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Polish cherries head to domestic market
Country remains mainly an importer of the fruit with local production stable
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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
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GPG brings new blackberry genetics to the market
Jamie Petchell (left) with Bartek Danek 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. Bartek Danek, director ...
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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
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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
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Ecuador adopts new traceability system for ag exports
Move aims to increase consumer confidence and satisfaction in the country’s export offer
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Del Monte reveals Inside Out 2 campaign
Characters from the Disney and Pixar film will feature on stickers across select Del Monte products
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NFU Cymru applauds new SFS timeline
Welsh farming union welcomes Senedd’s new Sustainable Farming Scheme approach
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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. According to research centre Fundecitrus and orange juice exporter association CitrusBR, the two main orange producing areas in the states of ...
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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
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Del Monte announces Kenyan biofertiliser partnership
Partnering with Vellsam Materias Bioactivas on fruit residues, Del Monte says the new plant marks an initial step in biofertiliser production
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Aston Uni project aims to make crop monitoring easier and cheaper
Photonics expert receives £174,000 grant to develop remote sensing technology for gathering real-time information on crop health
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PM sets out blueprint to boost British fruit and vegetable production
Rishi Sunak announces a raft of support for horticulture sector at Farm to Fork Summit as government publishes its first UK Food Security Index
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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
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Suterra sees growing demand for mating disruption solutions
Biocontrol solutions use naturally occurring compounds and leave zero residue
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Montague kicks off Envy apple season
Demand for apple continues to grow with Montague increasing ranging this year
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Big names on the programme for Festival of Fresh 2024
Trade body heads, industry leaders, top CEOs and sustainability specialists all on the bill at Festival of Fresh 2024
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EFRA issues five-point farming-policy proposals
EFRA committee outlines key agri-food concerns ahead of the government’s second annual Farm to Fork Summit
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South African blueberry season kicks off
Further growth of 10 per cent is anticipated for South Africa’s exports as the 2024 season slowly gets underway
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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