alegra in the latest episode of Fruitnet’s video podcast

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Saga Robotics raises £8.4mn as Thorvald enters commercial breakout phase

2025-08-12T15:15:00+01:00By

Big moment for the robotics company as it transitions from initial market traction to large-scale commercial adoption

  • Saga Robotics raises £8.4mn as Thorvald enters commercial breakout phase

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Saga Robotics raises £8.4mn as Thorvald enters commercial breakout phase

Big moment for the robotics company as it transitions from initial market traction to large-scale commercial adoption

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Dole launches Consumer Compass 2026 research project

Landmark initiative is dedicated to leveraging best-in-class consumer insights to drive fresh fruit and vegetable consumption across Europe

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IAG Cargo reports growth in perishable volumes

Company said expansion of Madrid perishables centre is supporting exporters and opening up new global trade opportunities

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Bonnysa expands fresh-cut presence in domestic and international markets

Company’s product offering has been growing steadily

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Maf Roda harnesses AI and robotics to advance postharvest technology

Company’s latest innovations have a strong focus on AI, smart robotics, and operational efficiency

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China green lights imports of South African stonefruit

As US tariffs kick in, there is some better news for South African stonefruit industry in China

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Asia Fruit Logistica edition of Asiafruit out now

Bumper 30th anniversary issue includes exclusive industry panel breaking down Asia’s fresh produce market over the past three decades plus full preview of Asia Fruit Logistica and Asiafruit Knowledge Centre

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Asia Fruit Logistica Exhibitor Preview: Australasia

Growers, exporters and marketers from Australia and New Zealand return to Asia Fruit Logistica to highlight new product lines, company restructuring and evolving marketing strategies

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Blue Skies marketing director steps down

Mark Crawford has overseen strong growth at the tropical fruit supplier, and leaves the business for new role

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Botanicoir responds to demand with major drying investment

Upgrade more than doubles the company’s daily drying capacity

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UK drought declared to be ‘nationally significant incident’

Low water resources are leading to mixed harvesting conditions and some significant drops in yields as the National Drought Group upgrades water shortage warnings

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Thai retailers join the 'Made with Care’ fruit truck campaign launch

New Zealand brings freshness to Bangkok with fruit truck campaign

Trucks deliver New Zealand apples, avocados and kiwifruit directly to Thai customers in NZTE promotion

Erbacher’s Fruit & Vegetables celebrates Retailer of the Year award

Erbacher’s Fruit & Vegetables voted ‘a better choice!’ Retailer of the Year

Sunshine Coast greengrocer receives national people’s choice award celebrating independent Australian fruit and vegetable shops