News from Eurofruit – Page 103
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NewsKiwifruit marketer moves into avocados as demand grows
As Italy’s import volume rises, leading kiwifruit marketer Jingold and Sicilian producer Spo Zentrum see an opportunity to grow and market avocados within the country itself
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NewsBig plans for seedless lemons in South Africa
The ultimate aim is to ensure that the retail shelves around the world are stocking seedless lemons
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NewsStrong Super Bowl showing lifts January exports of Colombian avocados
Colombian Hass avocados continue to make inroads in the American market. The Andean nation shipped almost 1,500 tonnes of avocados to the US ahead of this year’s Super Bowl, an increase of 56 per cent on last year’s total. The figures helped lift January exports by 53 ...
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NewsMore support needed for banana producers hit by climate and costs
The growing impact of climate change and soaring production costs mean urgent action to address unsustainable banana prices is essential, according to Fairtrade Foundation
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NewsRío Negro sees big rise in cherry exports
Shipments up by more than 40 per cent in the 2023/24 campaign
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NewsGood start to 2024 for Mission Produce
Group reveals improved year-on-year results for the opening fiscal quarter of 2024, with revenue climbing 21 per cent
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NewsFreshfel warns of “unnecessary controls” on European produce in the UK
Association urges caution over the impact on EU-UK trade of Defra’s proposed risk reclassification and inspection rates for EU fresh produce imports
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NewsClimate change poses “enormous threat” to banana business
United Nations economist predicts price increases for consumers as temperature rises make it harder to protect existing production
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NewsMoleaer launches Trinity Nanobubble Generator
New technology represents a ”game-changer” for growers looking to improve sustainability and productivity in their operations, the group says
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NewsMSC opens new coldstore near port of Durban
Citrus sources say the facility will make a major contribution to the South African citrus industry, achieving its Vision 260 objectives
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NewsPenny eliminates single-use packaging from organic banana supply chain
The German discounter has worked with Ifco and importer Biofrusan to eliminate non-returnable packaging used to bring fruit in from the Dominican Republic
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NewsRockit launches Ramadan campaign
As the spiritual month of Ramadan begins in the Middle East, Rockit is celebrating with a new campaign in stores across the GCC countries
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NewsPeruvian mango sector counts cost of El Niño
High prices caused by limited global supply allowed exporters to partially offset losses, but not enough to compensate for the drop in production
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NewsCIV has high hopes for new Shayda strawberry
Early ripening variety delivers consistent, uninterrupted production until the end of the season, consortium says
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NewsUnifrutti buys two Peruvian suppliers to boost blueberry and avocado supply
Bomarea and AvoAmerica Peru set to bolster distributor’s supply base as global demand for both products continues to grow
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NewsWarm February means early start for Italian asparagus
With a promotional campaign set to start in Italy and Germany, producers near Bologna are hopeful that their product’s reputation as a culinary speciality will keep demand high
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NewsCôte d’Ivoire banana industry makes progress on living wage
Banana exporters and trade unions agree joint strategy to negotiate living wages
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NewsThe Greenery appoints Willem-Jan Boelema as commercial director
New appointee, who has already been with the company for five years, joins team of ”hands-on, flexible and agile leaders”
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NewsBanana producers pile pressure on European retailers
Latin American, African and Caribbean industries repeat calls for action ahead of next week’s World Banana Forum
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NewsDole joins Global Women Fresh on International Women’s Day
World’s biggest fruit and vegetable supplier commits to take part in projects that promote gender equality and female empowerment across the entire industry