All News articles – Page 140
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NewsGlobalGAP sets out stall at Huelva berry congress
Organisation said it engaged in fruitful discussions with the sector on importance of certification
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NewsDutch firm debuts next-level conveyor belt for potato processors
Ammeraal Beltech’s food-grade synthetic belt with anti-stick and anti-starch properties makes cleaning easier and ensures a longer lifespan
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NewsZespri on track for record returns to growers
Company expects to sell its NZ kiwifruit sales to top NZ$4.5bn, marking a return to form after last season’s underwhelming result
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NewsChina grants access to fresh Malaysian durian
Access provides a significant boost for Malaysian industry and adds another supply source to China’s competitive durian market
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NewsChina and New Zealand resume kiwiberry trade
New protocol signed between governments grants access for kiwiberries after eight-year pause
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NewsGovernment injects A$5m into Melbourne irradiation upgrade to aid horticulture exports
Investment will double the irradiation capacity at the Steritech X-ray facility boosting biosecurity protections and enhancing trade opportunities for fresh produce
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NewsIndian apple imports rise by over 70 per cent
Fresh apple imports forecast to reach a record 510,000 tonnes as demand for healthy food in India increases
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NewsAsiafruit Knowledge Centre launches at Asia Fruit Logistica
Asiafruit Knowledge Centre is the brand-new content hub at the heart of Asia Fruit Logistica, and it’s open to every visitor and exhibitor
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NewsRecord-breaking Hort Connections buoys Australian fresh produce industry
The 2024 event saw 20 per cent increase in both delegate and grower attendance on previous year
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NewsIndustry leaders discuss sustainable agriculture and net-zero efforts
The final panel of this year’s Festival of Fresh saw industry leaders talk tech innovation, productivity and profitability
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NewsDP World opens its largest-ever UK warehouse to meet consumer demand
The logistics giant has invested over £34m into the warehouse which was completed in Coventry last month
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NewsApril sees Spanish export volume and value increase
Fepex reveals that export volume for the month climbed 14 per cent on 2023, with value up 10 per cent
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NewsMajor suppliers speak out at Festival of Fresh
Nationwide boss Tim O’Malley was unflinching in his assessment of the financial struggles at AH Worth Group business QV Realisations
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NewsNFU calls for political support to ‘Save Our Spuds’
Union says potato sector is under huge pressure from a perfect storm of challenges
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NewsFestival of Fresh Awards reward ‘dedication and dynamism’
Ali Capper, Sysco GB and Riverford were among the award winners at FPJ’s 2024 open-air summer festival
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NewsGreek producers contend with climate, labour and commercial challenges
Cost inflation and unpredictable market demand have made it even more difficult for fruit producers in the Greek region of Thessaly to maintain their business
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NewsRain delays ripening, reducing window for Kenyan avocados
Excessive rain and the ongoing Red Sea crisis have created headaches for Kenyan avocados this season, delaying ripening and increasing the transit time to their main market in Europe
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NewsResearch finds 91 per cent of Brits prefer homegrown cherries
Independent research on behalf of Driscoll’s also reveals that seven of the 10 best-performing cherry varieties were British
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NewsBritish blueberry season kicks off
Hall Hunter will supply 50 per cent of the 6,000 tonnes of UK-grown blueberries expected to hit retailer shelves
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NewsCopefrut releases second Sustainability Report
Highlights include achieving the first carbon-neutral fruit in South America