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Dia is increasing its investment in promoting fresh produce to encourage shoppers to eat more healthily.
2026-01-15 13:00
The Spanish retailer Dia has announced that it will invest €180 million this year to finance promotions on a variety of products, with a particular emphasis on fresh fruits and vegetables.
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Drinks, desserts, and decorations: F.lli Orsero launches Duetti
2026-01-15 13:00
F.lli Orsero has launched a new product line called Duetti ('Duets'), as part of its strategy to offer consumers premium fruit and vegetable products with a distinct added value.
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The Washington State Fruit Commission has announced the passing of its long-time president, BJ Thurlby, who died at the age of 60 on 10 January, following surgery for cancer.
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Hongjiu Fruit has been delisted from the Hong Kong stock exchange.
2026-01-15 07:00
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Shinsegae Department Store has revealed a Thai mango gift set for the Lunar New Year.
2026-01-15 02:00
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Greek stonefruit growers are considering the spring outlook.
2026-01-14 14:00
W zeszłym roku był trudny dla śródziemnomorskich owoców pestkowych, gdy surowe warunki wiosenne dotknęły producentów w Turcji i Grecji. W Naoussa, na północy Grecji, wiśnie i brzoskwinie najbardziej odczuły trudne warunki, zwłaszcza na początku sezonu.
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Startup World at Fruit Logistica 2026: Where the business begins
2026-01-14 11:00
Freshness requires progress. Fruit Logistica 2026 is sending a clear signal, particularly in sectors where innovation is advancing rapidly. In the Startup World (Hall 3.1), 18 international start-ups from 11 countries will showcase their technologies and ideas for fresh produce.
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Andalusia accounts for almost a third of EU blueberry production.
2026-01-14 09:00
Andalusia has become one of the main blueberry production hubs in Europe, accounting for around 32 percent of the total produced in the European Union. This positions Spain as the second largest producer in the EU, after Poland, which holds the top spot with a 33.7 percent share.
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Chiquita has harvested its first Panamanian bananas since reactivating its operations in the country following last year’s labor dispute and mass layoffs.
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Mercadona is increasing its purchases of Spanish avocados.
2026-01-14 09:00
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Japanese apple growers in Aomori are considering switching to growing peaches due to climate change.
2026-01-14 07:00
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Planasa's Pink Hudson raspberry has been honored with a Superior Taste Award by the International Taste Institute in Brussels. This variety scored 90.7 points, securing the top rating of Three Stars in the fruit and vegetables category.
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Morocco exported nearly 1.6 million tonnes of fresh fruit and vegetables in 2025, with tomatoes, early vegetables, and avocados leading the way. However, prices experienced a decline following the inflationary pressures observed in 2022/23.
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The Mercosur deal has leveled the playing field for Brazil's grape sector in the European Union.
2026-01-13 11:00
Brazilian table grape exporters see a great opportunity to increase their sales in Europe, following the European Union's approval of a free trade agreement with the Mercosur group of South American countries.
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The Berry Good Practice Guide has been launched to assist Australian growers in adopting the best farming practices.
2026-01-13 06:00
On 13 January, members of the Australian berry industry came together for the launch of the Berry Good Practice Guide, which was funded by the Australian and New South Wales governments as part of the Storm and Flood Recovery Package.
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The California Avocado Commission (CAC) recently held elections for its board of directors, which were confirmed by the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
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NFU is seeking new members for its Horticulture and Potatoes Board.
2026-01-12 16:00
NFU has issued a call for growers to join its Horticulture and Potatoes Board, to contribute to shaping the union's future policies and the industry's direction.
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Zespri's new portal expedites customer claims.
2026-01-12 12:00
Kiwifruit marketer Zespri is reportedly taking full advantage of its new online customer claims portal, as part of a larger initiative in recent years to transition its enterprise resource planning from manual systems to fully integrated, cloud-based operations.
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Fresh Del Monte Produce is dealing with a banana supply crisis.
2026-01-12 12:00
In July 2025, the chairman and CEO of Fresh Del Monte Produce, Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh, used the company's second-quarter earnings call to issue a stark warning about an impending banana crisis. He highlighted the spread of diseases such as Black Sigatoka and TR4, which were causing an imbalance in global banana supply.
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La Chambre Syndicale des Importateurs de Fruits et Légumes (CSIF) française a exprimé sa surprise face au décret publié par le gouvernement français le 7 janvier concernant la suspension des importations de fruits et légumes contenant des résidus de pesticides interdits dans l'Union européenne.
The French Chamber of Fruit and Vegetable Importers (CSIF) has expressed its surprise at the decree published by the French government on 7 January concerning the suspension of imports of fruit and vegetables containing residues of pesticides banned in the EU. read more
The French Chamber of Fruit and Vegetable Importers (CSIF) has expressed its surprise at the decree published by the French government on 7 January concerning the suspension of imports of fruit and vegetables containing residues of pesticides banned in the EU. read more