News from Eurofruit – Page 12
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NewsFreshfel questions EU’s ‘boosted’ budget and ‘Buy European Food’ campaign rebrand
The European fresh produce association has reached out to Commission president Ursula von der Leyen seeking clarity on promotion funding and expressing concerns about the rebranding of EU campaign messaging
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NewsFruitist beefs up finance team ahead of expected IPO
Rich Sullivan named CFO and Thomas Seifert and June Yang appointed to board of directors
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NewsCalifornia Table Grape Commission launches global marketing campaign to support autumn crop
Campaign utilises multi-channel promotions and key festive celebrations to boost consumption
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NewsSofrupak to launch ‘smart’ berry packaging with NFC chip
Adam Sikorski of Polish packaging specialist Sofrupak says the group is set to introduce innovative ‘smart’ packaging with NFC chip technology for the 2026 season, enabling product tracking from field to shelf in line with upcoming EU Digital Product Passport regulations
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NewsAilimpo releases initial estimates for 2025/26 lemon and grapefruit harvest
Lemon production set to fall 18 per cent to 1.027mn tonnes, while grapefruit output is down 5 per cent at 101,660 tonnes
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NewsFyffes guarantees banana supply despite industry challenges
The fresh produce company is working with long-term suppliers to ensure uninterrupted deliveries of premium quality bananas despite severe industry pressures
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NewsCitrus leads Egypt’s agricultural export charge
Citrus accounted for 1.9mn tonnes of the 7mn tonnes the country has exported so far this year
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NewsCiopora unveils details of Midterm Meeting in Madrid
Meeting takes place on 25-26 September, ahead of Fruit Attraction
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NewsCMA CGM to enhance SECI service connecting Spain and Canary Islands
Number of vessels increases from two three, starting 20 September
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NewsDaifressh streamlines service with tighter integration
Group strengthens its vertical integration model with a focus on berries and its two logistics centres in Europe
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NewsOrsero Group reports strong growth in half-year results
Italian fresh produce distributor records significant revenue and profit growth, with particularly strong performance in kiwifruit, grapes, fresh-cut and exotic fruit categories
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NewsThe Flavour Farm to acquire Dutch tomato specialist RedStar
Cibus-owned greenhouse producer continues expansion strategy with acquisition of second major Dutch tomato business, following Duijvestijn deal in 2023
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NewsSun World spotlights late-season variety innovation
Breeder welcomed more than 300 guests to August 2025 Field Day Event
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NewsFutureco’s Nofly changes QC rules in biological insecticides
New ISO 17025-certified method marks a significant advance in the standardisation of viable spore quantification for biological insecticides
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NewsBrazilian lime exports keep on growing
Fruit is now the country’s third most exported product, generating thousands of jobs in rural communities
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NewsAnecoop strengthens commitment to equality
Second-tier cooperative receives MujerAgro certification as a Pro-equality company
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NewsDriscoll’s appoints Jiunn Shih as first global marketing chief
Appointment reunites former Zespri executive with ex-CEO Dan Mathieson, and underscores company’s commitment to strengthening global brand presence
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NewsSpanish fresh produce consumption dips 1 per cent in early 2025
Total household consumption of fresh produce in Spain reached 2.74mn tonnes during January-May 2025, representing a 1 per cent year-on-year decline, according to data processed by Fepex
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NewsIFPA backs White House nutrition report to boost produce consumption
The International Fresh Produce Association has welcomed the second report from the White House’s Make America Healthy Again Commission, emphasising that fruits and vegetables are essential to improving national health outcomes
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NewsDutch greenhouse workers trial exoskeletons to reduce strain
A pilot project in the Netherlands is evaluating how mechanical support devices could make repetitive horticultural tasks less physically demanding