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Fruitnet’s brand new podcast features exclusive interviews and expert analysis of the big stories in the fruit fresh produce business

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Food Taipei Mega Shows brings global food industry together

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Five concurrent exhibitions showcase global trends across entire supply chain  

  • Food Taipei Mega Shows brings global food industry together

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Eurofruit is the international marketing magazine for fresh produce buyers in Europe. Breaking the most important stories with in-depth interviews and features.

Francisco Contardo of the Chilean Avocado Committee

Chilean avocado output reaches highest level in 15 years

Better-than-expected results down to favourable climatic conditions, improved fruit set and better growing techniques

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Fruitnet Tomato Congress presents: The Future of Tomatoes

This year’s Fruitnet Tomato Congress takes place in Malaga, Spain, on 11-12 November, with industry experts set to explore how the business is likely to evolve in the coming years

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Apo Conerpo bounces back with 13 per cent revenue growth

Italy’s Apo Conerpo has reported a significant recovery in 2024, with revenue up 13 per cent to €489mn and volumes increasing by 34 per cent following what it described as an ‘annus horribilis’ in 2023

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Peru suspends pitahaya imports from Ecuador

Move follows discovery of unauthorised chemicals on a consignment destined for Peru

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CVVP adds new mandarin to its varietal management portfolio

Early Pride, developed in the US, will be marketed under the Earlyna brand name

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Asiafruit – For fresh fruit and vegetable marketing and distribution in Asia

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Food Taipei Mega Shows brings global food industry together

Five concurrent exhibitions showcase global trends across entire supply chain  

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Asia Fruit Logistica China Meet Up welcomes growing international participation

Visitors from across the world sign up for China-focused extension of Asia Fruit Logistica, with places on the Study Tour and Premium Buyer Programme filling up fast

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DiMuto introduces Indonesian raspberries to Singapore

New market unlocks short-haul benefits including reduced lead times and lowered carbon footprint  

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Fresh Produce Journal – Britain’s favourite fresh produce magazine since 1895

UK drought

Big majority of UK farmers admit climate fears

Few farmers in the UK have escaped the impact of the climate crisis in recent years, with growers calling on the government to help them adapt to increasingly extreme conditions

Too much food is still thrown away, according to WRAP

WRAP calls for more interventions as food waste target set to be missed

Covid patterns and food price rises helped reduce amount of food thrown away

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Fruitnet Tomato Congress presents: The Future of Tomatoes

This year’s Fruitnet Tomato Congress takes place in Malaga, Spain, on 11-12 November, with industry experts set to explore how the business is likely to evolve in the coming years

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Produce Plus – For fresh produce marketing in Australia and New Zealand

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Food Taipei Mega Shows brings global food industry together

Five concurrent exhibitions showcase global trends across entire supply chain  

Soil

Hort Innovation sponsors three students through AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship

Programme reflects broader strategy to ensure Austrlaia’s horticulture industry remains future-ready