News from Eurofruit – Page 63
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NewsTru-Cape trusts in Pink Lady progress
As new markets in Europe and Asia come into play, one of country’s leading apple exporters says ‘best is yet to come’ for the brand
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NewsJumbo and The Greenery point consumers towards new cabbage variety
This autumn sees the arrival of Savoy pointed cabbage, developed in partnership with Bejo and AS de Boer, on the retailer’s shelves
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NewsTesco, Sainsbury’s, and M&S to sell British strawberries at Christmas
West Sussex-based supplier The Summer Berry Company believed to be first to offer year-round commercial production of strawberries in UK
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NewsProspects high for Pink Lady this apple campaign
While total apple volumes from Europe are down this season, Pink Lady expects production to grow by 5 per cent, with quality set to maintain the brand’s high standards
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NewsZespri trials Italian red kiwifruit in Belgium
Having established production of RubyRed in Italy, New Zealand-based company seizes opportunity to test market in Europe
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NewsFepex welcomes EU ruling on Western Saharan produce
ECJ decision excludes fruit and vegetable production from the region from Morocco’s Association Agreement with the EU
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NewsPortugal’s Rocha pear crop will be lower than forecast
National assocation of producers says production will be less than half potential volume for third successive year
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NewsGenesis Fresh unveils new-look brand
Refresh reflects company’s expanded product offering and increased market penetration
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NewsOlympic Food Group changes name to Fruitful Ventures
Group aims to convey ‘adventurous’ character and distinguish own identity from that of its subsidiaries, which include Olympic Fruit
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NewsColombia’s largest banana exporter excited about new port
Much-awaited opening of Puerto Antioquia in north of country also represents watershed moment for exports of avocados, mangoes and plantains
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NewsEosta switches to seafreight for Peruvian Ataulfo mangoes
The delicate Ataulfo mango, previously only transported by air from Peru, is now available by sea, according to Dutch organics distributor Eosta
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NewsDutch veg growers aim to be chemical-free by 2026
Growers United, Harvest House, Oxin Growers, The Greenery, and Zon oversee trial projects to explore alternative production methods
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News‘Options limited’ for importers as US port strike continues
Suppliers and distributors hope for speedy resolution to dispute as shipments are diverted – some to destinations outside country
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NewsSouth African raisin production to top 100,000 tonnes
This season’s output is forecast to be 150 per cent bigger than a decade ago, industry body Raisins South Africa has revealed
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NewsZeropack returns with renewed strategy
Company will be at Fruit Attraction to showcase its 100 per cent biobased and biodegradable products
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NewsFresh Inset and Janssen PMP in Vidre+ partnership
The companies initially worked together to evaluate the technology for post-harvest storage and fresh produce transportation
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NewsSoluna apple shows promise in Asia, as production expands
The first batch of Soluna apples grown in Europe is expected to be exported to Asia this year, while Australian volumes are forecast to grow by 15 per cent, as momentum builds for the brand in the region
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NewsHortifrut launches virtual reality tool
BerryReality is an immersive virtual reality experience that presents the berry industry from within
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NewsSouth African grape volumes continue steady rise
SATI’s first forecast of new season backed by new research which suggests country’s grape variety mix remains in tune with market demand
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NewsItaly expects as pear production more than doubles
The head of marketing consortium Opera La Pera explains why Italy’s pear business is quietly confident of a return to better days