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Polish cherries head to domestic market
Country remains mainly an importer of the fruit with local production stable
Interest high for Greek pears as campaign closes
Following a positive campaign for Greek pears, a lack of hailstorms and excessive rain bode well for the new season, but the threat of climatic disturbances will always remain, according to Paris Karastergios of Karastergiou Bros
GPG brings new blackberry genetics to the market
Global Plant Genetics (GPG) has signed a licensing agreement with Polish Rubus breeding programme, Niwa, for two new primocane blackberry varieties. The deal means GPG will represent the Maryna and Juhas cultivars in a range of international territories.
Zespri destroys €19m worth of kiwifruit after mouse discovery
New Zealand marketer says option to check and repack all 5,000 pallets would not guarantee food safety and could damage its brand reputation
Balanced fruit load and good quality augur well for new Picota campaign
Increased fruit availability and new grading capacity set sector up for strong season
Ecuador adopts new traceability system for ag exports
Move aims to increase consumer confidence and satisfaction in the country’s export offer
Disease and climate change slash Brazil’s orange output
Brazilian orange farmers are braced for their smallest crop in 36 years in 2024/25, as they grapple with the impact of climate change and citrus greening.
Consumers want greater support for avocado growers amid climate change threat
Charity Christian Aid calls for action on emissions as water stress in key production regions like Mexico, Spain and Chile leaves future of avocado supply in doubt
Taste tops the agenda at Global Tomato Congress
The two-day event, taking place in The Hague, opened with an overview of the global tomato business and a focus on consumer preferences
Fepex creates Brassica Sector Committee
Juan Marín elected as first president of the committee
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Fairmiles roundtable reveals “devastating” impact of airfreight ban
Blanket ban on airfreighted fresh produce will do nothing to help Net Zero and put millions of livelihoods at risk, meeting hears
Macfrut puts Italian produce on show
Rimini event reports biggest attendance to date as it maintains position as country’s leading fresh fruit and vegetable trade exhibition
CBS now prevalent in Tunisia, new study claims
CGC says this disproves South African assertions that the disease is unable to adapt to Mediterranean climate
Colombian banana exports to bounce back
After last year’s drop in shipments, the country plans to increase banana exports in 2024
Siza: farms can play big role in combatting climate change
The Sustainability Initiative of South Africa has become a household name in the South African and international fresh produce sector and plays a crucial role in the pursuit of sustainability
Italy sets high bar as exporters meet in Rimini
During the opening of Italy’s largest fresh produce trade fair Macfrut, the country’s agriculture minister called on the industry’s leading companies to build new demand on the world stage
New blueberry variety shows promising results for Camposol
La Chola characterised by high yield, firmness, large berry size and high brix
First Northwest cherry forecast predicts volume and quality increases for 2024 crop
Season tracking for an early start and finish with volume estimated to increase on 2023
Ukrainian blueberries show growth potential
Andriy Yarmak says that the country’s production and exports could increase if enough labour is available to pick the crop
Kissabel enjoys growth in Southern Hemisphere
The Australian campaign for Kissabel is set to continue until June to raise brand awareness, while efforts to expand the commercial window in Chile continue and South Africa prepares for the first tests in 2025