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News updates for the European fresh produce business.
Sollum study offers cucumber lighting insight
Delphy collaboration explores how far-red modulation and short morning blue light can optimise cucumber growth, physiological balance, and energy efficiency
Hi-tech salad bars power Picadeli’s global growth
The Swedish salad pioneer says it is achieving major success with its foodtech concept
Maersk makes solid start to 2025
Shipping giant reports on good start to the year despite an “increasingly volatile environment”
Fairtrade “remains the go-to ethical label” for shoppers
Clear link to responsibly made products is recognised by consumers of all ages, new research shows
Macfrut: News and highlights from Rimini trade fair
Fruitnet presents a round-up of stories from this year’s Macfrut trade show, which took place in Rimini on 6-8 May
Officials support Italy’s fruit and veg business in face of major challenges
National minister of agriculture and Emilia-Romagna’s president back future growth in country’s fresh produce sector
Conversations
Fruitbox 113 · Franka Rodriguez, Aldi South Group
Franka talks to Chris about the extension of Aldi South Group’s ethical sourcing model into avocados, with more categories on the horizon
Fruitbox 112 · Daniel Sauvaitre, Interfel
Chris and Daniel look at global trade policy and its impact on the fruit and vegetable business
Fruitbox 111 · Duncan Jones, Sinclair
Duncan talks about Sinclair’s new home-compostable fruit label, described as a “huge step forward” in making fruit and vegetable labelling a 100 per cent sustainable practice
Officials support Italy’s fruit and veg business in face of major challenges
National minister of agriculture and Emilia-Romagna’s president back future growth in country’s fresh produce sector
Four Frutura companies achieve B Corp certification
CEO David Krause said the certification process has “made Frutura a better company”
Chiquita Panama warns of irreversible losses due to strike
Company calls on employees to return to work to protect the fruit and ensure its proper harvest, packaging, and export
Chilean apple exports set to grow slightly in 2025
Preliminary forecast from Chile’s Pink Lady Fruit Committee points to a 4.4 per cent increase in shipments
New variety boosts South Africa’s early season blueberry business
Blueberry growers in South Africa and Zimbabwe have started harvesting the 2025 crop, with good demand locally and overseas
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Morocco announces new subsidy plan for citrus exports to Europe
Five-year plan aims to boost the competitiveness of citrus industry
Import growth reported in Spain
Fruit imports in particular registered notable growth through the January-February period, according to Fepex
Syngenta Vegetable Seeds and Tropic announce gene editing partnership
Alliance adds to Syngenta’s toolbox of new breeding technologies enhancing its ability to address emerging disease threats
Autumncrisp gains ground in Southern Africa
It has been another year of progress for the Autumncrisp grape variety in South Africa
First South African avocado containers arrive in China
Early shipments of South African avocados land in Shanghai, marking the first arrivals of the season
Ifad launches first-ever project to help Libyan farmers combat water scarcity
The US$9.2mn investment project will help 57,000 smallholder farmers and pastoralist households in chronically dry areas
Chestnut Hill Farms announces passing of William Sheridan
Former Chiquita and Del Monte industry veteran of 40 years has died, the company has announced
ICA unveils new initiative to boost fruit consumption in the young
Goal is to inspire healthy eating habits and reverse the downward trend in consumption
Maersk upgrades IoT connectivity across its fleet
Shipping giant has begun the roll-out of its new digital connectivity platform OneWireless aboard 450 vessels
Strong set of first-quarter results for ICTSI
Revenue climbed 17 per cent with net income up 14 per cent, the terminal operator announced