All Production & Trade articles – Page 23
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Article
Tough season for Albanian tangerine growers
Good production for Konispol’s mandarins but low prices mar campaign
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News
South African nectarine production increases
New plantations come into play as the industry sees rising demand and improved grower returns
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Article
Westfalia Fruit celebrates 75 years of sustainable growth
Anniversary caps another year of continued market growth for the company
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Article
Bloom Fresh holds first-ever open day in Peru
Bloom Fresh varieties made up over 60 per cent of Peru’s table grape export offer in 2023/24
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Article
The Power of Branding
For decades, own-label has dominated the fresh fruit and vegetable aisle at Britain’s top supermarkets. But now high costs and tough market conditions are putting huge pressure on margins. So is own-label still the only game in town?
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Gavin Scurr elected as chair of Australian Fresh Produce Alliance
Piñata Farms managing director to lead AFPA agenda prioritising workforce policy, sustainability and export development
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Hong Kong potential for US exporters
Hong Kong imports from US recover in 2023 growing 20 per cent
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Shareholders approve Costa takeover
Takeover to be implemented on 26 February pending Federal Court approval
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Comment
Comment: Top three sustainability trends in 2024
Richard Bonn of Aethr Associates lays out the three major sustainability trends that fresh produce companies must respond to during the next 12 months
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Podcasts
Fruitbox 100 · Franka Rodriguez and Michael Fellner, Aldi South Group
In the 100th episode of Fruitbox, Chris speaks with one of the world’s biggest food retailers on the hot topic of responsible procurement
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News
Strong start to the season for Pink Lady apples
The Pink Lady Europe Association will be unveiling its results, strategy and latest news at Fruit Logistica in Berlin
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Article
French protests escalate as siege of Paris begins
Situation sparks wave of condemnation from Spanish producers as trucks are delayed and destroyed
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Logistics UK calls for govt clarification on EU produce imports
UK government must clarify classification of European fruit and vegetables given risk to supply chain, says transport body
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Rust mite hits Dominican Republic banana exports
High incidence of the pest causing quality issues, leading to a sharp drop in weekly shipments
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California Avocado Commission season forecast predicts shorter crop
Volumes down on last season but delayed picking could see production spike
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Dutch cucumber sales stable but energy costs hit home
Nick Rietveld, senior sales for cucumbers at The Greenery, says the company is focusing on natural cultivation
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Ecuadorean port operator ramps up security
The explosion of drug trafficking and related violence in Ecuador has made security a hot topic in the banana industry. One business taking the problem seriously is Contecon, which operates the country’s largest port in Guayaquil
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Analysis
Comment: Bumpy journeys ahead for grape suppliers
Of all the perishable cargoes affected by the Panama Canal drought, the Red Sea crisis, and infrastructure issues in South Africa, table grapes have been worst hit. And now, market prices may be about to fall
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Article
Chilean blueberry forecast revised upward
Latest estimate pegs export crop at 80,000 tonnes, up from the 73,500 tonnes predicted in November
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Brazilian apples carve out new markets
Consumers in the Middle East are showing a growing interest in Brazil’s premium export offer