All Production & Trade articles – Page 21
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AnalysisFruit Logistica: New fruits and vegetables by design – part 2
The second of a two-part session on the Fresh Produce Forum stage looked at what must be done to match the expectations of retailers, consumers and policymakers
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NewsNationwide Produce doubles capacity at AGP onion packhouse
Anglia Growing Partnership expands Lincolnshire facility as supermarket demand for English onions rises
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NewsDel Monte's yearly results reveal net income growth
Company reports on higher net income despite a dip in sales during 2024, with pineapples, avocados and fresh-cut fruit the star performers
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NewsGood year for Argentine cherries
Sector reports strong sales and good prices on the international and domestic market, but Chilean threat looms
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NewsDR watermelon exports grow, melons contract
Exporters turn to Puerto Rico and US and demand from France tails off
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NewsMichael Simonetta to retire from Perfection Fresh
Rod Quin appointed as successor and will assume the chief executive role on 1 July 2025
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NewsSeeka begins kiwifruit harvest with RubyRed
Strong crop on the cards for red kiwifruit variety grown in New Zealand
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NewsAldi adds avocados to ethical sourcing model
Avocados are the next step in the retailer’s journey towards responsible fresh produce sourcing
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AnalysisFruit Logistica: New fruits and vegetables by design – part 1
The first of a two-part session on the Fresh Produce Forum stage discussed new breeding techniques and technology
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CommentNFU Cymru keen to collaborate with Senedd on SFS
Wales’s farming union highlighted importance of continued SFS collaboration in meeting with Welsh deputy first minister
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PodcastsFruitbox 113 · Franka Rodriguez, Aldi South Group
Franka talks to Chris about the extension of Aldi South Group’s ethical sourcing model into avocados, with more categories on the horizon
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NewsFruitMasters adds Bestum to Best of Berries range
The largest Dutch fruit cooperative aims to expand its availability of top-quality, sweet blackberries this year
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NewsTesco reports strong demand for rhubarb as UK production continues to expand
Consumer interest in rhubarb as a flavour has apparently led to a growth in demand for the fresh product itself
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NewsParaguay mulls avocado potential
The country currently has around 500ha of production and has dipped its toe into the export market
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CommentSouth African grapes mix old markets with new
New opportunities beckon, but traditional markets are still key for the country’s table grape industry
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NewsCosta supports local community organisations in Guyra and Armidale
Grants awarded to a range of community groups and projects around Costa production location
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NewsNew Zealand hosts Indian kiwifruit development delegation
Delegation from Nagaland visits Zespri operations as part of efforts to develop Indian kiwifruit production
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NewsBerries top Australian horticulture ahead of BerryQuest International
Berries had the highest production value of any Australian fruit in 2023/24
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NewsVietnam’s durian exports to China plummet 80 per cent this month
Decline follows China’s updated inspection measures after discovering Auramine O residues in Thai shipments late last year
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NewsTurkey’s Alanar shifts focus to own stonefruit production
Turkish grower-exporter Alanar has announced its decision to export only its own production of cherries, apricots and figs in order to prioritise quality and control, as well as reducing the financial risk