All articles by Maura Maxwell – Page 5
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NewsBlueberries could help chase away the blues
New study suggests the fruit may improve symptoms of depression and anxiety
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NewsSpain’s persimmon growers seeking longer season
New varieties could extend their marketing window and make the crop more profitable
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NewsInterko overhauls RipePilot data capability
Digital upgrade means fruit ripeners can now access even more data for tighter control of the ripening cycle at lower cost
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NewsSanLucar launches new citrus campaign
Under the slogan Start Fresh, Feel Well!, the campaign features eye catching in-store materials and digital social media actions
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NewsAnecoop makes steady progress on sustainability goals
Second-tier cooperative consolidates its EcoVadis silver medal and rises up its global rankings
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NewsSemillas Fitó’s Waikiki melon wins Flavour of the Year award
The exotic melon receives the award for the first time in Spain and third time in Portugal
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NewsGlobal Women Fresh announces more details of Fruit Logistica event
The Panel and Networking Breakfast will focus on inclusive leadership and sustainability
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NewsChilean blues go on marketing offensive in Argentina and Brazil
One of the Blueberry Committee’s key goals this season is to boost exports to regional markets
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NewsCosta Rica banana industry reaffirms commitment to biodiversity
A Fonafifo-led initiative is installing camera traps to monitor biodiversity in protected forest in the Southern Caribbean region
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NewsSalix Fruits anticipates “diverse and resilient” winter citrus season
Company reports solid North American supply, but lower volumes in the Mediterranean are creating pressure for higher field prices
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NewsArgentina edges closer to China access for stonefruit
Phytosanitary protocol expected to be signed shortly, paving the way for exports to begin next year
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NewsSluggish start for Huelva strawberry season
Cool temperatures and lack of sunlight are slowing ripening, while the limited supply is driving up prices
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NewsMontosa guarantees compliance with the new mancozeb rules
EU regulations due to come into force next month sets MRLs for mancozeb and other chemical inputs
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NewsPeruvian agricultural exports to China jump since opening of Chancay
Shipments to this market grew 82 per cent last year, with blueberries and avocados leading the charge
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NewsSanLucar boosts presence in China
Company signs three-year deal with one of China’s biggest on-demand online fresh fruit retailers
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NewsLanda acquires 250ha citrus farm in Huelva
The deal brings the fund’s total horticultural land holdings to 1,100ha
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NewsAndalusia accounts for almost a third of EU blueberry production
The region generates 32 per cent of the bloc’s total volume, positioning Spain as the second largest producer in Europe after Poland
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NewsChiquita harvests first banana crop after resuming operations in Panama
After months of paralysis, the multinational said the first exports are scheduled for February
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NewsMercadona increases purchases of Spanish avocados
Retailer confirms it will sell more than 14,000 tonnes of the fruit in 2026
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NewsPlanasa’s Pink Hudson raspberry receives Superior Taste Award
The variety achieved the highest distinction of Three Stars, with a score of 90.7 per cent

