News from Eurofruit – Page 8
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Ecuador strengthen trade links with China
Rafitication of Free Trade Agreement will significantly boost exports of bananas and non-traditional fruits in the coming years
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Aldi extends new sourcing model to pineapples
A year on from the launch of its new banana sourcing strategy, Franka Rodriguez, director of global sourcing at Aldi South Group, outlines the progress made and the challenges encountered along the way
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Dulcis debuts at Fruit Logistica
The first commercial campaign is off to a positive start, with a sales volume of almost 300 tonnes anticipated for 2023/24
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Chilean fruit industry unites under new brand
Frutas de Chile launched internationally at Fruit Logistica 2024
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Ecuador keeps up the pressure on bananas
Demands for fairer pricing and a more streamlined approach to certifications top the agenda in Berlin
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Southern Hemisphere apple exports set to rise
The six leading apple suppliers in the Southern Hemisphere will produce more and export more as a group in 2024, but the story is different for pears
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Agroponiente Group obtains LEAF Marque certification
The sustainable quality seal is used in 19 countries with a total of 310,537 certified hectares worldwide
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T&G Global revises 2023 loss estimate amid insurance “complexities”
New estimate pegs pre-tax losses at between NZ$60m and NZ$67m
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Antonio Muñoz Armero passes away at 93
One of the pioneers of Spanish agriculture, Muñoz took Murcian produce to the world
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South African citrus industry welcomes new shipping service
Hapag-Lloyd announces weekly service to two South African ports
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South Africa’s compliance effort targets sensible, sustainable steps
The South African fruit industry says its answer to the proliferation of social and environmental certification schemes is rooted in realism and pragmatism
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Fairmiles research highlights benefits of airfreighted produce
Campaign seeks to rebalance debate and highlight importance of airfreight to African farmers
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Bloom Fresh to license proprietary varieties in China
Breeder to support licensees and act against nurseries and growers who illegitimately use proprietary varieties and trademarks
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Westfalia’s first avocados to China due to arrive in March
Company says opening of market to South African avocados is an exciting development, as industry’s access widens in Asia
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Can Silkroad seedless lemons add zest to citrus category?
The variety’s many advantages make it one to watch for the future, says Rubén García of Ciqua Levante
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Machinery takes centre stage in Berlin
Fruit Logistica is the place to see the latest and greatest from across the fresh produce supply chain, and Ilapak has the machinery section well covered
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Apple & Pear Australia launches new IP development venture Twenty Degrees
Twenty Degrees to specialise in commercial development of branded fresh produce, integrating Apal UK subsidiary Coregeo and managing Apal trademarks including Pink Lady
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Ruby Rush shines in Southern Africa trials
Sugrafiftythree, a new early red seedless grape variety to be branded as Ruby Rush, seems to offer new commercial opportunities for growers
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Russia looks to source more bananas from India
Country’s phytosanitary authority Rosselkhoznadzor suggests import volume will increase, Reuters reports
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IBO names Mario Steta as new chairman
Steta takes on new role as industry faces challenges including varietal conversion, climate change volatile market and trade issues.