All articles by Maura Maxwell – Page 7
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NewsGrupo Hijuelas expands into France
Move represents a key step in the company’s goal of becoming a global platform for the propagation and commercialisation of plant material
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NewsEuropean farmers call for urgent action as fertiliser shortage looms
Copa and Cogeca demand immediate response to curb soaring input costs and safeguard farm viability
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NewsFarms Digital expands across the Americas
Company announces participation in Acorbat and Abanorte as regional presence grows
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NewsBerry sector gathers in Huelva for Planasa’s Meet & Greet
Source: Planasa Around 260 attendees from 12 countries met at Planasa’s R&D centre in Cartaya, Huelva, on Tuesday for the second edition of the company’s Meet & Greet event. “Visitors included technicians, producers, marketers, and buyers from some of Europe’s leading retailers, solidifying the event as a ...
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FeaturesCalls mount for cut in Chilean cherry acreage
Some stakeholders suggest up to 30,000ha should be eradicated to tackle oversupply and falling prices
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NewsColombian Hass avocados put in strong performance in 2025
Exports grew 21.3 per cent last year, with Europe consolidating its position as the main destination
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NewsBeta announces major blueberry expansion
Peruvian company will have more than 2,040ha under cultivation in 2026
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NewsChilean trial seeks to grow grapes with half the amount of water
First crop picked has been sent for post-harvest testing to assess fruit quality
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NewsEcuadorean pitahayas post strong export growth
Shipments rose 9.1 per cent in volume and 32 per cent in value last year
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NewsEcuador and Brazil join forces to tackle banana diseases
Two countries forge alliance to develop bananas resistant to Fusarium and Moko disease
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NewsChilean avocado consumption keeps on growing
Per capita consumption has risen from 2kg in 2000 to almost 9kg in 2025
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NewsRain mars start of Plus Berries’ 2026 blueberry campaign
Despite the wet conditions, the company said it would maintain its usual standards of firmness and quality
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NewsBuenas Hasta El Hueso campaign reflects on successful third year
Promotion seeks to raise the visibility of stonefruit grown by national cooperatives amongst Spanish consumers
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NewsAgraya celebrates women shaping the future of farming
In the UN’s International Year of the Woman Farmer, Agraya reflects on the challenges that women face across global value chains
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NewsEU reinforces position as Spain’s top fruit and vegetable market
Exports to the trading bloc accounted for 84 per cent of Spain’s total export volume and 82 per cent in value last year
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NewsMontosa joins as sponsor of Global Women Fresh
Malaga-based company becomes the first Spanish company to partner with the global network
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NewsBerry companies unite to connect breeding innovation with market demand
Coordinated field days aim to encourage deeper dialogue across the berry value chain
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NewsGlobal shipping crises “the new normal” say LatAm exporters
As the Gulf conflict enters its fifth day, companies say they have become accustomed to adapting to logistics disruption
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PodcastsThe Fresh Ideas Show: Are fruit and veg trendy at last?
Hear about the latest fresh produce business trends in the latest episode of Fruitnet’s video podcast, sponsored by Kanzi apples
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NewsBanana exporters weigh up options as Mideast war intensifies
With Ecuador in peak season, shippers are in a race to find alternative buyers and routes to market