News from Eurofruit – Page 104
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NewsMission Produce appoints new president and COO
John Pawlowski joins Mission with more than 25 years in the global food and foodservice industry most recently serving as president and COO of Lipari Foods
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NewsDutch industry body warns border checks could be ‘a mess’
Matthijs Montsma of Fresh Produce Centre explains how exporters in the Netherlands are preparing for the prospect of physical inspections at the UK border
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NewsPhotos: Whole Foods Market’s new Daily Shop format
Amazon’s food retail business has set its sights on New York as the place to launch a brand new convenience store format
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NewsMastronardi Produce joins Sekoya blueberry club
Company says it plans “aggressive” expansion of supply base across North and South America as retail demand for premium-quality blueberries continues to grow
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NewsRedPop returns to shake up apple category
With around 8,500 tonnes available this season and plenty more on the way, the small and sweet Italian apple has already made a big impression on the international market
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NewsHazera-developed radish wins Dutch award
AH Snack Vegetable Radish Mix named as one of the products of the year in the Dutch Consumer Election
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NewsMaersk makes first air shipments of Chilean cherries
New service part of strategy to provide end-to-end integrated solutions adapted to the needs of its customers
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NewsNew report maps out US citrus decline
Grapefruit and oranges projected to lose market share to other citrus and non-citrus fruits
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NewsChilean grape exports set to grow slightly this season
Volumes to US will ramp up from mid-March, making this a good time for retail promotions, says Grape Committee
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NewsBiome Makers database surpasses 24M microorganisms
Company’s AI-powered database provides insights into disease risk, yield improvement and impact of regenerative agriculture
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NewsSpanish group demands action after Hep A alert on Moroccan strawberries
Farmers union in Valencia has asked Spain’s Minister of Agriculture to act over reported discovery of Hepatitis A in February
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NewsKikokà kiwifruit producers form European consortium
Producers in four countries have established a new marketing consortium for the branded product, as planted area continues to expand
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NewsTwenty Degrees bullish about future for brands
Phil Turnbull, group CEO of a new venture bringing together APAL and Coregeo, is energised about the prospects for branded fresh produce in both Europe and Asia
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NewsFlying Swans’ Ethiopia project secures €11.7m backing
New fresh produce distribution centre near Addis Ababa could make it easier for suppliers of avocados and other fresh produce to reach international export markets
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NewsCentenary celebration for SRCC in South Africa’s lemon valley
The region is looking forward to excellent quality this season, while the fruit’s biggest packer, SRCC, celebrates 100 years in the citrus business
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NewsThanet Earth moves into lettuce production with Chichester acquisition
Thanet Earth Lettuce aims to boost UK self-sufficiency in leafy salads
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NewsProvid reflects on ‘table grape campaign to forget’
El Niño stopped Peru’s export growth in its tracks in 2023/24, but it wasn’t all bad news
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NewsBelgium’s BelOrta welcomes start of Coeur de Boeuf tomato season
The Belgian cooperative has announced the sale of its first Coeur de Boeuf tomatoes of the season, with expectations high following annual growth in the production area of 28 per cent
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NewsEU to ban plastic packaging for fruit and veg
Fresh produce industry expected to mount ‘legal challenge’ against PPWR, which singles out plastic packaging for fresh fruit and vegetables but leaves other food categories unaffected
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NewsConcerns remain high over impact of EU’s proposed plastic ban
As MEPs and EU member states consider outlawing plastic packaging for fruit and veg, industry leaders fear such a move could do enormous damage, as is already predicted in Canada