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EU formally adopts US nut and dried fruit tariff deal
New EU legislation sets zero customs duties on US dried fruits including sultanas, apricots and prunes
Lidl’s new fruit and veg campaign tells kids to ‘play with their food’
The retailer wants to boost fruit and vegetable consumption among Dutch children with its new marketing initiative
Planasa berries triumph at Superior Taste Awards
The company’s soft fruit breeding programme is once again recognised by the International Taste Institute in Brussels
Del Monte celebrates International Pineapple Day
Global pineapple producer, distributor and marketer highlights the fruit’s rise in popularity
Fruit Logistica brings together the world’s leading fresh produce buyers
The new Buyers Club connects 500 leading international buyers from across the fruit and vegetable sector with exhibitors
Morocco overtakes Spain as UK’s top mandarin supplier
Combination of Brexit, government investment, and improved access to Nadorcott propels country to top spot
Eosta targets fresh juice growth with organic ‘rain-grown’ oranges
Netherlands-based organic importer-marketer is focusing on supermarket juice machines for its Peruvian citrus
Family Tree Farms celebrates 18-year Mountain Blue Orchards partnership
Family Tree Farms retains exclusive rights to programme’s original varieties as partnership evolves
AgroBerries Group expands global blueberry offer with Mountain Blue Orchards
New licensing agreements cover China, Mexico, the US, Canada and Peru
Widmann breaks ground on Vienna distribution centre
Construction begins on German berry specialist’s Austrian facility, which will serve growing customer base across Europe
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French potato sector clears path for 2026 harvest
Surplus potato volumes from last year’s record harvest in France are set to be shifted quickly, as the French sector works together to prepare the market for the new season
Mercabarna event highlights vital role of wholesalers in food supply chain
One of the participating companies, Fruits Ràfols, defends the role of the wholesaler as a trusted bridge between local production and the market
Health continues to drive UK produce sales
Health is becoming more ingrained in UK shoppers’ choices, according to Worldpanel’s Clara Tucker, as flat consumer confidence fails to dent a growing health trend
Fepex highlights Brexit impact on Spanish trade
Ten years after the Brexit referendum, Spain’s export volumes to the UK have declined significantly while value has jumped 29 per cent
California table grape season gets underway early
New season kicks off ahead of schedule with early-season premium varieties capturing summer demand
SanLucar launches Disney Vaiana summer fruit promotion campaign
Group partners with Disney’s live-action film to create in-store experience zones featuring stonefruit, melons, tropical fruits and summer varieties
South Africa risks losing India apple advantage without tariff reform
India remains a key growth market for South African apples and pears, but industry leaders warn the country risks losing its competitive edge
Dole Nordic’s acquisition deal gets green light
Greenfood’s plan to sell off fresh produce wholesale division receives regulatory approval in Sweden
Naturitalia sees greater demand in Europe for premium produce
Italian supplier says Scandinavia and Germany are now ‘testing grounds’ for premium items like stonefruit, grapes and kiwifruit