All articles by Maura Maxwell – Page 27
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      NewsApofruit brings “nickel-free” vegetable range to Berlin
Vegetables are grown hydroponically so they do not absorb nickel or other heavy metals that may be present in the ground
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      NewsGWF announces speakers for Fruit Logistica event
The panel discussion and networking event is a unique opportunity to foster new connections and expand your global network
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      NewsNufri’s Envy and Opal apples scoop Taste of the Year awards
Seal given to products that have been tested in laboratories specialising in sensory analysis by consumers
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      NewsProducePay beefs up financial leadership team
New additions will drive global expansion of its predictable commerce platform and programmes
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      NewsMontosa cuts plastic in avocado and mango packaging by 90 per cent
Cardboard trays, paper substrates and cellulose mesh are some of its sustainable solutions
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      NewsGCCA European event highlights shifting trade and market trends
More than 200 cold chain professionals will meet to discuss the challenges and opportunities in temperature-controlled logistics
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      News“Stop planting mango” minister tells Peruvian growers
Agriculture minister urges farmers to consider alternative crops as prices crash due to oversupply
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      NewsStePacPPC sets sights on European foodservice channel
Modified atmosphere/modified humidity bulk packaging solutions gain momentum in the US and now heading to Europe
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      NewsHortifrut Genetics launches gemstone-inspired brand strategy
Aim is to enhance brand recognition and highlight the “exceptional” quality of new berry offerings
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      NewsStrong container throughput drives growth at Port of Antwerp-Bruges
Volumes up in 2024 despite challenging landscape
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      NewsEcuador registers slight increase in banana exports in 2024
Shipments up 1.57 per cent despite climatic issues hitting production, Acorbanec said
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      NewsTrump withdraws tariff threat as Colombia backs down in row over repatriations
Bananas and avocados among the products in the firing line as US president ordered 25 per cent tariffs on Colombian imports
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      NewsMission Produce expands global sourcing
Move will meet growing demand for avocados and mangoes in Europe
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      NewsBryan Barsness joins Prophet as business development manager
Barsness has more than two decades of expertise in the ag-tech and food-tech industries
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      NewsSmallholders and responsible farming in the spotlight at Fruit Logistica
Panel discussion will spotlight smallholder contributions to global adoption of responsible farming practices
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      NewsVessel carrying Chilean cherries to China breaks down in the Pacific
Maersk reassures customers that claims will be handled swiftly and efficiently if CNY window is missed
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      NewsInterest in Leanri continues to grow in Spain
Variety is among the most sought-after in Spain since beginning of 2025, according to trade platform Naranjas y Frutas
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      NewsPlastic waste in spotlight at inaugural Pact Network Connect
First global gathering of food and plastics networks meets to discuss actions to cut food and plastic waste
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      CommentWakate teams up with coffee growers to sow sustainability
Female empowerment project aims to protect the environment and promote biodiversity in Colombia’s Caldas region
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      NewsColombia’s Equilibria Agro launches EqPaís
New venture aims to raise the quality bar for Colombian-grown Persian limes and improve the lives of small farmers
 

