All Production & Trade articles – Page 61
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NewsWAO research hones in on strategy to grow UK avocado sales
Industry body also outlines plans to grow the category in Europe and Asia
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NewsNature’s Pride expands Peru school food forest project
Dutch importer expands sustainability project from six to nine schools, as it attempts to educate communities about nature and sustainable agriculture
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NewsItalian pear exporters ready for Ecuador market opening
Select group of companies will ship the fruit to Ecuador for first time in 2026, after inspectors from the South American country completed a successful tour of orchards and packhouses
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NewsFairtrade announces new minimum prices for bananas
Fairtrade has announced new minimum prices for bananas at Fruit Attraction 2025, with average prices increasing by 6 per cent at ex works level to support over 37,000 farmers and workers globally
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NewsChambers joins Marionnet Label programme
Move is set to boost the premium raspberry market in the UK
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NewsTru-Cape achieves record Pink Lady apple packout rates
South African apple supplier says it achieved its highest ever packout of Pink Lady apples this season, with both packhouses achieving increased qualification rates through targeted investment and precision orchard management
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NewsThe Summer Berry Company harvests premium Malaika raspberry variety
Fruit producer The Summer Berry Company has begun harvesting commercial volumes of Malaika, a premium raspberry variety with jumbo fruit size and exceptional shelf-life, marking the start of wider European availability
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NewsHortifrut seeks to revitalise berry category with new offerings
Company introduces formats that “culturally connect with families worldwide”
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NewsNew Zealanders cut back on fresh produce as prices rise
Cost of living pressures force families to reduce spending on fruit and vegetables
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NewsBlueberry push for US Asia trade talks
US lawmakers want to prioritise market access improvements for blueberries in trade negotiations in Asia
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NewsDel Monte and Spreafico enter strategic partnership in Italy
Spreafico to exclusively market Del Monte products in Central and Northern Italy and Sardinia
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NewsSati issues estimate for South African grape crop
If present weather conditions persist, export volumes for South African grapes could exceed 81mn cartons, according to industry association Sati
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NewsEquifruit named one of Canada’s top growing companies
Fairtrade banana supplier makes The Globe and Mail’s list for fourth consecutive year
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NewsWorldwide Fruit wins Waitrose’s Farming for Nature Engagement award
Supplier has been recognised for investing in wide range of nature-friendly farming projects and pioneering work by several of its topfruit growers
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NewsNew Riverford campaign celebrates freshness and farmers
‘So Fresh It’s Still in the Soil’ dramatises the care, humour and passion of organic veg box supplier’s growers and pickers
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NewsAngela Eagle chooses berry producer for first official farm visit
New minister visited Hugh Lowe Farms with NFU president Tom Bradshaw to tour berry trials and discuss seasonal workers and crop protection
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NewsUnica Group posts record turnover
Company’s consolidated turnover for 2024/25 exceeds €800mn for first time
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NewsUniban beefs up European presence
Company significantly expands its transport and warehousing services with creation of Uniban Logistics
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NewsFall Creek expects Sekoya varieties to reach 20 per cent of Peru blueberry exports
US company’s trademarked portfolio now present in more than 30 countries worldwide, with varieties including ArabellaBlue FC14-062 and FCM14-057 grown at commercial scale in leading production regions
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CommentThe water challenge: why embracing the Raingrown concept offers a real solution
As water resources come under mounting pressure globally, Eosta says its Organic Raingrown concept offers a sustainable alternative for water-intensive crops, relying solely on natural rainfall while supporting better soil water retention through organic farming methods