News from Eurofruit – Page 87
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NewsFarmers need support to reap the benefits of AI
Sarah Addezio, senior innovation partner at Digital Catapult, says that several key barriers currently stand in the way of AI adoption among farmers
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NewsKenya’s Karakuta unveils state-of-the-art avocado facility in Nairobi
Kenyan avocado exporters were hindered last season by a lack of capacity caused by a reliance on third-party packhouses, according to Karakuta CEO Grace Ngungi, who described the investment as “game-changing”
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NewsHortifrut Genetics launches gemstone-inspired brand strategy
Aim is to enhance brand recognition and highlight the “exceptional” quality of new berry offerings
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NewsSouth African stonefruit sector ramps up focus on innovation
Growers are adopting a range of new techniques and research projects
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NewsStrong container throughput drives growth at Port of Antwerp-Bruges
Volumes up in 2024 despite challenging landscape
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NewsSuccess of organics ‘depends on retail expansion’
As Made in Nature campaign concludes, research suggests there is still plenty of potential to grow sales
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NewsPolish berries in pole position
Polskie Jagody’s Dominika Kozarzewska talks about the company’s expanding range, diversifying markets and the formation of the new Horticulture of the Future Cluster
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NewsEcuador registers slight increase in banana exports in 2024
Shipments up 1.57 per cent despite climatic issues hitting production, Acorbanec said
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NewsTrump withdraws tariff threat as Colombia backs down in row over repatriations
Bananas and avocados among the products in the firing line as US president ordered 25 per cent tariffs on Colombian imports
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NewsMission Produce expands global sourcing
Move will meet growing demand for avocados and mangoes in Europe
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NewsBryan Barsness joins Prophet as business development manager
Barsness has more than two decades of expertise in the ag-tech and food-tech industries
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NewsRijk Zwaan champions tomato varieties
Seed specialist says its tomatoes combine high resistance with flavour, highlighting its new ToBRFV-resistant Anizalla RZ variety
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NewsSmallholders and responsible farming in the spotlight at Fruit Logistica
Panel discussion will spotlight smallholder contributions to global adoption of responsible farming practices
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NewsVessel carrying Chilean cherries to China breaks down in the Pacific
Maersk reassures customers that claims will be handled swiftly and efficiently if CNY window is missed
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NewsInterest in Leanri continues to grow in Spain
Variety is among the most sought-after in Spain since beginning of 2025, according to trade platform Naranjas y Frutas
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NewsSouth Africa’s citrus supply chains ‘must improve’
New report by the Citrus Growers’ Association identifies areas in which logistics and distribution must change
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NewsPlastic waste in spotlight at inaugural Pact Network Connect
First global gathering of food and plastics networks meets to discuss actions to cut food and plastic waste
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NewsAbrafrutas expects fruit exports to soar thanks to EU-Mercosur
Brazil’s sales could top US$1.8bn by 2029, according to the country’s fruit export association
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NewsBlue Whale revamps apple aisle with innovative marketing
The French apple exporter is focused on gaining in-depth knowledge of consumers to deploy a category-based approach that it says is proving highly successful in French supermarkets
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NewsMove to mainstream retail helps organic sales recover in Germany
New USDA report suggests decreased inflation has also contributed to an improvement in sales of organic produce