Supply news from Eurofruit
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ArticleDry conditions a concern for Greek stonefruit producers
The north of Greece is known for its reliable rainfall, but this year’s abnormally warm, dry weather is a worry for peach and nectarine growers preparing for the new campaign
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ArticleSunny outlook for Anecoop’s Bouquet watermelon campaign
Good weather has been favourable for crop yields and quality, while wide-reaching marketing campaign will seek to reactivate consumption
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ArticleCrimson Snow apple volume overtakes Kiku for first time
As Kiku Variety Management celebrates 25 years in business, the success of this white-skinned variety points to a bright future for the club apple specialist
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ArticleEveryone wins with autonomy
Autonomous climate and irrigation management can benefit growers and greenhouse companies in multiple ways, according to Ronald Hoek, chief executive officer of Blue Radix
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ArticleSpanish stonefruit campaign off to good start
Earliest production zones are reporting a good quality crop this year
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ArticleEuropean apricot volumes unchanged
Production down in France and Italy, Greece bounces back and Spanish output and acreage increase against the five-year average
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ArticleTough times for Peruvian bananas
Production issues and mounting competition from other suppliers hit exports
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ArticleZespri puts NZ kiwifruit on hold in Europe after mice alert
No fruit from company’s first new-season consignment of SunGold will be released until further inspections have been carried out and any affected product is destroyed
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ArticleEnza Zaden talks tomato traits
Resistance is important as the fight against ToBRFV continues, but other traits such as taste, shelf-life, colour and yield are also crucial given retail and consumer preferences
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ArticleEcuadorean banana exports rally
Lower supply from Central America and Colombia favours Ecuadorean exports in March
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ArticleGerman avocado imports grow 402 per cent in a decade
South America accounted for half of all imports last year
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ArticleLooye intent on meeting the highest taste expectations
The high price point of Dutch producer Looye Kwekers’ premium tomatoes raises expectations, but the company’s commitment to delivering the best taste means consumers should never be disappointed
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ArticleEosta goes Fairtrade for organic avocados grown in Kenya
The Dutch organic company is introducing Fairtrade certification for its Kenyan avocados, as it looks to help growers build economic and ecological resilience
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ArticleDefra delays post-Brexit border checks
UK government postpones start of physical checks on EU food imports for sixth time to avoid “serious disruption” at the border, according to report
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ArticleChiquita opens Europe’s biggest ripening centre in Bergamo
The facility has 24 ripening cells on two levels and two packaging lines with a capacity of 45 trays per minute
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ArticleThe Alizza Fruit scoops Superior Taste Award
From this summer, the variety will also be available from South Africa
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ArticleWCO presents SH forecasts and elects new co-chairs
Sergio del Castillo and Badr Bennis replace outgoing chairs Justin Chadwick and José Antonio García
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ArticleCGC denounces South Africa’s WTO action
Committee accuses South Africa of “threats and blackmail” towards the EU
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ArticleWaiting longer to build stronger
Bayer’s vegetable seed segment is launching its first wave of ToBRFV-resistant tomatoes this year, encompassing a range of types and varieties
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ArticleConditions in Turkey bode well for Alanar cherry campaign on German market
This season’s excellent cherry quality and high calibres are perfect for the German market, says Yigit Gökyigit, commercial coordinator at Turkish grower-exporter Alanar Fruit Company