All articles by Maura Maxwell – Page 5
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NewsRising organics demand fuels growth in Spain’s tropical fruit exports
Since 2010, certified avocado and mango acreage has grown by 600 per cent to 12,000ha
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NewsSpain’s corrugated cardboard sector ‘in good health’
Snapshot published by Afco shows sector generated 26,875 jobs in Spain last year and turned over €7.17bn
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NewsFrutas de Chile presents roadmap for growth to new agriculture minister
Plan sets out six key measures to help sector reach exports of US$10bn by 2030
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NewsCarrefour to sell 400,000 tonnes of Spanish produce in 2026
Figure includes 150,000 tonnes of exports to non-Spanish markets
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NewsOwain Hoefle joins Equifruit as sales manager, Western North America
Hoefle brings extensive experience in produce, floral and grocery to his new role
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NewsKissabel kicks off Southern Hemisphere campaign after record European season
Sales and consumer communications activities are already underway in several countries
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NewsWadih J Khayat named CFO of Driscoll’s
Khayat previously held senior leadership roles with The Coca-Cola Co
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NewsCalifornia Valencia orange crop pegged at 17mn cartons
Production survey records higher fruit set and bigger sizes for 2025/26
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PodcastsKeep calm and berry on: Top takeaways from Fruitnet Berry Congress
Mike Knowles and Maura Maxwell are joined by FPJ editor Fred Searle for a berry-themed edition of The Fresh Ideas Show podcast
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NewsOneThird receives €1mn innovation credit from RVO
Funds will be used to develop a high-volume spectral imaging solution for automated quality control of fresh produce
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NewsChile’s Exportadora Santa Cruz declared bankrupt
Move follows two failed reorganisation attempts by the company recent years
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NewsMexico exports first mamey sapote to the UK
The two-tonne consignment was shipped by Yucatán grower Huertas Magaña
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NewsHonduran banana production on the rise
Another 1,000ha of production to be added this year, says national banana association
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NewsAnother record year for Anecoop despite big challenges
Spanish cooperative grows its 2024/25 revenue by 4.39 per cent to €986.67mn
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NewsHigher production fuels export growth for Ecuadorean bananas
Shipments up almost 12 per cent in first two months of 2026 says Acorbanec
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NewsGrupo Hijuelas announces Brazilian joint venture
Nursery and propagation specialist has teamed up with Vitácea Brasil to launch a “new era for Brazilian fruit growing”
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NewsAfhorfresh issues warning on rising production costs
The fresh-cut sector is particularly susceptible to price fluctuations in energy and other inputs, association says
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FeaturesAnecoop celebrates 50 years of unity and growth
Celebrations focused on the role of people as the fundamental pillar of the agri-food cooperative’s success over five decades
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NewsOlympic Fruit celebrates 25 years of growth
Its founder is credited with introducing the first seedless grapes to European retailers, as well as the 500g grape punnet lid
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NewsFrench growers seek new opportunities in Ecuador
Producers looking to expand apple exports to the Andean nation and open the door to other products