All articles by Maura Maxwell
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NewsEcuador confirms presence of Fusarium TR4
Agrocalidad declares a six-month phytosanitary emergency after the presence of the fungus on a farm in El Oro province is corroborated
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NewsGlobal Women Fresh unveils new European leadership structure
Danitza Sanchez to head up cross-functional team focused on networking, scaling best practice and diversity and equity
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NewsSemillas Fitó expands pepper and melon catalogue
Company prepares to launch two new varieties of California peppers and new melon offerings
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NewsEl Pinar acquires Greece’s Kyriazis Strawberries
Move consolidate the group’s Greek berry offering under the muMU brand
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NewsLidl becomes one of the top exporters of Spanish agri-food products
The German discounter’s exports of Spanish fruit and vegetable have risen by 85 per cent since 2017
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NewsPlanasa’s Demoiselle strawberry receives Sival Gold Innovation Award
The variety won top honours in the Varietal Innovation Category
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NewsSean Smith named CEO of PML Seafrigo following departure of Mike Parr
Outgoing CEO built one of the UK’s leading logistics companies
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NewsFresón de Palos expands acreage and membership for 2025/26
Cooperative launches new season marked by “growth, varietal innovation, and a commitment to sustainability”
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NewsNova heads up Plus Berries’ new citrus campaign
Harvesting of the premium mandarin variety marks the start of the company’s season
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NewsWeather fronts bring much needed rain to Spain
With Storm Emilia retreating, the country is braced for the next front, but on balance growers say effects have been positive
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NewsChile outlines ambitious plans for Indian market
Negotiations on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement are advancing well, says Iván Marambio
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NewsWarmer winters hit Spanish kiwifruit yields
This season’s crop is set to be the second smallest ever, following last year’s record-low production
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NewsAlmería sees tomato exports grow in 2024/25
A total of 375,000 tonnes of tomatoes worth €621mn were exported last season
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NewsGenesis Fresh showcases new premium mandarins across Spain
Attendees were able to evaluate Havva and Sigal in orchards already in full commercial production, and learn about other new varieties
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NewsNinety per cent of Mexican avocado exports certified free from deforestation
According to Secma, 37 packhouses in Michoacán and Jalisco have obtained Pro Forest Avocado certification to date
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NewsMoroccan avocado exporters seize on new opportunity in Canada
Fall in Mexican supply created a window for Moroccan fruit at the beginning of this year
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NewsHortifrut reports major loss and announces strategic changes in Peru
World’s largest blueberry producer closes September with losses of US$59.19mn, and moves forward with production shifts in key markets
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NewsCitromax and SeeTree introduce tree-level intelligence in Argentina
SeeTree platform integrates high-res aerial drone imagery and information collected on the ground by sensors, and agronomy teams
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NewsHuelva’s berry acreage to remain stable in 2026
Industry association Freshuelva said planted area will grow by just 1 per cent, with strawberries and blueberries leading the charge
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NewsSemillas Fitó celebrates 10th anniversary of Monterosa
To mark the milestone, the tomato brand has launched its first-ever TV advertising campaign