All articles by Maura Maxwell – Page 5
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NewsFrutura moves to crop-specialist model to fuel next phase of growth
Fruitnet speaks with Frutura CEO David Krause about the company’s strategy to focus on in-demand crop categories
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NewsChiquita to export 11mn boxes of bananas after Panama operations resume
Multinational said volume is projected to 15mn boxes as it continues to reactivate farms in the province
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NewsOptiflux raises €2.5mn to fund expansion of fruit quality management tool
KU Leuven spin-off quintupled its customer base in 2025 and accelerates international expansion
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NewsTough times for Colombian avocado exporters
Reduced volumes and rising costs make for challenging export scenario
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NewsPSP ups investment in AMFresh and Bloom Fresh to grow genetics platform
AMFresh said move strengthened ability to invest in innovation, international expansion and long-term value creation
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NewsSanLucar acquires stake in Twin River Berries
Deal will serve as a springboard for SanLucar’s expansion into North America and Asia
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NewsChilean firm mulls potential of year-round blueberry production
SQM’s trial seeks to grow the fruit in the Atacama Desert using adapted varieties, advanced irrigation and precision fertigation
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NewsMurcian stonefruit production set to grow 3.3 per cent in 2026
The growth is driven primarily by increased nectarine production, according to the regional Ministry of Agriculture
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NewsGreen Motion showcases new generation of avocados and rootstocks in Peru
GMA shared data on the field performance of its three upcoming Hass-type variety selections that will soon be launched on the market
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NewsArmed groups halt banana production in Colombia’s Magdalena region
Intimidation and extortion force suspension of operations at several banana farms
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NewsCoquimbo avocado growers warn of losses due to fruit fly control measures
Concerns raised that SAG’s sanitary protocols to contain the pest will leave small-scale farmers out of pocket
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NewsAgap flags up growth opportunity for Peru under new government
Association’s president, Gabriel Amaros, calls for faster modernisation of small-scale agriculture
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NewsAvocados to become leading tropical fruit export in a decade
New OECD-FAO report says increase is due to strong global demand, high yields and strong export prices
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NewsToan Phat becomes Vietnam's first Aphis-approved dual-technology irradiation facility
The plant will provide much needed extra capacity as exports to this market continue to grow
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NewsChile’s Baika opens avocado packhouse in Colombia
The El Retiro-based facility can process up to 14 tonnes per hour, and will pack for the US, European and Argentine markets
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NewsCosta Rica launches pineapple and cassava promotion in France
France is the latest country to be added to Procomer’s pan-European campaign, joining Spain, the UK and Germany
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NewsState of Mexico expects to export first avocados to Canada this year
The state has 12,000ha of avocado plantings and produces more than 120,000 tonnes a year
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NewsFairmiles launches Just Transition Principles at Fruitnet Tropicals Congress
New framework helps organisations balance climate ambition with social and economic responsibility
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NewsNutrient recovery technology draws interest from European operators
With EU fertiliser security policy under the spotlight, NPHarvest says technology offers strategic alternative to imports