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NewsGreek show Freskon boosts international participation
Last month’s Freskon exhibition in Thessaloniki attracted more exhibitors and visitors from outside Greece than ever before, as competition heats up for multiple products on the European market
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NewsEarly start for Portuguese apricots
Tomás Ferreira of Granfer, the country’s biggest stonefruit producer, looks at the outlook for the new campaign
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NewsInterest high for Greek pears as campaign closes
Following a positive campaign for Greek pears, a lack of hailstorms and excessive rain bode well for the new season, but the threat of climatic disturbances will always remain, according to Paris Karastergios of Karastergiou Bros
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NewsSiza: farms can play big role in combatting climate change
The Sustainability Initiative of South Africa has become a household name in the South African and international fresh produce sector and plays a crucial role in the pursuit of sustainability
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NewsIndian ag-tech start-up Superplum receives US$15m in series A funding
Hellman & Friedman senior advisor joins as Superplum chairman
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NewsChanging climate poses challenge for Egyptian stonefruit
Later, shorter winters are creating quality issues for Egyptian stonefruit producers, while an early season in Spain is further limiting the supply window
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NewsStonefruit season concludes in South Africa
The country saw mixed results this season, but exporters anticipate great opportunities in the future
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NewsAgrintesa merges with stonefruit and citrus specialist Osas
Company extends its production further south to secure new supply of products including Calabrian clementines and Ondine flat peaches
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NewsDry conditions a concern for Greek stonefruit producers
The north of Greece is known for its reliable rainfall, but this year’s abnormally warm, dry weather is a worry for peach and nectarine growers preparing for the new campaign
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NewsSpanish stonefruit campaign off to good start
Earliest production zones are reporting a good quality crop this year
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NewsEuropean apricot volumes unchanged
Production down in France and Italy, Greece bounces back and Spanish output and acreage increase against the five-year average
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NewsHortgro champions South African stonefruit in US
Industry body looks to ignite winter stonefruit demand in the US through consumer promotions
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NewsMore Spanish regions sign up to stonefruit marketing campaign
From this year, cooperatives in Extremadura and Andalusia will join those from Murcia, Valencia, Aragón and Catalonia
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NewsHow can fruit growers conserve water? Just ask the trees
British apple supplier Adrian Scripps joins trial to evaluate special ‘listening’ technology, which could interpret stress signals in plants and help growers produce more sustainably
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NewsRoyal steps up production of Sanguina blood nectarine
Now in its third season, the variety is winning over new consumers across Europe
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NewsSouth African stonefruit strives for sustainability
The SIZA platform is helping the industry to stay at the forefront of ethical and environmentally sustainable trade
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NewsDomestic demand high for Israeli stonefruit as exports drop
The war in Gaza has affected labour availability in Israel, but the fall in stonefruit exports has more to do with rising transportation costs and strong domestic demand
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NewsHigh domestic demand holds back Turkish stonefruit exports
The quality of peaches, nectarines, apricots and plums produced in Turkey has risen in recent years, according to Mustafa Arslan of MDA Agro, with only strong domestic demand restraining exports
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NewsSouth African delegation to India excited by market potential
Extensive visit by South African fresh produce industry to India brings home positive vibes
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NewsMarenny Vale Orchards and Central Park Orchards join for big Goulburn Valley sale
EOI sale campaign aggregates properties from five families across Victoria’s Goulburn Valley region