News from Eurofruit – Page 67
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NewsSouth Africa’s early stonefruit gains momentum
A new season brings hope to South African stonefruit growers for improved export volumes compared to last year
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NewsChiquita project Yelloway unveils first TR4-resistant banana
Yelloway One is first variety to emerge from Chiquita’s joint venture research project with KeyGene, MusaRadix and WUR
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NewsAnecoop holds first-ever Kaki Persimon Group Congress
Event takes a deep dive into the productive and market outlook for Persimon kakis
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NewsStatistics Handbook highlights growth in intra-Asia trade
Asiafruit Statistics Handbook 2024 underlines how China’s surging demand for tropical fruit is driving the intra-Asia trade
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NewsEuropean Commission proposes €120m for farmers hit by extreme weather
Following the recent floods across Europe caused by Storm Boris, the European Commission has promised financial aid to those farmers affected
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NewsEl Ciruelo debuts new slogan
Campaign invites consumers and customers to take better care of themselves
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NewsFarmers face up to climate change challenges
Farmer Voice survey, conducted on behalf of Bayer, finds 75 per cent of growers are open to innovation to cope with climate change
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NewsCarrefour sees veg sales rise after meal kit merchandising trial
Trial with Ghent University suggests placement of vegetable packs alongside plant-based protein and recipes can inspire more shoppers
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NewsCalifornia avocado growers angered by US inspection switch
USDA’s decision to pull Aphis inspectors out of Michoacan and Jalisco has prompted serious concern, says California Avocado Commission
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NewsDaniel Sauvaitre elected president of Interfel
At the elective General Assembly held on 24 September, Daniel Sauvaitre was appointed president of Interfel alongside vice-president Christian Berthe
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NewsBeeHero brings pollination tech to Peru
CONAPI and BeeHero partner to bring precision pollination technology and education to Peruvian beekeepers
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NewsBlue Whale says Candine ready to pack
The first Candine apples of the season are ready for packing, according to Blue Whale’s Mehdi Benaissia, who says the variety is perfect for the Asian market
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NewsAmerican dreams
A new transatlantic logistics service is gearing up to transport EU fresh produce from the Port of Antwerp to Pennsylvania, as Benelux exporters eye niche trade opportunities in certain vegetable categories
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NewsRijk Zwaan increases Vietnam presence
The vegetable seed company has opened a new trial station in Vietnam’s Lam Dong region
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NewsChilean exporters prepare for US port strike
With the first blueberry shipments due in a few weeks, exporters hope for swift resolution to conflict
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NewsWatercress industry bids farewell to pioneer Malcolm Isaac
Former boss of Hampshire Watercress and Vitacress Sales launched UK’s first pre-packed salad and persuaded M&S to run its first-ever TV advert for food
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NewsFrutura announces sustainability milestones
Agrícola Don Ricardo becomes first Frutura company to achieve B Corp Certification
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NewsLidl named best produce discounter at Fruitnet event
Retailer picks up consumer-voted award for eighth time and reaffirms commitment to local sourcing and organic fruit and veg
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NewsZimbabwe aims to become a key blueberry supplier
The country’s avocado industry recently gained access to China, a success that is inspiring Zimbabwe’s blueberry business
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NewsFyffes research highlights pineapple storage failings
More than 80 per cent of consumers fail to store pineapples correctly, eating them later than is optimal, the group finds