Rubyglow® pineapple: Fresh Del Monte introduces the world's first red-skinned pineapple
2024-01-29 10:00
"We are proud to present our latest pineapple innovation to the world: The Rubyglow® Pineapple. This exclusive Del Monte pineapple consolidates our global leadership position in the pineapple market," says Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh, Chairman and CEO of Fresh Del Monte, and continues:
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Aldi recipes aim to encourage broader consumption of fruit and veg
2024-01-29 10:00
Aldi has created a series of recipes to inspire consumers to eat a wider range of fresh produce.
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Afrikanische Frucht-Compagnie GmbH (AFC) founds subsidiary
2024-01-29 09:00
"With the founding of Südamerikanische Frucht-Compagnie GmbH (SFC), we are expanding and optimising the range of services for our customers along the supply chain," says Stefan Heine, one of the two managing directors of SFC, assessing the new company.
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The annual New Zealand Apples and Pears (NZAPI) crop estimate forecasts national production volumes will increase 12 per cent on the 2022 crop total, a rebound from 2023 which suffered significant damage due to Cyclone Gabrielle.
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Positive results for Australian apple domestic marketing campaign
2024-01-29 03:00
A levy-funded apple marketing campaign developed by Hort Innovation has engaged new consumers as part of an effort to reignite excitement for apples as the go-to healthy snack for all Australians.
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The Australian government has directed the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to investigate pricing and competition in the supermarket sector to ensure Australians are paying a fair price for their groceries.
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Summerfruit NZ gives domestic sales promotional push
2024-01-29 01:00
Industry body Summerfruit NZ has launched a social media promotional campaign encouraging domestic consumers to purchase more fruit over the summer.
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How many more government U-turns on import checks?
2024-01-26 19:00
The logistics sector is once again reeling following the unexpected announcement on Wednesday that a broad range of European fruit and vegetables is to be recategorised from low risk to medium risk – thus necessitating physical inspections at UK border posts.
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Comment: Now is the time to unite for impact
2024-01-26 16:00
Cast your mind back just three years, and you can only conclude that the level of uncertainty in the world is increasing. It’s war-related. It’s climate-related. It’s water-related. It’s health-related. Politically, we appear to be shifting further and further toward the right, not just
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UNCTAD expresses concerns over escalating global trade disruption
2024-01-26 16:00
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has expressed ”profound concerns” over the escalating disruptions in global trade.
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As global uncertainty rises, now’s the time to unite for impact
2024-01-26 16:00
Cast your mind back just three years, and you can only conclude that the level of uncertainty in the world is increasing. It’s war-related. It’s climate-related. It’s water-related. It’s health-related. Politically, we appear to be shifting further and further toward the right, not just
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‘Keep current EU plant rules in place,’ urge UK growers
2024-01-26 14:00
British fruit growers are urging the government to keep in place current post-Brexit checks for imported plants from the EU, and not implement planned new border controls from April.
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All change at top of Trops
2024-01-26 13:00
Enrique Colilles, managing director of Trops, has announced that he is to leave the Málaga-based tropicals cooperative after 26 years. As of 31 March, he will be replaced by Víctor Luque, who joins from comes PriceWaterhouseCooper (PwC).
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Aldi directs online shoppers to British produce
2024-01-26 13:00
Aldi has introduced a ‘Best of British’ section to its website in a bid to help shoppers support British businesses.
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Eurofruit Fruit Logistica Edition - Part I out now
2024-01-26 13:00
Eurofruit’s Fruit Logistica Edition · Part I is out now. As the fresh produce business prepares for next month’s Fruit Logistica, the magazine takes a deep dive into some of the game-changing new technologies being showcased in Berlin that will shape the future of the business.
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Herbs Unlimited to supply new range for Spar North
2024-01-26 11:00
Spar North has added a new range of herbs supplied by James Hall & Co.
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US market reopens for Spanish bell peppers
2024-01-26 11:00
The US has resumed imports of Spanish bell pepper a year after banning their entry due to Mediterranean fruit fly. Almerian producer organisation Coexphal said the first shipments bound for the US left Spain on Wednesday.
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Biobest Group acquires full ownership of Biobest Antalya
2024-01-26 11:00
Biobest Group and Antilsan have announced the acquisition by Biobest Group of Antilsan’s remaining 40 per cent share in Biobest Antalya.
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Colombia: 2023 record year for the export of Hass avocados
2024-01-26 11:00
This was reported by reefertrends with reference to the Association of Hass Avocado Producers and Exporters of Colombia (Corpohass). Corpohass found that the peak month of the season was February 2023, when 929 containers were shipped, followed by December with 698.
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Victor Luque becomes the new General Director of Trops
2024-01-26 11:00
He holds a degree in Business Administration and Management from Loyola Andalucía University and an Executive MBA in Corporate Management from the Escuela de Organización Industrial (EOI), as well as additional training at the University of Amsterdam.
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