All Markets articles – Page 48
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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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NewsSpanish fresh produce consumption stable in first seven months
Spanish household consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables remained largely stable during January-July, with fruit consumption rising 2 per cent while vegetable demand fell slightly, according to new data from the Ministry of Agriculture
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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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NewsIndustry invests in vegetable consumption initiative Plus One Serve by 2030
Projects to drive increases in vegetable consumption across all generations
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NewsFresh Markets Australia appoints Brett Collins as CEO
Collins will be based at FMA’s office at the Melbourne Market
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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
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NewsMarket conditions facilitate record-breaking South African citrus season
Exceptional overseas demand for processing-grade citrus and improved logistics efficiency helped South African citrus exports surge 22 per cent to a record 203.4mn cartons in 2025, though the industry warns of challenges ahead from US tariffs
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NewsZespri sees UK sales boost from retail sampling campaign
Kiwifruit marketer reports notable increase in UK sales following in-store sampling campaigns with major retailers and big awareness drive in train stations
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NewsFyffes wins ESG leadership award at Business Post ceremony
Fyffes has been recognised for its environmental, social and governance leadership at the Business Post Leadership Awards in Dublin, with chief corporate affairs officer Caoimhe Buckley also winning ESG Leader of the Year.
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NewsFruitnet Tomato Congress looks to the future of tomatoes
On 11-12 November in Malaga, Spain, essential event focuses on how the fresh tomato business can cope with future challenges like climate change, labour challenges, and evolving consumer demand
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CommentComment: CSR is a bridge between business and society
Every company carries social obligation far beyond business, says Alireza Emami, CEO of Iranian trader Zarrin Group
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NewsProducers respond to growing demand for pomegranates
Producers of pomegranates in Egypt and Peru are expanding their cultivation areas in response to increasing demand for the superfruit in Europe, according to the Import Promotion Desk
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NewsDole importer builds new ripening centre near Warsaw
Polish company Nature’s Produce begins construction of new distribution facility for ready-to-eat avocados, mangoes, and other exotic fruits
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NewsCanada invests to reduce produce sector’s dependence on US
Country’s fresh produce industry set to benefit from new financial support aimed at expanding export markets and overcoming transport challenges
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NewsIGD launches Food Supply Chain Sustainability Framework
On the anniversary of its Net Zero Transition Plan for the UK, IGD has announced the launch of a new framework to better integrate sustainability into businesses
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NewsHow AI and automation are rebooting the fresh produce business
Fruit Logistica’s new trend report reveals how artificial intelligence is accelerating change in global fruit and vegetable supply chains
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NewsDel Monte’s fruit-selling robot rolls into France
Automated banana and pineapple unit forms part of marketer’s new in-store promotion at branch of Intermarché near Paris
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NewsAvocados Australia appoints MasterChef judge as international culinary ambassador
Audra Morrice to lead culinary workshops and mentorship initiatives across Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand
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NewsThx! Dreams and El Pedregal celebrate third year of partnership
The partnership has so far helped 210 farm workers and their families
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NewsFruitful results prove value of Tesco’s schools programme
Teachers report improved performance when pupils are nutritionally fed