All Production & Trade articles – Page 9
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NewsIFPA welcomes Trump’s removal of Brazilian fruit tariffs
The International Fresh Produce Association has welcomed the Trump administration’s decision to eliminate tariffs on Brazilian agricultural imports, including tropical fruits, saying the move will help maintain affordability for American consumers
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NewsEnza Zaden launches ‘future-proof’ tomato
Vegetable breeder unveils variety developed for large cluster segment, offering high yields and strong disease resistance
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NewsCameroon banana exports rise despite major producer halt
Other major operators managed to increase exports in September-October compared with same period last year, with subsidiary Compagnie des Bananes de Mondoni now the country’s third-largest banana exporter
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NewsChiquita “on schedule” with resumption of operations in Panama
Full production should resume by the end of 2026, the multinational’s president said
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NewsHail hits Valencia’s persimmon harvest
Around 5,000 tonnes of the fruit believed to have been damaged, but losses could have positive impact on prices
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NewsLaos longan and durian gain access to China
New agreements follow a series of initiatives between the countries to improve Laos growing techniques
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NewsAldi toasts Goatham partnership as it marks 30k tonnes of British apple sales
Discounter has a 20-year contract in place with Kent-based topfruit grower
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AnalysisIs the divide in the tomato market destined to widen?
Faced with new challenges, some foresee the increasing commoditisation of fresh tomatoes, despite continued success for premium varieties
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FeaturesWaitrose Foundation celebrates 20th anniversary milestone
Group looks back on a project that pioneered ethical trade and sustainable supply chains
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NewsProHass: Peruvian avocado exports on course to reach 1mn tonnes
Exports have surged from just 479 tonnes in 1999 to a projected 692,000 tonnes in 2025
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NewsArgentina makes first-ever shipment of fresh oranges to Ecuador
Shipment marks a historic milestone for the citrus-growing region of Entre Ríos
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NewsPeruvian mango prices slide as export volumes bounce back
Shipments for the first ten months of the year up 179 per cent in volume
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NewsUniversity of Minnesota launches grower-focused fruit licensing model
The University of Minnesota has launched Superior Fruit Innovations, a new licensing model designed to bring premium apple and grape varieties to direct-market growers of all sizes for the first time
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NewsCoronation Food Project celebrates 11 million meals in two years
Project inspired by King Charles has raised £20mn and delivered almost 5,000 tonnes of surplus food to communities in need since its inception
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NewsDefra ‘broadly accepts’ Efra Committee findings as negotiations begin for UK-EU SPS Agreement
Government agrees to many of committee’s recommendations as UK moves away from Border Trade Operating Model
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NewsGB Potatoes launches national survey to assess scale and health of industry
Research will build picture of business confidence and production levels, helping shape investment decisions, market development and productivity improvements
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NewsChilean stonefruit exports to rise in 2025/26
Shipments to increase by 11 per cent, with plums leading the charge
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NewsInflux of Chilean cherries causes concern in Argentina
Chilean fruit is displacing local production and putting downward pressure on prices
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NewsSouth African table grape industry responds to US tariff adjustments
The South African Table Grape Industry has welcomed recent US tariff reductions on agricultural products but expressed disappointment that table grapes and other key fruit exports were excluded from the exemptions
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NewsZespri raises 2025/26 forecast with record per-hectare returns
Zespri has upgraded its November forecast for the 2025/26 season, with per-tray returns increasing across all fruit groups and record per-hectare returns now projected