News from Eurofruit
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Produce coalition launches II production costs survey
The Global Coalition of Fresh Produce, the body bringing together fresh produce associations from around the world, has launched its second global survey into the costs of fruit and vegetable production and trading, and the prices received by growers and intermediaries. The survey is a follow-up of ...
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Jersey Royal season gears up with producer power shift
The acquisition of the island’s biggest supplier is one of the sector’s most significant events in years
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Vog introduces Innovation Corner to showcase apple advances
New mobile retail displays bring together consortium’s top brands in one place
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Sale of Dole Fresh Vegetables off the table
Dublin-based multinational announces mutual termination of agreement with Fresh Express for the sale of the business
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Better start for Argentine apple exports
Exports up 16 per cent in the first two months of 2024 compared to year-earlier period
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Promising new fungicide discovered by UC Davis biologists
Chemical ebselen found to help prevent fungal infections in a range of crops
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Colombia leads the way in purple passion fruit
As the only country able to ship the product to Europe by sea, Colombia has stolen a march on its African rivals
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Colombian avocados reaffirm their sustainability credentials
Corpohass signs up to the Colombian Business Council for Sustainable Development
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South African fig exporters hope for better year
The country’s fig industry is confident that it will exceed the previous season’s export volumes
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Trader Joe’s puts banana price up by 21 per cent
Aldi Nord-owned supermarket changes price point after more than 20 years and says change is “necessary” due to recent increase in costs
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Higher avocado yields bring new opportunities for Kenya’s Karakuta
Kenyan avocado producer Karakuta is boosting its volumes of Hass through new investments in clonal technology and new operations in Tanzania
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Argentine lemon sector feels the heat
Times may be tough for Argentina’s lemon sector, but Salix Fruits is seeing its own programme grow year after year
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Genesis Fresh debuts Onix pigmented orange
Genesis Fresh hopes to shake up the pigmented orange segment with the launch of Onix, a new variety discovered in Seville that combines high internal and external coloration, an extended post-harvest shelf-life, durability and an attractive size profile. “Onix represents a breakthrough in the pigmented oranges segment, ...
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Washington Apple Commission president to retire
Todd Fryhover leaves the position after 18 years
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Fast-tracked NZ-EUFTA welcomed by New Zealand produce industry
New FTA enters into force early on 1 May reducing tariffs on New Zealand fresh produce exports including kiwifruit and onions
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FoodPLUS launches Changemaker Awards
First winners will be announced at September’s GlobalGAP Summit 2024 in Warsaw
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High costs remain the big challenge for the future of Belgian strawberries
Strawberry volumes from Belgium are set to rise in the coming weeks as the new campaign hits its stride, but the main issue going forward is diminishing returns for growers
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European market clear for first arrivals of Chilean kiwifruit
Low European stocks augur well for the start of the Chilean kiwifruit campaign but New Zealand volumes are up
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Trio of top athletes recruited for new California Prunes campaign
European social media campaign to feature champion swimmer, diver and volleyball player
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Albert Bartlett completes acquisition of The Jersey Royal Company
The two companies say the move will help deliver a sustainable future for the crop