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CFFA honours Sun World’s David Marguleas with Lifetime Achievement Award

Marguleas recognised for his ongoing service to the California fresh fruit industry at CFFA’s 90th annual meeting

Iran conflict continues to disrupt South African fruit shipments
Around 90 per cent of country’s fruit exports to Middle East by sea have been blocked by the crisis, forcing suppliers to divert cargo
Eurosemillas hits Tang Gold licensing target in Italy
Maximum authorised area for the Italian market has been reached, marking new phase of growth for the mandarin variety
NCP to appeal High Court judgment on Nadorcott
Group to fight on after court ruled Asda had not infringed plant breeders’ rights with sale of Tang Gold mandarins
High court decision on mandarins could have wider implications
UK judge’s decision to dismiss Nador Cott Protection’s case could mean retailers continue to sell Tang Gold variety
Strong sales growth puts Orsero Group on track to expand
Higher volumes across berries, kiwifruit, citrus and fresh-cut products helped company achieve 8.2 per cent increase in net sales to €1.7bn
Risky business in the Gulf hits produce trade
The Gulf faces the possibility of fruit shortages, as vessels remain stranded at sea and new routes are sought, with few willing to take the risk

While India’s export shipments have been held up by the Middle East conflict, the import trade also faces growing disruption