All Production & Trade articles – Page 13
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NewsGlobal blueberry leaders gather in Cape Town for IBO Summit
The International Berry Organization Summit opens in Cape Town this week, bringing together global blueberry players as Southern African producers seek new market opportunities and regional cooperation
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NewsT&G Fresh and Kaikohe Berryfruit partner to expand berry operations
Venture sees Kaikohe Berryfruit lease its 10ha site for nine and a half years to grow premium blueberries and strawberries for the domestic and export markets
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NewsSweet Sensation pear harvest begins with 6,000 tonnes expected
Premium pear variety has established itself as a European retail mainstay, with Dutch growers expecting to strong demand this season as harvesting gets underway
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News‘Sky is the limit’ for fresh suppliers moving into dried
There is strong opportunity for fresh fruit suppliers to diversify into dried fruit or nuts thanks to commonality among consumers and growth in key markets, according to speakers at a new Asiafruit Showcase session
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NewsSun World teams up with Pairwise to develop pitless cherries
New JV combines advanced plant breeding technology with global fruit expertise to deliver consumer-desired traits
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NewsItaueira to showcase expanded melon offering at Fruit Attraction
Portfolio includes the Rei melon and the Rei mini seedless watermelon
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NewsPolish berries go the distance as season starts
Polskie Jagody adds new commercial raspberry production to complete its berry portfolio while continuing to expand its global reach and test new varieties
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NewsFood prices rise for fifth consecutive month
Food and drink prices have risen by an annual rate of 5.1 per cent in the fastest increase since January 2024, new ONS figures show
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NewsBioFirst launches BioWorks division in European market
BioFirst Group has officially launched BioWorks as an independent division in the European market, focusing on developing biopesticides and biostimulants to support growers with biological crop protection solutions
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NewsCosta registers five new blueberry varieties in Laos
Registration follows successful launch of its Laos blueberry farm earlier this year
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NewsFyffes surpasses sustainability targets despite severe climate challenges
Fruit brand exceeds multiple targets in latest biennial report, achieving goals in waste reduction, water management and packaging despite facing severe climate change impacts including tropical storms and increased pests
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FeaturesAgAR robotic platform advances on European orchards
Coming’s agro-bot will be on display at German exhibition Agritechnica, as the Serbian firm shows off its autonomous alternative for carrying out traditional operations in orchards and vineyards
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NewsTesco crowned top British apple retailer for second year running
Asda takes BAPL prize for best year-on-year performance in apples, while Sainsbury’s emerges as biggest supporter of UK-grown pears
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NewsDR organic bananas turn the corner
Industry back on its feet with volume growth and stable quality, says grower-exporter Fresh Fruit Dominicana
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NewsPhilippe Binard highlights European strawberry production decline despite €2.7bn market value
European strawberry production has declined 13 per cent over the past decade despite representing a €2.7bn market, with cultivation now covering 74,000ha, Freshfel Europe’s Philippe Binard told the International Strawberry Conference
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NewsPriest Bros strike gold adding apple value
Victorian apple growers launch apple juice, catering to health-conscious shoppers with bring a premium, grower-led product
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NewsSumitomo appoints David Morey to national sales role
Morey will lead a team of ten regional managers strategically based near key growing regions around Australia
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NewsJingold achieves 96 per cent recycled packaging in sustainability push
Italian kiwifruit company says it has passed a number of milestones in first-ever sustainability report
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NewsRobots help Scottish berry growers combat mildew disease
Angus Soft Fruits deployed Thorvald robots using UV-C light treatment to control powdery mildew during Scotland’s exceptionally hot summer, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional fungicides while protecting crop quality and boosting yields
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NewsGenesis Fresh eyes global expansion despite labour shortages
Polish exporter Genesis Fresh is preparing for a larger apple crop this season while navigating climate uncertainties and labour shortages