Chiquita CEO warns 2027 could be worst year for bananas in decades
Carlos López Flores said the industry will sell fewer bananas next year as war and weather push up production costs
Chiquita CEO warns 2027 could be worst year for bananas in decades
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Fruitnet Events
Fruitnet Citrus Congress to unite competing origins around shared challenges
Industry leaders from Egypt, Morocco, Turkey, Spain and South Africa will discuss how to build a stronger global citrus category
Fruitnet, Planasa and Fall Creek promote Berry Business Week
Companies call on companies to put March dates in their diaries, after confirming four-day programme in Huelva and Seville
Hear from the experts at Fruitnet Tomato Congress
A sterling speaker line-up has been announced for leading tomato event Fruitnet Tomato Congress, which takes place in Granada, Spain, on 5-6 November
Technology
Omer-Decugis and Semmaris to build Dunkirk platform
The €49mn project is set to double the French group’s fruit ripening capacity by the end of 2027
Biobest launches autonomous Polly robot for tomato pollination
Zeropack appoints Buzzi to drive expansion of biodegradable range
Yuksel Seeds targets flavour, resistance and Gen Z tomato shoppers
Silal Group signs blueberry deal to expand UAE production
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Citri&Co and Orth partner to bring AI agronomy to global fruit operations
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Rijk Zwaan hosts inaugural European Salad Summit
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Sustainability
IMG Citrus achieves Florida Fair Trade first
Florida-based IMG Citrus has secured Fair Trade USA certification, making it the first citrus grower in the state to achieve the standard
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Yuksel Seeds targets flavour, resistance and Gen Z tomato shoppers
Falling consumption “cause for concern” in Spain
Freshuelva and Huelva Riega join forces in defence of water
Next-gen bananas another step closer after breeding barrier falls
Organic support cannot be optional, says IFOAM
Logistics pressures mount for Turkish exporters
Comment: What ‘reliable’ should mean when your cargo is perishable
Packaging
Zeropack appoints Buzzi to drive expansion of biodegradable range
New sales chief to expand markets and company’s PHA-based product range, now being used on Gandini’s tomato crops
Fruit Logistica 2027: Know what matters next
Fefpeb president calls for industry unity
Tosca showcases plastic circular pallet in Madrid
Euro Company targets fresh produce aisle with innovative nut packaging
Sorma launches EVA-700 pre-sizing machine in Madrid
StePac launches next-generation retail pouches for fresh produce
Events
Macfrut 2027: the future of fresh produce is here
Next year’s exhibition puts spotlight on Chile, Piedmont, and kiwifruit, with new layout, new partnerships and exclusive preview event
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