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Orsero Group and Molari family buy into berry joint venture
New partnership project called Frutti di Gil sees one of Europe’s largest fresh produce distributors make significant investment in Italy’s burgeoning soft fruit business
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Retail execs deny exploiting UK growers
Supermarket bosses defend retail-grower relationships at EFRA Committee inquiry
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NCGM farm visit explores challenges facing British asparagus growers
Paul Grimshaw of NCGM catering supplier D.D.P and Andy Allen of Portwood Asparagus give us the lowdown on the 2025 British asparagus season and the sustainability challenges facing producers
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NFU Cymru welcomes SFS stakeholder group
Welsh farming union supports new stakeholder group to assess government sustainable farming scheme
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Support offered to black citrus growers in Eastern Cape
A new R1.2m agreement will support the commercialisation prospects of black citrus producers and break down export barriers
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Banana sales and costs hit Del Monte's net income
Sales and net income both fell during the opening quarter of the year when compared with 2023
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South African avocados granted access to India
Exporters eagerly await final arrangements to key new markets India and China, so they can begin shipments
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Greek strawberry producers make sustainability a priority
Sustainability is becoming a big focus in Greek strawberries, according to Alexandros Polydoropoulos, agronomist at producer Labidino, not least the responsible use of water
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Westfalia Fruit celebrates arrival of first seafreighted Kenyan avocados in India
The company is the market leader in India and largest importer of avocados over the last two years
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SanLucar receives Agriculture Award for Internationalization
Jorge Peris, SanLucar general manager SanLucar has been given the Award for Internationalization at Levante-EMV’s Agriculture Awards 2024, in recognition of its agro-industrial contribution to the social and economic development of the Valencian Community. As well as having its headquarters in Valencia, the region is home to ...
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Zespri European sales season begins following delayed start
Arrival of second and third shipments kickstart sales after delayed start due to mice contamination
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LeaderBrand opens large-scale greenhouse project in Tairāwhiti
Ribbon cutting by New Zealand minister for regional development Shane Jones officially opens multi-year greenhouse project
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MPs express concern over post-Brexit border measures
Cross-party rural affairs committee disappointed at lack of clarity in government new border check measures
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Strong Chinese market drives Chilean fruit exports
Value of shipments climbs 4 per cent in the first quarter of 2024
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Comment: No time to waste on supply chain emissions
When it comes to assessing the carbon footprint of your business, it’s time to face up to net zero’s biggest challenge, says Ben Jones of Aethr Associates
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Sakata stands out
Group continues to showcase its commitment to leading in tomato breeding through innovation, offering a diverse range of products
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Queensland government trials farm gate price monitoring scheme
Scheme to be led by industry bodies and include negotiation training
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WSU runs online contest to name WA 64 apple
Naming contest part of wider rollout that will see variety reach growers in 2026 and retailers by 2029
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Spanish Charentais melon plantings continue to fall
Land, water and cost pressures are reducing the planted area of Charentais melons in Spain, but France and Morocco have seen a slight increase
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Changing 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