News from Eurofruit – Page 13
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NewsAkorn Technology is finalist in UAE FoodTech Challenge
Postharvest solutions specialist Akorn Technology has been named as a finalist for the 2025 FoodTech Challenge, a UAE-based competition focusing on agri-food technologies for challenging environments
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NewsWrap calls for more countries to target food waste ahead of COP30
Just 30 countries include food loss and/or waste in their Nationally Determined Contributions, missing ‘huge opportunity’ to cut global emissions
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NewsMelinda and Vip unite to sell mountain-grown cherries
Italian companies sign “historic agreement” to market fruit together through Melinda, combining production from two distinct areas to meet growing demand
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NewsMaersk’s European customers expect supply chain disruptions to persist
Current disruptions in global supply chains show no signs of abating and likely won’t for the foreseeable future, according to a new AP Moller-Maersk survey of over 900 European companies
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NewsMiquel Serra Gòdia appointed president of Fruits de Ponent
Members of the Catalan cooperative voted to appoint Serra as its new president at last week’s general assembly
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NewsSpanish fresh produce consumption stable in first seven months
Spanish household consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables remained largely stable during January-July, with fruit consumption rising 2 per cent while vegetable demand fell slightly, according to new data from the Ministry of Agriculture
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NewsRijk Zwaan grows sales 9 per cent to €684mn in centenary year
Dutch vegetable seed specialist Rijk Zwaan has reported 9 per cent sales growth to €684mn in its 2024/25 financial year, with expansion across virtually all regions and crops despite lower net profit
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NewsEuropean apple and pear production forecast larger than first expected
Favourable weather in late summer has led to bigger and better coloured mid- and late-season varieties, while a lack of production elsewhere means exports outside the EU are ahead of last year
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NewsUnited Exports achieves platinum environmental status for Ozblu farms
United Exports has become the first blueberry producer of its scale to achieve Leaf certification after its Southern African Ozblu farms scored platinum status in independent environmental audits
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NewsMarket conditions facilitate record-breaking South African citrus season
Exceptional overseas demand for processing-grade citrus and improved logistics efficiency helped South African citrus exports surge 22 per cent to a record 203.4mn cartons in 2025, though the industry warns of challenges ahead from US tariffs
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NewsPrice of EU citrus imports surges on lower supply
Imports up 34 per cent in value between January and July, despite volume remaining virtually unchanged
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NewsDole reports 10.5 per cent revenue growth in third quarter
Fresh produce giant Dole has reported third-quarter revenue growth of 10.5 per cent to US$2.28bn, driven by positive operational performance across all segments, though net income declined 35.7 per cent following the disposal of its Fresh Vegetables division
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NewsMaersk delivers strong Q3 results despite revenue decline
Logistics giant Maersk reported strong third quarter financial results driven by operational improvements and cost measures, with sequential growth across all business segments leading to raised full-year guidance
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NewsZespri sees UK sales boost from retail sampling campaign
Kiwifruit marketer reports notable increase in UK sales following in-store sampling campaigns with major retailers and big awareness drive in train stations
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NewsFyffes wins ESG leadership award at Business Post ceremony
Fyffes has been recognised for its environmental, social and governance leadership at the Business Post Leadership Awards in Dublin, with chief corporate affairs officer Caoimhe Buckley also winning ESG Leader of the Year.
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NewsGreencore’s Bakkavor buy set to go ahead after CMA decision
Deal is likely to complete in early 2026 after major obstacle was overcome
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NewsSeeka uncovers invoicing fraud worth up to NZ$350,000
New Zealand fruit company confirms its is conducting a review of payment processes and intends to recover the full amount paid out
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NewsTighter supply brings fresh optimism for Spanish citrus sector
Lower production across the Mediterranean augurs well for the new season
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NewsAgroFresh announces imaging and orchard analytics partnerships with Aerobotics and Neolithics
Collaborations enhance AgroFresh’s FreshCloud platform, delivering more insights for growers
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NewsQualicrop assesses rain damage to Indian grapes
Heavy and untimely rains cause estimated losses of 30-70 per cent across key varieties in main production area of Nashik, according to agricultural consulting firm