Stonefruit

Dole unveils new logistics model for southern France

Partnership with Sète-based logistics provider Primever expected to reduce reliance on road freight out of Spain

Fruits de Ponent to study benefits of agrovoltaics

EU project will analyse how AI can be applied to the development of renewable energies in agriculture

Stellar line-up for Fresh Produce India

India’s premier business event is back in Mumbai on 3-4 April with an exciting line-up of top speakers, unique experiences and first-rate networking opportunities

Conventional shipping programme from South Africa is growing in stature

Exporters are supporting the country’s conventional shipping programme to counter wind delays in Cape Town

New mapping technology supports Australian biosecurity responses

Initiative allows first responders and authorities to utilise grower location data to quickly plan protection zones in the event of a pest or disease incursion  

Turkey’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

Chile kicks off D’Agen plum campaign

Fresh and dried shipments expected to reach 100,000 tonnes this season, of which around 70 per cent will go to China

Smart fruit management: BIOMETiC’s latest innovations at Fruit Logistica 2025

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Find out how the company’s AI-driven processing helps fruit suppliers to address market challenges

Comment: South Africa appears ready to expand

The country’s fruit exporters are more confident this year as production continues to grow, but they must continue to pay attention to potential supply chain disruptions

Hortgro launches US stonefruit promotion

Plum Possibilities consumer campaign aims to drive demand for plums and encourage shoppers to participate in the sweepstakes

Mexico and Canada order retaliatory measures against Trump’s tariffs

Canada rolls out 25 per cent tariffs against US products while Mexico set to push tariff and non-tariff measures 

South African stonefruit sector ramps up focus on innovation

Growers are adopting a range of new techniques and research projects

Russian imports rise, as exports to EU plummet

Exports of Russian fruit and vegetables to the EU fell by nearly threefold in 2024 compared to 2023, while vegetable imports into Russia increased by 10 per cent

Moldova looks west

Alexandra Bîcu, a marketing specialist at the producer and exporter association Moldova Fruct, explains why we’re set to see plenty more of the country’s fruit in the UK and EU in years to come

MSC switches India-Africa service from Coega to Cape Town

Move expected to benefit exporters in South African’s Western Cape region that want to sell more in the Gulf and Indian subcontinent

Improvements at Cape Town Container Terminal

Sati confirms reports of improvements in productivity at Cape Town Container Terminal, aided by fewer windbound hours

Fresh Produce Vietnam: agenda announced

Fruitnet’s brand-new event in Ho Chi Minh City explores every aspect of the booming Vietnam market

WA Farm Direct commences Queen Garnet sales in Western Australia

Australian-bred plum to hit shelves in Western Australia across summer with exports bound for Asian markets

Summerfruit Australia on search for new CEO as Trevor Ranford departs

Announcement precedes the launch of new Summerfruit Masterplan due in April 2025

Spain F&V Group reports progress on market access

Cherries, citrus, persimmons and apples are among the products seeking to enter new markets

Coming soon: FPJ Marketing & Branding Special

FPJ’s first-ever Marketing & Branding Special celebrates innovation and offers inspiration as opportunities for fresh produce brands grow in the UK