All articles by Maura Maxwell – Page 3
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NewsProposed new port tax threatens Chilean fruit exports
Frutas de Chile says the new royalty will impact the competitiveness of the sector
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NewsBig Four unite to ‘re-energise’ North American banana category
Association aims to revive consumer excitement, tackle industry threats, and tell clearer story about true value of world’s most-eaten fruit
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NewsCamposol secures US$400mn finance deal to boost Peruvian operation
Money will fund blueberry varietal renewal programme, job creation and productivity improvements in avocados
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NewsArgentine pear exports stall after strong start to the year
Exporters blame lack of reliable trade statistics for failure to plan adequately for latter stages of season
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NewsArgentine lemon sector showing signs of recovery
Drop in Northern Hemisphere production and more balanced international market augur well for shippers
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NewsColombia’s banana exports head back to normality
Augura’s Emerson Aguirre talks diversification, resilience and the road ahead for Colombian Bananas
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NewsEurosemillas wins innovation award
The first edition of the Agri-Food Sector Awards praises the company’s pioneering work in produce and flowers
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VideoVideo: How will AI shape the future of fresh produce?
AI is transforming how fruit and vegetables are bred, grown, distributed and marketed. But where will the technology have the greatest potential impact?
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NewsFirst new-season Spanish peppers head to US
Three Almerian companies have been authorised to ship to this market in 2025/26
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NewsChile fires starting gun on new cherry campaign in China
Cherry Committee premieres new documentary highlighting the industry’s longstanding collaboration with the Asian country
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NewsPlus Berries kicks off new strawberry season
The company anticipates a positive campaign despite weather-related early challenges
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NewsPakistan plans to raise F&V exports to US$2bn in three years
PFVA outlined the target at the recent FoodAg exhibition, which attracted buyers from 35 countries
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NewsArgentina edges closer to US access for oranges and mandarins
Approval would represent a major boost for the country’s citrus industry, says Federcitrus
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NewsGCCA European Cold Chain Conference dates announced for 2026
Agenda will tackle a range of issues, including digitization, AI and building tomorrow’s cold chain workforce
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NewsMontosa expands operations in France with new warehouse in Perpignan
The facility, which began operations in early November, is more than double the size of the company’s previous warehouse in the market
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NewsEcuador opens first phytosanitary centre exclusively for dragon fruit
The new facility in Palora will fuel production and exports of the fruit
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NewsReybanpac honoured at Business Commitment to Education Forum
Company recognised for contribution to educational development in rural communities
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NewsTPV kicks off 2025/25 season with maiden call of new Cool Carriers vessels
At the height of the season, Cool Carriers will offer two weekly sailings from Valparaíso to the US East Coast
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NewsMSC ramps up Valencia to Canada service for the Spanish citrus season
Weekly departures from Valencia and the Sines will call at the Canadian ports of Halifax and Montreal
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VideoThe Fresh Ideas Show: How to keep Fruit Logistica fresh and relevant
In this bonus episode, Mike and Maura speak to David Ruetz and Mario Tobias of Messe Berlin about the trade show’s future development