News from Eurofruit – Page 26
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NewsHortifrut launches Peru blueberry season with China shipment
Chilean berry giant’s first container of the 2025/26 season is expected to arrive in Shanghai on 30 July, with transit time reduced from 32 to 25 days
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NewsPortugal approves emergency use of Vestaron’s tomato leafminer bioinsecticide
Portuguese tomato growers gain access to a new biological solution for controlling the destructive tomato leafminer pest, as authorities grant 120-day emergency use authorisation for Vestaron’s Spear LEP bioinsecticide
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NewsTesco invests millions in new London Gateway distribution centre
UK retailer partners with Witron to develop modern, energy-efficient facility at London Gateway, with operations expected to begin in 2029
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NewsItalian SunGold growers achieve record returns with Zespri
Company’s Italian SunGold kiwifruit generated record-breaking returns for the past season, marking an all-time high for the 1,200 licensed growers across six Italian regions
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NewsMaersk opens strategic cold chain facility in Peru’s Olmos region
Logistics giant Maersk has strengthened its presence in Peru’s agricultural sector with a new 17,500 sq m packing and cold chain logistics centre in Olmos, designed to handle avocados, blueberries, and mangoes for global markets.
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NewsBayWa reports €1.6bn loss as it attempts to overcome ‘most serious crisis’
German conglomerate reveals impact of recent liquidity problems, but insists transformation plan will ensure long-term financial stability
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NewsGrapes boost muscle strength in postmenopausal women, study finds
Regular consumption of grapes can significantly improve muscle strength and potentially boost irisin levels in postmenopausal women, according to groundbreaking clinical research from the University of California, Davis
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NewsItaueira invests €12.5mn in new melon production
Brazilian fruit supplier commits significant investment to restore melon production base in Ceará state, with plans to expand to 3,000ha over next two years
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NewsMitrofresh expands with new office in China
Netherlands-based mushroom and exotic produce specialist has opened a new office in Guangzhou as part of its strategy to expand business beyond the European Union
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NewsBeta begins blueberry exports to China from Chancay
Peruvian company has shipped its first containers of Sekoya blueberries to China and expects 25 per cent export growth this season
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NewsUS Apple Association applauds new agricultural funding bill
Association welcomes signing of Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, highlighting increased funding for speciality crop programmes and beneficial tax provisions for growers
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NewsSouth African citrus industry under threat from US tariffs
South Africa’s agriculture minister has warned that the country’s citrus industry faces severe challenges from impending US tariffs, potentially undermining job creation and economic growth in rural communities
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NewsIFPA gains UN environmental accreditation to strengthen industry voice
The International Fresh Produce Association has received accreditation status from the United Nations Environment Programme, enhancing its ability to represent the fresh produce and floral industry in global environmental forums
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NewsGreenyard USA/Seald Sweet names Andrea Montagna as co-CEO
Florida-based fresh produce supplier introduces new leadership structure as part of long-term succession plan and growth strategy.
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NewsJerte Valley Picota producers focus on quality and innovation
Producers’ organisation Agrupación de Cooperativas del Valle del Jerte is undertaking a genetic improvement programme to develop new stalkless varieties with enhanced characteristics
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NewsTrump tariffs will hit South African fruit exports hard
South African fresh produce exporters are bracing for a major blow as the US imposes 30 per cent tariffs from 1 August, potentially derailing established trade programs and threatening rural employment
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NewsWestfalia Fruit acquires Dutch avocado specialist Greenpoint Trading
Global avocado company expands European operations with acquisition of Dutch foodservice supplier, known for its Avojoy brand
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NewsBreeders and buyers convene for first-ever Mantua melon meeting
Major seed companies and industry stakeholders will convene in Mantua on 22-24 July for a landmark event addressing critical challenges facing the European melon sector.
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NewsUK topfruit industry ‘faces decline’ without better support
British Apples & Pears says government and retailers need to come together to back an industry that stands at a crossroads