All Production & Trade articles – Page 11
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CommentComment: Korea’s casual dining chains put fruit centre stage
A move by family restaurant chains to promote fruit-themed desserts signals untapped opportunities in Korea’s foodservice sector, but delivering the right consumer experience is key
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NewsMastronardi Produce wins seven Superior Taste Awards
Canadian marketer secures International Taste Institute recognition across tomatoes, cucumbers, strawberries and blueberries
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NewsEx-Macfrut and Apofruit director joins Kiwi Passion
Renzo Piraccini one of three new appointments, as kiwifruit consortium targets further expansion
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NewsAsbama slams government plans to cut banana production
Union warns that limiting banana production would affect more than 18,000 families in Colombia’s Caribbean region
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NewsKatherine Faull takes the reins of Summerfruit Australia as new CEO
Carrie Starkings steps down after 14 months at the head of industry body
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NewsFitó unveils brand refresh
New tagline, ‘Seeds. People. Planet.’ reflects the company’s strengthening international presence
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NewsJapan suspends Indian mango imports
Industry loses access to Japanese market after quarantine inspectors reportedly find issues with pest-control protocols
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NewsAustralian avocado industry launches global-first VR supply chain training programme
New initiative sees avocado industry partner with Woolworths to focus on quality across the avocado supply chain
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NewsAlizza Fruit earns top marks at Superior Taste Award
The premium citrus variety is one of only two citrus varieties ever to earn the highest three-star rating
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NewsFoodservice supplier startup celebrates five years
New Covent Garden-based Fresh Union Group has marked five years of rapid expansion since setting up during Covid to supply hospitality and foodservice
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NewsOne direction for Fresh Direct
On a visit to Fresh Direct’s Bicester hub, Nina Pullman finds a business adapting to customer needs, with a focus on added value and availability, despite challenging macro conditions
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FeaturesTurkish stonefruit ready to bounce back
Despite rising logistics costs and regional uncertainty, Turkey’s MDA Agro is investing in new infrastructure, as it looks forward to a strong stonefruit season
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NewsEcuador banana business on red alert as El Niño looms
As export growth slows, country’s growers and exporters face up to container shortages, deteriorating infrastructure, and climate change
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NewsMission and Westfalia declare force majeure due to Mexican avocado shortage
Companies blame surging field prices and strong US demand for highly volatile market
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NewsCosta expands blueberry breeding programme with launch of BluGenix
BluGenix will amplify the reach of Costa’s blueberry varieties into global markets
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PodcastsReflecting on 14 years of Australia’s avocado industry with outgoing AAL CEO John Tyas
Plus, a look at fresh produce marketing with dietitian and CEO of Foodwatch Jemma O’Hanlon
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NewsApple season underway for Australia’s Montague Farms
Australian producer celebrates new season Envy and yello apples with range of chef developed recipes
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NewsMOYA Showcase: Flavorite matches produce with purpose
Marking a decade of impact and more than A$1mn raised for charity, Flavorite’s Maddie’s Month campaign continues engaging consumers and driving donation-lined sales
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NewsFPC raises concerns over new SPS deal with EU
The Fresh Produce Consortium has warned of new costs, greater complexity and more border friction as a result of proposed UK-EU SPS arrangements
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NewsExperts urge action to avoid food crisis
The UK is “sleepwalking” into a food crisis, food experts warn the government in a co-signed letter demanding urgent action