News from Eurofruit – Page 13
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Fairmiles research highlights benefits of airfreighted produce
Campaign seeks to rebalance debate and highlight importance of airfreight to African farmers
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Bloom Fresh to license proprietary varieties in China
Breeder to support licensees and act against nurseries and growers who illegitimately use proprietary varieties and trademarks
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Westfalia’s first avocados to China due to arrive in March
Company says opening of market to South African avocados is an exciting development, as industry’s access widens in Asia
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Can Silkroad seedless lemons add zest to citrus category?
The variety’s many advantages make it one to watch for the future, says Rubén García of Ciqua Levante
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Machinery takes centre stage in Berlin
Fruit Logistica is the place to see the latest and greatest from across the fresh produce supply chain, and Ilapak has the machinery section well covered
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Apple & Pear Australia launches new IP development venture Twenty Degrees
Twenty Degrees to specialise in commercial development of branded fresh produce, integrating Apal UK subsidiary Coregeo and managing Apal trademarks including Pink Lady
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Ruby Rush shines in Southern Africa trials
Sugrafiftythree, a new early red seedless grape variety to be branded as Ruby Rush, seems to offer new commercial opportunities for growers
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Russia looks to source more bananas from India
Country’s phytosanitary authority Rosselkhoznadzor suggests import volume will increase, Reuters reports
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IBO names Mario Steta as new chairman
Steta takes on new role as industry faces challenges including varietal conversion, climate change volatile market and trade issues.
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Ecuador moves to de-escalate banana dispute with Russia
Industry defends phytosanitary record and calls for swift resolution to the impasse
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ProducePay raises US$38m to drive global expansion
Funding will be used to accelerate international growth of the business
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Diplomatic row threatens Ecuadorean banana exports to Russia
Russian call for suspension of certificates of five banana exporters generates concern within the sector
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Tesco predicts big future for ‘best-ever’ easy peelers
Supermarket and supplier AMT Fresh believe new mandarin hybrids could replace clementines in the UK
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Europe’s mango imports hit by El Niño
Volumes from Latin America into the Netherlands have seen a “huge decrease”, according to Anton Filipo of LBP Rotterdam
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BerryWorld has big plans for Egyptian blueberries
Northeast African country’s production has potential to supplement year-round supply alongside South Africa, Morocco and Spain
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Mega fires hit operations at Port of Valparaíso
Chile’s premier fruit port says operations will continue “in a controlled manner” as president declares state of emergency
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Hazel Technologies announces Malkeet Padda as VP of postharvest operations
Padda takes on newly created role making the move from vertical farming company Plenty Unlimited
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Dutch winter strawberry crop springs back
Winter production has returned following last year’s mass shutdown in the wake of the global energy crisis
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Greek strawberries recover well after extreme start
As the Greek strawberry season reaches its halfway point, Fruitnet talks to Alexandros Polydoropoulos, agronomist at Greek producer and trader Labidino, about the impact of the hot and dry weather conditions and the outlook for 2024
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Areflh event highlights water management initiatives
Innovation and collaboration are the key to solving the water crisis, conference hears