All Production & Trade articles – Page 49
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NewsCould new strawberry varieties replace Wimbledon’s Malling Centenary?
The iconic Malling Centenary strawberries served at Wimbledon could soon be replaced by new varieties offering significantly longer shelf-life and reduced waste, according to one industry expert
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CommentOzone: a cleaner, smarter future for fresh produce
In June, MAF Industries hosted Open Days in Wenatchee and California, to give producers rethinking their treatment of water the chance to see ozone in action, says MAF’s Camilla Khrulova
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NewsMajor milestone for South African raisin production
South African raisin production has officially surpassed 100,000 tonnes for the first time, defying earlier concerns about crop losses due to adverse weather conditions
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NewsTesco expects bumper British cherry season this summer
Britain’s largest supermarket chain Tesco will sell only UK-grown cherries across most ranges from this week, as favourable spring weather conditions have led to a bumper harvest of sweeter, juicier fruit
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NewsOne Banana receives prestigious Walmart Trust Award
Family-owned banana supplier One Banana has been recognised with a prestigious Walmart Trust Award, highlighting the company’s excellence in sustainable production and food safety innovation
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NewsTense times in Cape citrus groves as US tariff pause counts down
South African citrus exporters are facing a critical week as the 90-day pause on new 30 per cent US tariffs expires on 9 July, potentially hitting the Cape citrus industry at the height of its export season.
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NewsCambodia ban heaps pressure on Thai fruit trade
Cambodia’s ban on Thai fruit and vegetable imports causes oversupply on domestic market, with tropical fruit suppliers bearing brunt of impact
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News‘Glastonbury’ of regen farming set to welcome thousands
No-till cultivation, integrating trees with veg production and food policy debates among the wide-ranging sessions relevant to fresh produce sector at Groundswell regen farming festival
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CommentComment: Tropical fruit market outlook remains positive despite global challenges
Despite widespread geopolitical turmoil and economic challenges, the outlook for tropical fresh fruit remains extremely positive according to RaboResearch’s Cindy van Rijswick at the Fruitnet Tropicals Congress.
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NewsTesco ahead in the race to sell most British apples
Asda and Lidl are at the top of the leaderboard for greatest increases in YOY sales of British top fruit as trade body releases interim results
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NewsGlobal avocado market surpasses US$20bn
New RaboResearch report shows new acreage and more diversified supply base is driving export growth
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NewsCitrosol highlights benefits of its Citrocide Fresh-Cut System
Company says recent EFSA report reinforces the benefits its Citrocide Fresh-Cut System disinfection model
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NewsFresh Del Monte celebrates International Pineapple Day with “world-first”
Company marks occasion with spotlight on Del Monte Zero, the “first-ever carbon-neutral pineapple”
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NewsMontosa champions quality as driver of growth in avocado sector
Speaking at Fruitnet Tropicals Congress, company said added value, specialisation, and close collaboration with retailers are key to sustainable growth
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NewsArra Cherry Crush continues to gain ground and open new markets
Volumes are building in Brazil, while 2025 marked the first commercial shipments from India
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CommentMagicTrap tackles flea beetle in high-value veg
Kent-based Zantra agronomist Alice Whitehead explains how she is putting MagicTrap to novel use as a flea beetle monitoring tool in high-value vegetable crops
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NewsCatalan pears bounce back
This year’s pear harvest will arrive with empty warehouses and a moderately optimistic outlook
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AnalysisThe future is bright for tropicals
Fruitnet Tropicals Congress hears how quality, consistency and better marketing are key to boosting sales
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AdvertorialCamposol opens Peruvian blueberry season in Asia with first ocean arrival
A new route from Chancay Port significantly reduced transit time
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NewsInterpera conference tackles key challenges facing pear industry
Experts met in Hasselt, Belgium to address critical challenges facing the sector, including declining consumption and production difficulties