El Universal: Mexican avocado traceability compromised by criminal gangs
An article in the Mexican newspaper claims that the country’s avocado export chain to the US has been infiltrated by organised crime
El Universal: Mexican avocado traceability compromised by criminal gangs
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Axia rejects suggestion that ToBRFV resistance has been overcome
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Conversations
Fruitbox 118 · Kurt Ratschiller & Benjamin Laimer, VIP Val Venosta
Chris talks with Kurt and Benjamin about how VIP Val Venosta is looking to breathe new life into the Golden Delicious offering
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Greenyard’s founder discusses the company’s recent privatisation and explains why he sees an urgent need to redefine healthy eating
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Sydney-based retail consultant explains how supermarkets can reconnect with customers through better design, storytelling, and a renewed focus on food
Marketing
Water For All mangoes target values-driven shoppers
Continental Fresh hopes its Water For All initiative will help to sell more mangoes in the US, while providing clean water to greater numbers
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Fruitnet Events
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Keep calm and berry on: Top takeaways from Fruitnet Berry Congress
Mike Knowles and Maura Maxwell are joined by FPJ editor Fred Searle for a berry-themed edition of The Fresh Ideas Show podcast
Berry business faces up to new challenges as growth continues
Investment in varieties, segmentation, marketing and technology will help build more profitable berry business, delegates heard at Fruitnet Berry Congress
Technology
Kronen launches AphidWash to tackle contamination in salads
AphidWash uses physical action to remove up to 90 per cent of aphids from salad leaves during the industrial washing process
Moulton Bulb and IPP see onion volumes double in five years
Comment: EU on home stretch to protect select NGT varieties
PPWR: Pro Food joins calls for postponement of implementation date
Ifco moves to support customers on EU packaging regulation compliance
Avocados From Mexico launches AI-powered consumer answer engine
RFID pilot scheme aims to eliminate the need for manual labelling of picking crates
PPWR: What to do now, and what can wait
The technology helping to get growers on track
Events
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Sustainability
Water For All mangoes target values-driven shoppers
Continental Fresh hopes its Water For All initiative will help to sell more mangoes in the US, while providing clean water to greater numbers
Dutch glasshouse growers fear major losses after irrigation ban
Fruits Rouges & Co makes first trimodal shipment
Moulton Bulb and IPP see onion volumes double in five years
Ifco moves to support customers on EU packaging regulation compliance
Cherries provide cheer for UK growers
On International Avocado Day, Mexico flags progress in implementing new model for forest protection
Zero Carbon Forum welcomes first wholesaler in Sysco GB
Innocent awards £1mn in grants to fruit and veg projects
Packaging
PPWR: Pro Food joins calls for postponement of implementation date
‘Stop the Clock’ campaign argues that complete rules are needed before the regulation is enforced
Ifco moves to support customers on EU packaging regulation compliance
PPWR: What to do now, and what can wait
Tesco to sell Cotton Candy-branded grapes year round
European consumers prioritise sustainable packaging despite cost pressures
West Pak Avocado unveils new organic programme identity
F.lli Orsero fires up guacamole kits as consumers warm to avocados
Events
Macfrut 2026: global fruit and vegetable sector meets in Rimini
Trade fair returns to Rimini Expo Centre on 21-23 April 2026, with over 800 international buyers expected to attend
Looking inside every fruit without ever cutting one open
How Orbem’s industrial MRI technology is eliminating guesswork, waste, and labour dependency from fresh produce quality control
Macfrut: much more than a trade fair
A year-long journey through the global fresh produce supply chain culminates in Rimini on 6-8 May
Rooted in innovation: Macfrut 2025 unites science and agriculture
The International Potato Symposium and the International Symposium on Biotechnological Tools in Horticulture are among the highlights of Macfrut’s 42nd edition