All articles by Maura Maxwell
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NewsBiodiversity pilot shows promising early results
Spain’s BioDiversity Grow project is analysing biodiversity, water, soil, and climate across more than 200ha of Spanish farms until 2028
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NewsCR Palos launches smart fertigation project
SmartPalos aims to optimise the use of water and fertilisers through use of advanced digital tools
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NewsAndalusia’s citrus sector takes stock after disappointing season
Output predicted to be down by as much as 40 per cent in 2025/26 due to inclement weather
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NewsRain and hail hit early cherry production in Spain
Aragon and Extremadura report losses in early varieties, but season still on track to deliver positive results
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NewsEuropean healthy eating campaign lauded at Smile Festival 2026
The Plant Identity Crisis campaign, part of the “A Healthier Europe” project, received eight awards at festival
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NewsLatAm growers braced for possible Super El Niño
Scientists say this year’s weather event could shape up to be the strongest in living memory
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NewsHavva and Sigal exhibit natural resistance to red spider mite, trials show
Genesis Fresh said findings demonstrate that the premium mandarin varieties can address key agronomic and commercial challenges facing growers
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NewsOneThird and Normec QC One launch seamless quality analysis and forecasting
The Greenery among first companies to apply the integrated solution to its daily QC operations
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NewsNew UV-C technology cuts fungicide use in Belgian strawberries by up to 80 per cent
The cutting-edge system is now being used in 50 per cent of the tabletop strawberries grown in Flanders
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NewsDaifressh doubles down on integration
The company is strengthening its vertically integrated model to advance sustainability across the fresh produce value chain
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NewsFruitnet Tropicals Congress speaker line-up unveiled
Industry leaders from across the value chain will meet in Barcelona for insight, innovation and high-level networking
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NewsHall Hunter celebrates 60 years of British berry growing
Family-owned company is the UK’s biggest blueberry producer, accounting for almost half of national output
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NewsPlanasa hosts first Meet & Greet in Watsonville, California
Event brought together more than 50 attendees including shippers, retailers, and growers from across the US, Mexico and Spain
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NewsCalifornia to destroy around 420,000 peach trees after collapse of Del Monte Foods
Closure on two canneries following company’s bankruptcy leave farmers without a buyer for their crop
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NewsClimate challenges and citrus greening cut Brazilian citrus output
Fundecitrus anticipates a 13 per cent drop in production for 2026/27
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NewsTres Ases opens state-of-the-art ripening facility
New smart fruit climate control centre in Cipolletti will boost regional production and support the company’s ongoing diversification efforts
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NewsEdeka refutes accusation over ‘unpaid’ invoices worth more than €1mn
Catman Fresh says it is considersing legal action against German retailer over alleged non-payment
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NewsNew capacity to accelerate Montosa’s expansion in France
Commercial director Thierry Athimon tells Fruitnet how the company’s newly expanded logistics operations in Perpignan will help it meet booming demand
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NewsSoaring local demand keeps Colombia’s blueberry export growth in check
Around 95 per cent of the blueberries produced are now consumed domestically
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NewsFruit Attraction 2026 announces details of 2026 show
The potato will be the star product of this year’s show, and China and the UAE are the focus of the Guest Importing Countries programme