Leon Collins will replace Stephen Lowe as chair of the Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC). read more

DiMuto has strengthened its presence in Latin America with the financing of Colombian fresh produce exporter Montana Fruits. read more

A team of NFU runners has raised more than £30,000 for Farm Africa by completing the London Marathon this month, with donations going to support farmers in East Africa. read more

Just over one month on, the full cost of the damage to Hawke’s Bay horticulture caused by Cyclone Gabrielle has become clearer with the latest estimates reaching nearly NZ$1.5bn.  read more

New Zealand’s citrus season is under way. read more

The Processors and Growers Research Organisation (PGRO) has announced two June open days for farmers, agronomists and other industry stakeholders. read more

Organisers of the annual National Fruit Show (NFS) – the Marden Fruit Show Society (MFSS) – appointed Catherine Paice as society and show president during its annual general meeting last week (19 April). read more

Blue Whale has reported strong sales of Envy and Candine apples in Spain this season. In what the company describes as an “atypical” campaign marked by the consequences of the heatwave, the French cooperative said Envy sales had increased threefold on last season, exceeding the company’s
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EU fresh fruit and vegetable exports to third countries fell 4 per cent in 2021, according to Eurostat data, processed by Fepex. read more

Grocery price inflation has dropped slightly, but analysts warn that prices may not come down soon. read more

Promoting better access for Africa into the US is done mainly under the AGOA (African Growth and Opportunities ACT) which have benefited exporters from Africa since 2000. read more

Salix Fruits is reporting a steady arrival of citrus as the Northern Hemisphere citrus season draws to a close and the Southern Hemisphere season begins. read more

The Association of Banana Exporters of Ecuador (AEBE) held its second annual Banana Awards last week in Guayaquil to recognise the commitment of the banana sector to promoting innovation and sustainability in the banana value chain. read more

A ban on packaging that would require all fruit and vegetables to be sold loose in the EU – except for sales units bigger than 1.5kg – is “discriminatory” and “disproportionate”. read more

A new book charting the history of avocado production hopes to make the trade more sustainable by sharing insights on how the popular green fruit is grown, transported and stored. read more

Abel & Cole has launched a new disruptive campaign celebrating “a life of inconvenience”. read more

Agrofresh Solutions has announced a partnership with sensor technology developer Strella, with a global exclusive distribution agreement to launch immediately for the Northern Hemisphere’s apple and pear season. read more

Ribena owner Suntory Beverage & Food Great Britain and Ireland (SBF GB&I) has unveiled a research project to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the growing of blackcurrants through regenerative farming practices. read more

China Eastern Air (CEA) Subsidiary Eastern Air Logistics has announced a new all-cargo direct route between South America and China to facilitate fresh produce exports. read more

When developing a brand for apples or pears in Australia, it is important to consider the long-term value it can provide to consumers. While creating a flashy logo and catchy slogan may seem like a quick fix, it is important to consider the following key decision points to ensure the brand has
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