Cape Town winds force fruit exporters to divert containers
Fruit exporters scramble to use alternative ports as Cape Doctor hampers early grape and stonefruit shipments
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Unrest threatens Peruvian mango harvest
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Fruitnet Berry Congress returns to London
Leading global event for the berry business brings a broad array of supply chain partners – including retailers and suppliers – together for two days of talks, networking and study tours
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Conversations
Fruitbox 116 · Mark Landini, Landini Associates
Sydney-based retail consultant explains how supermarkets can reconnect with customers through better design, storytelling, and a renewed focus on food
Fruitbox 115 · Daniel Sauvaitre & Philippe Binard, World Apple & Pear Association
Recorded live at Prognosfruit 2025, the latest episode of Fruitbox brings you instant reaction to this year’s European apple and pear production forecasts
Fruitbox 114 · Wyard Stomp, Driscoll’s of EMEA
Berry brand’s Europe, Middle East and Africa managing director shares his thoughts on how to grow the category
Marketing
Hortifrut unveils Berry Christmas festive packs
The 100 per cent plastic-free packs will be available at selected retailers in Europe, Chile, Brazil, and Colombia
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Fruitnet Events
Is the divide in the tomato market destined to widen?
Faced with new challenges, some foresee the increasing commoditisation of fresh tomatoes, despite continued success for premium varieties
Future of tomatoes in the spotlight in Malaga
Tomato experts gathered in the Spanish city of Malaga this week for Fruitnet Tomato Congress, a two-day event highlighting the big future challenges facing the category, as well as the opportunities and solutions for businesses
Fruitnet Tomato Congress looks to the future of tomatoes
On 11-12 November in Malaga, Spain, essential event focuses on how the fresh tomato business can cope with future challenges like climate change, labour challenges, and evolving consumer demand
Technology
Fresh Del Monte partners with Thaco Agri for south-east Asia sourcing
Fresh Del Monte Produce has entered into a strategic partnership with Thaco Agri, Vietnam’s leading agricultural producer, to source bananas and develop pineapple cultivation across the region’s 85,000-hectare operations
Fresh Inset’s Vidre+ wins 2025 Packaging Europe sustainability award
Tiernaneill Mushrooms hails ‘major step forward’ for sustainable cultivation
Investors back ‘wearables for plants’ pioneer
Syngenta clarifies ToBRFV resistance definitions
Is the divide in the tomato market destined to widen?
Scientists develop hormone-free method for plant regeneration
Oppy opens expanded Calgary facility to boost Prairie operations
Italian prime minister opens world’s first cable-car system for fruit transport
Events
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Sustainability
Oppy inducted into Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures Hall of Fame
The Canada-based fresh produce group has earned the national recognition for the fourth time, having previously won in 2016, 2019 and 2022
DP World launches Atlas service from Morocco to Europe
Fresh Inset’s Vidre+ wins 2025 Packaging Europe sustainability award
TSBC reinforces commitment to fight against modern slavery
Tiernaneill Mushrooms hails ‘major step forward’ for sustainable cultivation
Fairtrade International evolves standards to tackle modern challenges
Oppy shows progress in third annual sustainability report
Copefrut reaffirms commitment to community in 70th anniversary year
Investors back ‘wearables for plants’ pioneer
Packaging
Fresh Inset’s Vidre+ wins 2025 Packaging Europe sustainability award
Fresh Inset’s Vidre+ smart label technology has been recognised with the 2025 pre-commercialised Packaging Europe Sustainability Awards for its ability to extend fresh produce shelf life
Ifco launches digital tracking service for reusable packaging
How AI and automation are rebooting the fresh produce business
Ifco study confirms reusable packaging containers outperform single-use alternatives
Ifco expands southern Italy operation with three new hubs
Applications open for Fruit Logistica Innovation Award 2026
UK wooden pallet reuse maintains strong performance in 2024
Events
Macfrut: much more than a trade fair
A year-long journey through the global fresh produce supply chain culminates in Rimini on 6-8 May
Rooted in innovation: Macfrut 2025 unites science and agriculture
The International Potato Symposium and the International Symposium on Biotechnological Tools in Horticulture are among the highlights of Macfrut’s 42nd edition
Perfectly ripened kiwis with Softripe
Frigotech will showcase what is possible for kiwifruit at Fruit Logistica in Berlin
Egypt sends 30 exhibitors to Macfrut
The Italian fresh produce exhibition is set to host a special Egyptian pavilion, organised by Expolink, the Egyptian Exporters Association