Supply news from Eurofruit – Page 34
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NewsEgyptian citrus lands in India marking the start of the season
IG International celebrates with ceremonial opening of the first container of fresh grapefruit and lemons
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NewsBella Fruitiva sees breadfruit potential in Europe
European demand for breadfruit has been so strong that Mauritian exporter Bella Fruitiva has decided to start its own production, according to managing director Vickram Meghu
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NewsBelgian Conference pears make inroads in Brazil
The vast Brazilian market has traditionally been dominated by pears from Portugal and Argentina, but the Belgian Conference is now winning over consumers in the country
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NewsTariff tactic runs risk of further inflation, says breeder
Plant Sciences’ Steve Nelson fears impact on winter imports from Mexico will mean a rise in prices for buyers in the US
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NewsSweden’s Ewerman secures breakthrough deal with Engrosfrukt in Norway
Five-year supply agreement marks parent company Greenfood’s first major fruit and veg supply deal in the Norwegian market
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NewsGreater shipping opportunities for South Africa
Ambitious conventional reefer shipping programme brings a new dimension for the country’s fruit exporters
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NewsAndalusian citrus production to rise in 2024/25
Coag forecasts 20-22 per cent increase in volume, with good calibres anticipated
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NewsNorth Carolina eyes sweet potato export growth in Europe
The North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission is ramping up production for the UK and other European markets for 2025
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NewsLufthansa and Maersk strive for airfreight decarbonisation
Lufthansa Cargo will use 400 tonnes of Sustainable Aviation Fuel on behalf of Maersk in the remainder of 2024
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NewsRise of Egypt’s juicing industry likely to impact European citrus market
With issues in the Red Sea disrupting Egyptian exports to Asia, analysts had been predicting a glut of oranges on the European market, but the opening of new juicing facilities in Egypt could significantly ease the pressure
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NewsGerman trade association forms quality management team
Global Fruit Point’s Thies Claussen and Frutania’s Volker Kötting head up new committee with focus on quality issues
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NewsNorth America’s produce business in for ‘bumpy ride’
Oppy boss and IFPA chair John Anderson warns Trump tariffs could cause significant supply distortion for fruit and veg trade
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NewsCapespan welcomes new port setup as new-season grapes set sail
Company says strategy of using Port of Walvis Bay for shipments from Namibia and Orange River could be extended to other fruit exports
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NewsANPP offers revised apple and pear forecast
French apple volumes are now expected to be 3 per cent lower than was predicted at Prognosfruit in August, according to the French topfruit association, while the pear harvest has been revised up
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NewsVanguard expects strong demand for Peruvian grapes
Early end to European and Californian seasons have led to good commercial conditions for the country’s exporters
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NewsTrump tariffs are disaster for produce trade, say business leaders
Planned duties on Mexican and Canadian imports risk higher prices for consumers and damage to supply chains
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NewsIFPA welcomes court decision on labour ruling
Ruling is “a victory for farmers and the agricultural community nationwide”, Cathy Burns says
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NewsBloom Fresh wins victory over serial Italian grape infringer
Grower ordered by Bari court to remove all illegal plantings of the variety IFG Eleven, known as Sugar Crisp
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NewsHazera's new tomato greenhouse aims to combat disease and boost quality
Seed specialist says the Made-based facility is a ”significant milestone” in meeting its high-tech tomato ambitions
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NewsAngus Soft Fruits marks 30 years at annual conference
Scotland’s leading berry supplier hosted its yearly conference this month, celebrating 30 years of business and assessing the best path forward for its growers and partners