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News updates for the European fresh produce business.
Celina now packed in South Africa under QTee brand
South African blushed pears are receiving a boost with selected exporters now sending Celina under a new brand
Pink Lady apples lay out ambitious plans for 2030
With Pink Lady continuing to buck the downward trend of the European apple category, new president Bruno Bertheloz aims to have 100mn people in Europe enjoying Pink Lady annually
European avocado consumption reaches new highs
WAO conference hears how marketing initiatives help drive sales in key markets
South Africa scrambles to reverse Trump decisions
South Africa faces a ban on trade with the US for the second time in its history, as the war of words between Washington and Pretoria escalates
Peru named as Partner Country for Asia Fruit Logistica
Latin American export nation is the Official Partner Country for 2025 edition of event as Asia Fruit Logistica gears up to launch Peru Meet Up this October
Action needed to protect UK food security, new report warns
NFU says government must take up the recommendations of NPC report
Conversations
Fruitbox 112 · Daniel Sauvaitre, Interfel
Chris and Daniel look at global trade policy and its impact on the fruit and vegetable business
Fruitbox 111 · Duncan Jones, Sinclair
Duncan talks about Sinclair’s new home-compostable fruit label, described as a “huge step forward” in making fruit and vegetable labelling a 100 per cent sustainable practice
Fruitbox 110 · Gary Marshall, New Covent Garden Market
Gary and Chris champion the value of the wholesale market and look to the future of the business
Action needed to protect UK food security, new report warns
NFU says government must take up the recommendations of NPC report
Salix Fruits appoints Andy Froggatt as country manager for South Africa
South Africa forms key part of company’s global expansion strategy for 2025
Source.ag expands network with Sigrow partnership
The Dutch AI solutions provider has formed a partnership with Sigrow, a developer of wireless sensors, as it aims to support more greenhouse growers with its advanced tools
Chilean citrus exports stable in 2024
Campaign supported by extensive promotional activities in key strategic markets
TSBC secures rights to grow innovative raspberry varieties in Portugal
Company signs five-year deal with Advanced Berry Breeding to produce Malaika and Zawadi
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South African table grape growers report excellent harvest
Exports to North American markets continue to grow as European markets start strong
Trump temporarily halts tariff threat against Mexico and Canada
One-month delay comes after US administration receives assurances from Mexican leaders on border controls
Planasa acquires ABZ Seeds
Andijk-based ABZ is the global leader in F1 hybrid strawberry seeds
Fresh Formulaics to debut Flair S1 at Fruit Logistica
Flair S1 is the first product in the company’s new range of postharvest solutions to be launched
Trump’s South Africa statements cause controversy
South Africa reacts to trade threats made by US president Donald Trump
Conditions ideal for Egyptian citrus expansion
Climatic issues in major citrus producing countries have contributed to the rising demand for Egyptian citrus, not just in Europe, but also in Russia, the Middle East and South America
Ambrosia back on TV with “Divine for the whole family” campaign
Brand will sponsor some of the most popular programmes on air right now
Ava Berries celebrates success of Alicia and Catalina strawberries
Angus Soft Fruits says it is “thrilled” with the response to new strawberry varieties Alicia and Catalina, bred by the Ava Berries Breeding Programme, with plans underway to scale up production to meet growing demand
New leadership from the Orange River for Sati
Alwyn Dippenaar, new chairman of Sati, walks in the footsteps of a long tradition of grape farming in South Africa’s remote Orange River region
Mexican avocados in the firing line
With the Super Bowl just days away, what impact with Trump’s tariffs have on demand for avocados and other Mexican fruit and vegetables?