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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Superfresh Growers has named its replacement for retiring president Tim Lane.  read more

Ninety-three years are very many, but they still don’t seem quite enough to contain the long and eventful life of Günter Schweinsberg, which ended peacefully just a short while ago. read more

Chris White pays tribute to departed friend and colleague read more

The South African and Namibian fruit export sectors have for many years argued that the development of port infrastructure in Namibia and regular shipping opportunities from those ports would go a long way to resolving export logistics challenges in Southern Africa. read more

The first ever national television campaign in Europe for Cosmic Crisp apples has taken place in Italy, a move that heralds the start of a new commercial chapter for the promising variety. read more

New opportunities and challenges facing the global banana industry will come under the spotlight at the 9th International Banana Congress, which takes place in Miami next month. read more

The agri-food industry is best placed to engage, motivate and inspire 12-19-year-olds about the sector and how to get involved in it. read more

The Port of Antwerp-Bruges says it has made good progress in its first year of unification, with new investments and projects planned to further enhance its positioning in Western Europe’s maritime landscape. read more

Dole China has celebrated the first shipments of Philippine durian to China with an official launch for its Dole Golden Puyat offering. read more

Investing in an international segment is paying dividends for Costa Group. read more

HortiRoad2India, the Dutch public-private partnership, will visit Hyderabad and Delhi next week as part of a trade mission to India. read more

Africa’s fruit industry is currently booming, and Europe’s growing demand for the continent’s fresh produce provides major economic opportunities for African countries, according to MSC, the leading shipping company from Africa to European countries. read more

The South African citrus industry is continuing its letter writing campaign to the government as it looks to stave off the effects of new EU regulations on the country’s orange export sector before the start of the new season. read more

The Aldi South Group together with Aldi Nord and other sectoral stakeholders, including Heartwood LLC, Banana Link, Dole, Grupo Iren and Banafem, have announced the successful completion of a pilot project to understand worker-led living wage verification in major banana production countries in
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Ginsters is looking to capitalise on growing demand for locally grown veg following well-documented recent fresh produce shortages. read more

The House of Lords inquiry into the horticulture sector has turned its attention to the challenges faced by growers and retailers. read more

Asda has begun to roll out LEAF Marque certification across its UK fruit and vegetable supply base. read more

Dutch vegetable seed specialist Rijk Zwaan has announced that it is adding a berry breeding programme to its operations. read more

The South African avocado industry completed some of the final steps required to export avocados to China and industry sources believe access is on the horizon. read more