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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
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
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
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
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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
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?
Mexico and Canada order retaliatory measures against Trump’s tariffs
Canada rolls out 25 per cent tariffs against US products while Mexico set to push tariff and non-tariff measures
Moroccan almond imports continue to rise
Although Morocco is developing its domestic almond production, the nut’s growing popularity among Moroccan consumers means year-round imports, mainly from the US, are vital
France’s Interfel honours its first president, the late André Potel
André Potel, who was the first president of both Interfel and Aprifel, in addition to serving as director of CTIFL, has “left his mark”, according to Interfel
Argentinean producers of organic apples and pears consider alternatives to Europe
Rising costs are forcing organic topfruit growers in Argentina to look at alternatives to the European market, either in the better-paying US or closer to home
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Join the biggest names in the berry industry at Fruitnet Berry Congress, the world’s premier event dedicated to the international soft fruit business, at the Ahoy Convention Centre in Rotterdam on 13-14 March.