All articles by Maura Maxwell – Page 28
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NewsApeam exports more than 96,000 tonnes of avos to US for Cinco de Mayo
The celebration represents one of the peak avocado consumption seasons in the US, along with the Super Bowl.
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NewsAltar Produce expands speciality vegetable programme
Company is ramping up production of spring onions, Brussels sprouts and broccoli to meet growing demand
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NewsStill room for growth in Chinese cherry market
SNA president Antonio Walker said Chilean cherries have a bright future – provided they can get the quality right
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NewsCibus Fund II acquires PSB Producción Vegetal
PSB said deal will accelerate innovation in the stonefruit category
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NewsAnecoop partners with Planet Biotech
Alliance allows Anecoop to test biostimulants and other biotechnological solutions to help growers tackle climate change
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NewsDutch duo form Prime Fruit Partners
Barendrecht-based company will import mainly citrus, grapes, stonefruit and pome fruit from South Africa and South America
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NewsNew Day Fruits to build new cherry packhouse in Ñuble
The US$645mn project will provide a boost to the region’s growing cherry output
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NewsMexican state of Morelos moves closer to avocado exports
Morelos government seeking to raise standards to meet requirements of the international market
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NewsBright outlook for Spanish stonefruit
Fepex Stonefruit Committee predicts good quality, some delays, and limited impact from the hail at the start of the campaign
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NewsAfrucat evaluates losses caused by recent hailstorms in Lleida
Association estimates that the overall harvest damage from hail will be around 8 per cent
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NewsBollo releases 2023/24 sustainability report
Efforts focused on five areas: biodiversity, decarbonisation, water efficiency, supply chain, and wellbeing and inclusion
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NewsSun World partners with Clarifresh to boost quality control
Collaboration will help the breeder’s licensees to enhance quality consistency, standardisation, and reduce rejections
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NewsNormality returns to Spanish produce business after blackout
Fepex said sector is working hard to return to normal as soon as possible
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NewsFrutas de Chile backs out-of-court settlement in Maersk Saltoro case
President Iván Marambio said a settlement would avoid lengthy litigation
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News2025 Brazilian fruit exports off to strong start
Shipments up 26 per cent in the first quarter of 2025
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NewsArgentina’s stonefruit exports plummet
Poor quality and loss of competitiveness blamed for 44 per cent drop in shipments in 2024/25
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NewsChinese pomelo campaign off to strong start
Production growth back on track after last year’s climatic shock, says leading exporter Onedayone
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NewsPeruvian pomegranates on the up
Fresh Fruit Peru is forecasting a double-digit rise in exports for 2025 after two years of stagnation
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NewsEcuadorean banana exports bounce back
Shipments up 1.77 per cent in the first three months of 2025 compared to the year-earlier period
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NewsSanLucar and VFB Stuttgart make RSA dreams come true
Football legends Cacau and David Kannemeyer attend opening of new sports ground and training programme