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
Risky business in the Gulf hits produce trade
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Fruitnet Events
Fruitnet Berry Congress still the best place to track innovation in berries
Conference and networking event brings business leaders together to discuss better products, stronger supply chains, and new market trends
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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
Technology
Tropic secures US$105mn to scale gene-edited banana production
Company plans to scale production of climate-resilient and non-browning varieties, with commercial launches due in 2027
Farms Digital expands across the Americas
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Dole UK trial achieves 28 per cent yield boost using advanced covers
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MAF Roda cracks date challenge
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Sustainability
USDA-funded IFPA initiative supports regenerative farming
Eligible crops Include strawberries, tomatoes, carrots, onions, broccoli, kale, specialty greens, sweet potatoes and blueberries
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Fruits de Ponent commits to greener energy
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‘Some fruit supply chains may no longer be viable’
Cathy Burns urges Congress to boost US produce consumption
Exotic sales may benefit from focus on fun
Chilean trial seeks to grow grapes with half the amount of water
DP World launches carbon inset trial in Belgium, Portugal and Sweden
Packaging
Slow down the ripening process of your crops with Vidre+
Vidre+ offers a simple, sticker-based solution to extend fresh produce shelf-life
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Washington Fruit Growers and Sinclair celebrate 30+ years of partnership
Industry calls for clarity and consistency ahead of PPWR
Poly-clip System launches Somi net clipper at Fruit Logistica
Sofrupak sees rising demand for eco-friendly berry packaging
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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
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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