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Italy secures market access for kiwifruit in Vietnam
After six years of negotiations, Vietnam has approved a phytosanitary protocol for Italian kiwifruit imports
Edeka elevates fresh produce chief to head office board
Germany’s largest food retailer promotes most senior fresh produce executive to board of Edeka Zentrale
Costa Rica launches pineapple and cassava promotion in France
France is the latest country to be added to Procomer’s pan-European campaign, joining Spain, the UK and Germany
Montagna leads Greenyard’s US business after Sotomayor steps back
Group confirms leadership transition in North American division, effective 1 July, following year of shared leadership
Dole Nordic completes acquisition of Greenfood’s fresh produce division
The deal adds a 26,500m² distribution hub in Helsingborg and brings several established Nordic fresh produce businesses under the Dole umbrella
New distribution centre positions SanLucar for further growth
Benelux Fresh Hub near Rotterdam will consolidate ripening, packaging, logistics and sales operations at single site
Analysis: Terminal clearance offers relief amid broader maritime uncertainty
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Bollo unveils ‘Bueno Bueno’ summer marketing campaign
Campaign kicked off with a teaser in Madrid, accompanied by large-scale melon and watermelon tastings
US upholds anti-dumping order on Mexican fresh tomatoes
Florida growers welcome US commission ruling, which places additional duty on imports from southern neighbour
Timcon urges UK government to cut pallet business red tape
Industry body is pressing to secure special dispensation or full exemption for wooden pallets and timber packaging moving between the UK and EU
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EU apple campaign targets Colombian importers at Bogotá trade show
The ‘Have an apple day!’ EU co-funded campaign made a strategic push into the Colombian market at Alimentec-Anuga Select Colombia 2026
Rijk Zwaan opens new South Korean subsidiary
Rijk Zwaan Korea officially became operational on 1 July, as the breeding specialist looks to capitalise on growing demand for premium vegetables
Carrefour Taiwan rebrands to reflect new ownership
New names for the hypermarket and supermarket outlets mark the French retailer’s official exit from the market
Orsero makes landmark entry into US fresh produce market
Italian group invests US$46mn in US importer Trucco to establish first presence in world’s largest fresh produce consumer market
Pink Lady slices among fruit pot recall after Salmonella finding
PrepWorld has recalled several fruit pots from six retailers across the UK and Ireland after routine testing found Salmonella in apple and kiwi
Tropical fruits outperform wider produce market, congress hears
Suppliers and retailers gather for Fruitnet Tropicals Congress, where commercial outlook is very positive despite major challenges
How Gen Z is reshaping the grapefruit category
As Gen Z consumers prioritise sustainability alongside health and wellness, the grapefruit category is repositioning itself for a new era
Dole’s premium play: the story behind the piña colada pineapple
The arrival of Colada Royale, a pineapple 15 years in the making, marks more than just a new variety launch, as Dole’s Bil Goldfield explains
Del Monte on pioneering premium tropicals across European markets
Gianpaolo Renino of the newly-rebranded Del Monte Corporation discusses the group’s strategic approach to tropical fruit innovation
Soluna apples expand coast-to-coast in US for 2026
Western Australian premium variety returns to US market for second season with ‘significantly wider’ footprint