All Fruit articles – Page 139
-
Article
IFG honours long-term licensee with inaugural DW Cain Award
Agricola Andrea is IFG’s largest licensed grower in Peru, producing 100 per cent IFG varieties
-
Article
KeyGene seminar highlights benefits of DNA analysis in produce breeding
DNA analysis can boost efficiency in selecting favourable traits in the fruit sector, according to experts ahead of the KeyGene seminar
-
Article
Egyptian courts issue injunctions against grape farms
Growers found to have been producing Sun World’s Midnight Beauty black seedless grapes without a license face injunctions
-
Article
Peru and Mexico take larger slice of blueberry market
The two countries have capitalised on growing demand for fresh biueberries worldwide, according to the International Blueberry Organization
-
Article
Severe challenges ahead for Italian apple exporters
Less fruit to sell, smaller sizes, faster ripening and lower market prices mean tough months ahead for companies like Vip Val Venosta
-
Article
Horizon Industrial Parks to set up first cold chain facility in Bangalore for IG International
The facility, due to open in mid-2023, will be able to handle more than 200 refrigerated containers per day
-
Article
Colombia Puede opens doors for rural farmers
A project to rebuild the social fabric in areas once blighted by armed conflict through farming and trade has helped thousands of farmers in rural Colombia
-
Article
Driscoll’s and Plenty partnership unveils vertical farm campus
US-based 48ha campus to grow indoor, vertically farmed berries at scale with a potential annual production capacity exceeding 9,000 tonnes
-
Article
Philippines loses hold on Asian banana exports
Growing competition from neighbouring countries sees the Philippines’ share of Asian banana exports shrink to just 60 per cent
-
Article
Chris Bavin shares vision for greengrocers’ trade body
BBC presenter and former greengrocer wants to build UK network of businesses to make them easier to find at what he sees as a time of opportunity for independent fresh produce retailers
-
Article
Ilip focused on sustainability in Madrid
The packaging specialist is keen to highlight its commitment to sustainability and the circular economy at Fruit Attraction
-
Article
Chris White honoured by Spain’s Huerta de Europa Association
Fruitnet’s managing director was one of several award winners at a gala evening to celebrate World Agriculture Day
-
Article
Costa Rica sets out stall as premium supplier to UK retailers
The opening of a new trade office in London signals its renewed focus on the UK market with a diverse portfolio of products
-
Article
PDO Rincón de Soto Pears celebrates 20th anniversary
The pears, the first Spanish fruit to be awarded PDO status, will celebrate in style at next month’s Fruit Attraction
-
Article
Jupiter staff consider legal action
Staff from fallen produce firm Jupiter are considering taking legal action over alleged company failure to consult them prior to redundancies
-
Article
Albert Heijn signs deal with WWF to halve ecological footprint
”Without nature, there is no food,” says WWF-NL director Kirsten Schuijt, as largest Dutch supermarket commits to action
-
Article
Expectations high for Kissabel apple campaign
European Kissabel partners predict a relatively short season marked by high demand for the red-flesh apple range
-
Article
USDA commits US$15m in funding to IFPA project
IFPA and partners receive investment towards advancing climate-smart pilot projects
-
Article
Greenyard issues 2022 sustainability report
Group reports on a year that saw progress along the company’s Sustainability Roadmap 2025
-
Article
Extreme weather challenges UK blackcurrant growers
Hot, dry summer causes difficulties for producers as sector invests in climate-resilient varieties