Keelings announce that Keelings Fresh International have acquired another business, Caposud, as of 12th January 2024. Caposud, located in the Rungis market in Paris, have operated for over 17 years as specialists in the sourcing and distribution of high quality, high value, fresh produce with a
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South African table grapes seemed to dominate the market; imports from Namibia and Peru only played a supplementary role. Chilean batches, pre-packaged in bowls, were usually sent directly to retailers. Deliveries expanded overall. According to the BLE, the demand did not always keep up. Low
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In a recent development for the Indian F&V/horticulture sector, INI Farms, part of the AgroStar group, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with LuLu Group International, to build a direct farm-to-retail partnership for the Indian Cavendish Bananas. read more

Kiwifruit has proven itself as a powerful mood booster and new research from the University of Otago has shown just how fast its effects can be. In a study, published in The British Journal of Nutrition, researchers found the furry fruit improved vitality and mood in as little as four days. read more

MSC Invernaderos has been working on greenhouse projects all over the world for over 30 years and has had successful projects in nearly 70 countries. Having a long history with projects in tropical areas, it remains an area of expertise for them, and they have just concluded their latest
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Fresh Del Montehas announced its latest pineapple innovation, Rubyglow, with a red outer peel. The product is being launched for the first time in China, in time for the Chinese New Year, as part of the company's big debut in that market. About 5000
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For the dried fruit category, the year just ended was positive, with good value figures (click here to read more), also thanks to medium-high inflation figures, generated by price increases (especially in the first half of the year), but volumes also showed positive trends
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Once again this year to celebrate the Arancia Rossa di Sicilia Igp, the president of the consortium, Gerardo Diana, climbed to the summit altitudes of Mount Etna to pay homage to Europe's highest active volcano. Diana set off on foot from the Sapienza refuge, located 1910 metres above sea level.
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With just a few weeks to go until the end of 'The Anti-Inflation Quarter', the initiative called by the government to help keep prices down and protect the purchasing power of households, Lidl confirms its commitment and continues to reduce prices in its assortment. read more

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In August 2023, the UK Government published its Border Target Operating Model which introduced new customs procedures and import controls for live animals; food of animal origin; germinal products; animal by-products; plants; plant products; fruit; vegetables; and horticulture products imported
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Last week, fruit and vegetable prices in Bulgaria remained stagnant, according to data from the State Commission on Commodity Exchanges and Markets (SCCEM). read more

The International Rootstock Symposium (IRS) will make its debut at Macfrut 2024 as part of a section dedicated entirely to genetic innovation in the rootstock sector. The symposium will feature four seminars that will address the latest results of public and private research on apple, pear,
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UNICA has implemented an initiative called "At UNICA we put on our aprons". This is a comprehensive training and awareness programme aimed at all employees and their families who are part of UNICA GROUP cooperatives. The aim of this programme is to
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Six months after its creation, CEO Kenneth Avery tells Fruitnet why the new breeding powerhouse is a win-win for growers and consumers, and what we can expect to see from the company in the coming year. read more

What are your main hopes heading into 2024? read more

NGTs are part of the toolkit that enables breeders to accelerate their programmes and bring faster, better quality plant varieties to market. When they are available in all sectors and regions, NGTs are a key advantage to accelerate the
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According to the association, the results reflect the diversity of Brazil's fruit supply and the continued growth and recognition of the quality of Brazilian produce on world markets. read more

A “substantial range” of imported European fresh fruit and vegetables could be subject to UK border inspections from the autumn of this year, the FPJ has learned. read more