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Fairtrade International elects new board members
Eight members elected at the organisation’s recent AGM
Agap calls for government action to end Senasa strike
Walkout by Peru’s plant health authority threatens key exports including grapes and avocados
LatAm port investments a boon for region’s fruit exporters
Cosco’s new mega-port in Chancay and expansion of DP World’s terminals in Callao and Posorja will increase capacity and improve connectivity
Sanifrutta bets on new club apple variety
Lilibet, an early bicoloured variety developed by Italian group CIV, is described as easy to grow, excellent in terms of shelf-life, and great to eat
Rijk Zwaan beefs up berry breeding business
New facility in the Dutch soft fruit heartland around Breda promises to enhance breeding company’s berry R&D potential
Conversations
Fruitbox 107 · David Kat, Neolithics
Chris and David discuss the application and rapid development of new technologies and their transformative impact on the supply chain
Fruitbox 106 · Desmond Jas, Olympic Fruit
Chris and Desmond discuss the development of new strategies that drive success in the fresh produce industry
Fruitbox 105 · Dan Lepard, Food Writer
Chris and Dan discuss market segmentation and the opportunities for growers to diversify their businesses
Rijk Zwaan beefs up berry breeding business
New facility in the Dutch soft fruit heartland around Breda promises to enhance breeding company’s berry R&D potential
Fruit Logistica road show arrives in Valencia
Industry’s leading trade fair and Generalitat Valenciana hold joint event for region’s producers
Weighing up your grape options
Sorma says its LCP-128A weighing machine eases labour costs and cuts out overweight table grape packs
Sun World International launches two new table grape varieties
Production of Applause and Epic Crisp set to ramp up in next five years
South Africa seeks WTO panel reviews of EU citrus import rules
Move follows failure of initial talks to find a mutually agreed solution
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Catalonia braced for big drop in pear production
Growers say they will prioritise the national market this season due to shortfall
South African grapes eye US opportunities
Early indications are that the country will offer more table grapes and stonefruit in the US market in the near future
Agroponiente Group set for double-digit volume growth in 2023/24
Company’s sales volume set to rise by 10 per cent, despite challenging market conditions
PSG looks to top the berry league
Steve Nelson, director at the newly restructured Plant Sciences Genetics, talks to Fruitnet about the current state of the berry market, new varieties and future opportunities for the category
Rockit chief executive Mark O’Donnell to retire
O’Donnell set to exit the role in March 2025 an international search for his replacement is underway
Araw biofungicide extended to new crops in Spain
Used in Spain for grapes since 2016, it will now be permitted for a wide range of fruits and vegetables
Chilean grapes edge closer to improved US access
Top-level discussions suggest decision to grant access under a Systems Approach is imminent
Westfalia Fruit Peru joins blueberry boom
Company expects to ship around 500 tonnes in its first year
Citrus export season baffles South African industry leaders
Volumes shipped through the country’s ports have failed to reach early crop predictions
Indian delegation visits Chilean prune production sites
Long-term promotion could see imports of prunes to India rise to 12,000 tonnes