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NewsStrong start for South African table grapes
South Africa’s table grape industry expects to reach close to 80mn export cartons this season, but faces challenges from US tariffs and tough European market conditions caused by increased Brazilian supply diversions
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NewsOppy inducted into Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures Hall of Fame
The Canada-based fresh produce group has earned the national recognition for the fourth time, having previously won in 2016, 2019 and 2022
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NewsKorea to increase Shine Muscat exports amid declining domestic returns
Series of promotional activities support push into Taiwan market with some provinces exporting to the region for the first time
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NewsFirst seafreight cherries of the Chilean season arrive in Shanghai
Arriving vessel carried only a single container of Chilean cherries, all from grower-exporter Garces Fruit
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NewsRedland acquires marketing rights to Australian-grown Dorì Gold kiwifruit
Programme includes six growers with plan to increase plantings to 150ha by 2030
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NewsBGP looks to Egypt for year-round consistency
Group says new office in Egypt will help it expand and ensure consistent supply throughout the year
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NewsUniversity of Minnesota launches grower-focused fruit licensing model
The University of Minnesota has launched Superior Fruit Innovations, a new licensing model designed to bring premium apple and grape varieties to direct-market growers of all sizes for the first time
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NewsSouth African table grape industry responds to US tariff adjustments
The South African Table Grape Industry has welcomed recent US tariff reductions on agricultural products but expressed disappointment that table grapes and other key fruit exports were excluded from the exemptions
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NewsTwo iconic New Zealand apple varieties mark 40 years
Scifresh and Scilate, marketed as Jazz and Envy, were first developed by scientists at the Bioeconomy Science Institute in 1985
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NewsAvocados take centre stage during US holiday season
Strong demand and value pricing see avocado sales rise
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NewsFlash Gala turns heads in China market
Leading South African exporters say the branded apple has changed the way retailers look at apples
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NewsIFPA welcomes Trump administration tariff exemptions for fresh produce
The International Fresh Produce Association has welcomed the Trump administration’s announcement of new tariff exemptions for goods not produced domestically in sufficient quantities, saying the move will help keep fruits and vegetables affordable
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NewsSouth Africa leads fresh produce branding transformation
ClemenGold International and Flash Gala are emerging as compelling case studies in how strategic branding can transform fresh produce marketing, moving beyond traditional commodity sales to build premium brand recognition in global markets
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NewsSouth African citrus industry welcomes US decision to remove tariffs on oranges
CGA CEO says the new exemption is “great news” and calls for an extention to include the country’s mandarin exports
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NewsSouth African stonefruit sector optimistic for strong season
South African producers are optimistic for a strong stonefruit season on the back of increased production, favourable weather and improvements to address long-running logistical issues
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NewsElifab Solutions secures global partnership with berry brand Fruitist
Sorting and grading machinery specialist Elifab Solutions has secured a global partnership with California-based berry brand Fruitist to deploy advanced blueberry sorting and packing technology across multiple countries
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NewsAkorn Technology is finalist in UAE FoodTech Challenge
Postharvest solutions specialist Akorn Technology has been named as a finalist for the 2025 FoodTech Challenge, a UAE-based competition focusing on agri-food technologies for challenging environments
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NewsMaersk’s European customers expect supply chain disruptions to persist
Current disruptions in global supply chains show no signs of abating and likely won’t for the foreseeable future, according to a new AP Moller-Maersk survey of over 900 European companies
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NewsRijk Zwaan grows sales 9 per cent to €684mn in centenary year
Dutch vegetable seed specialist Rijk Zwaan has reported 9 per cent sales growth to €684mn in its 2024/25 financial year, with expansion across virtually all regions and crops despite lower net profit
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NewsUnited Exports achieves platinum environmental status for Ozblu farms
United Exports has become the first blueberry producer of its scale to achieve Leaf certification after its Southern African Ozblu farms scored platinum status in independent environmental audits