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Orsero Group and Molari family buy into berry joint venture
New partnership project called Frutti di Gil sees one of Europe’s largest fresh produce distributors make significant investment in Italy’s burgeoning soft fruit business
Greek strawberry producers make sustainability a priority
Sustainability is becoming a big focus in Greek strawberries, according to Alexandros Polydoropoulos, agronomist at producer Labidino, not least the responsible use of water
Westfalia Fruit celebrates arrival of first seafreighted Kenyan avocados in India
The company is the market leader in India and largest importer of avocados over the last two years
SanLucar receives Agriculture Award for Internationalization
SanLucar has been given the Award for Internationalization at Levante-EMV’s Agriculture Awards 2024, in recognition of its agro-industrial contribution to the social and economic development of the Valencian Community.
Zespri European sales season begins following delayed start
Arrival of second and third shipments kickstart sales after delayed start due to mice contamination
Sakata stands out
Group continues to showcase its commitment to leading in tomato breeding through innovation, offering a diverse range of products
Changing climate poses challenge for Egyptian stonefruit
Later, shorter winters are creating quality issues for Egyptian stonefruit producers, while an early season in Spain is further limiting the supply window
January felt “almost like the old days” for South African exports
Difficult times in the opening month of the year remembered as the South African table grape industry retires to take stock and plan for next season
Jumbo expands reach with new distribution centre
New fresh produce CDC designed to speed up delivery of products including fruit and vegetables to 700+ stores in Netherlands and Belgium
Bloom Fresh to showcase cherry innovations
Company will present new cherry programme at next week’s International Cherry Open Day in Mequinenza, Spain
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Agrintesa merges with stonefruit and citrus specialist Osas
Company extends its production further south to secure new supply of products including Calabrian clementines and Ondine flat peaches
Global Cherry Summit sets out Chile’s consumption challenge
As output soars, investment in promotions, quality and logistics will be key to preventing an erosion in value
Airfreighted produce “benefits 18m” says Fairmiles
New research suggests at least 18m livelihoods in developing countries are supported by airfreighted fresh produce
Dry conditions a concern for Greek stonefruit producers
The north of Greece is known for its reliable rainfall, but this year’s abnormally warm, dry weather is a worry for peach and nectarine growers preparing for the new campaign
Sunny outlook for Anecoop’s Bouquet watermelon campaign
Good weather has been favourable for crop yields and quality, while wide-reaching marketing campaign will seek to reactivate consumption
Crimson Snow apple volume overtakes Kiku for first time
As Kiku Variety Management celebrates 25 years in business, the success of this white-skinned variety points to a bright future for the club apple specialist
Everyone wins with autonomy
Autonomous climate and irrigation management can benefit growers and greenhouse companies in multiple ways, according to Ronald Hoek, chief executive officer of Blue Radix
Spanish stonefruit campaign off to good start
Earliest production zones are reporting a good quality crop this year
European apricot volumes unchanged
Production down in France and Italy, Greece bounces back and Spanish output and acreage increase against the five-year average
Tough times for Peruvian bananas
Production issues and mounting competition from other suppliers hit exports