All articles by Maura Maxwell – Page 3
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CommentAguirre warns of challenging outlook for Colombian bananas
Exports reached a new record last year, but 2026 is shaping up to be much tougher
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NewsMexican avocado output to top 3mn tonnes by 2030
Country seeks to secure its leadership against rising competition from South American suppliers and stricter environmental rules
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NewsArrival of spring marks recovery in Spanish strawberry production
Warmer temperatures boost output, partially compensating for earlier losses
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NewsInternational Banana Congress marks new era of industry collaboration
Corbana’s Danilo Bernardo hails “radical change” in new spirit of cooperation
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NewsBrand refresh for Chilean avocado association
Avocados From Chile is the new name of the former Chilean Hass Avocado Committee
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NewsTosca and Cabka launch next-generation circular pallet
Tosca Circular Pallet CP 1208 is designed specifically for modern, automated and regulation-compliant supply chains
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NewsFairFruit brings year-round peas and French beans to Canada
Group now supplies sustainable specialty vegetables from Guatemala and Peru to the Canadian market through 12 months of the year
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NewsCatalytic Generators eyes bigger share of Italy’s growing tropicals market
First participation at Macfrut marked an important step in the company’s European expansion
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NewsChile curbs grape exports to US
Production issues and a greater focus on European market dent shipment volumes to US in first quarter of 2026
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NewsEcuadorean banana sector calls for curfew exemption
Banana and shrimp industries ask government to include exceptions in the latest curfew to prevent production from grinding to a halt
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NewsValle del Jerte Cooperative Group fires starting gun on 2026 cherry season
Favourable growing conditions herald arrival of high-quality fruit with good production volumes
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NewsBollo Natural Fruit appoints Eudoxia de la Peña, as marketing director
De la Peña brings over 20 years’ experience in the consumer goods sector
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FeaturesInterko accelerates ripening digitalisation
Company aims for further differentiation with roll out of data-driven control and predictive technology
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NewsAustralian Avocados brings premium culinary experience to Mumbai
Organisation leverages culinary collaborations and immersive experiences to build awareness and inspire adoption among consumers and chefs
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NewsBASF Nunhems to build €40mn next-generation seed processing facility
Nunhem-based facility expected to be completed by the end of 2028
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NewsKey challenges of the global banana industry set agenda for International Banana Congress
More than 1,200 people expected to attend the event, which is being held at the Yucatán International Convention Centre
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NewsNew Argentine blueberry varieties show promising results
Four varieties developed by University of Buenos Aires and Early Crop generating interest in major producing countries
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NewsColombian physalis exports bounce back
After last year’s dip, shipments have got off to a strong start in 2026
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NewsAgroponiente maintains growth momentum despite production challenges
Higher prices and improved internal product management and operational efficiency lift results in difficult 2025/26 season
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NewsValparaíso deputy leader floats idea of port royalty scheme
The initiative proposes that shippers pay a fee of US$1 for every tonne of cargo passing through the port