News from Eurofruit – Page 5
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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
New variety from AMFresh business has high internal and external coloration and a long post-harvest life
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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
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Strong close to Greek kiwifruit campaign
Demand in Europe and North America remains strong for Greek kiwifruit, says Youphoria Fruits’ George Kallitsis, as the campaign enters its final stages
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Versatility and convenience behind Belgian cucumber rise
In Belgium, consumption of cucumbers has nearly doubled over the last 15 years, and cooperative BelOrta says a whole new market is opening up for snacking and added convenience
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Certified Pickup rolled out at Port of Antwerp
The Port of Antwerp authority calls Certified Pickup an important step in the digitalisation of the logistics chain for containers
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European supermarket chains install fruit ripeness scanners
Retailers including Jumbo and Migros have apparently recorded higher avocado sales and reduction in waste thanks to arrival of AI-based checkpoints
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Agrovision secures its largest ever private equity investment
Blueberry grower-marketer continues to target growth in the category as it pursues premium product distribution model
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RejoicePro targets next level for Egypt
Mina Eissa, formerly of Egyptian exporter Ghabbour Farms, founded RejoicePro Consulting in 2018 with the aim of helping growers in Egypt to export their fresh produce
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Cut tax on fruit and veg to boost consumer health, says report
New research based on consumer survey in seven countries suggests governments can do more to help people meet WHO’s recommended daily intake
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South African apple and pear growers turn to solar energy
Several producers who supply leading exporter Tru-Cape say their irrigation systems now depend far less on the country’s consistently unreliable national electricity network
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Banana prices rise in UAE as Ramadan demand soars
Demand for fruits in the UAE has increased during the start of the holy month of Ramadan, with banana prices “hitting the ceiling”, according to Altaf Hussain Trading’s Mustafa Altaf