Maura Maxwell
Maura Maxwell is Latin America editor for the Market Intelligence group, publisher of Eurofruit, Asiafruit, Americafruit, Fresh Produce Journal and Produce Plus.
Covering developments across the Latin American continent as well as in Spain, Maura rejoined Market Intelligence in 2013 following a number of years as a freelance contributor.
Maura is a former editor of Eurofruit and Americafruit.
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- Tel:
- +44 20 7501 3706
- Fax:
- +44 20 7501 0306
- Email:
- maura@fruitnet.com
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Fairtrade International elects new board members
Eight members elected at the organisation’s recent AGM
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Agap calls for government action to end Senasa strike
Walkout by Peru’s plant health authority threatens key exports including grapes and avocados
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LatAm port investments a boon for region’s fruit exporters
Cosco’s new mega-port in Chancay and expansion of DP World’s terminals in Callao and Posorja will increase capacity and improve connectivity
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Fruit Logistica road show arrives in Valencia
Industry’s leading trade fair and Generalitat Valenciana hold joint event for region’s producers
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South Africa seeks WTO panel reviews of EU citrus import rules
Move follows failure of initial talks to find a mutually agreed solution
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Catalonia braced for big drop in pear production
Growers say they will prioritise the national market this season due to shortfall
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Agroponiente Group set for double-digit volume growth in 2023/24
Company’s sales volume set to rise by 10 per cent, despite challenging market conditions
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Araw biofungicide extended to new crops in Spain
Used in Spain for grapes since 2016, it will now be permitted for a wide range of fruits and vegetables
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Chilean grapes edge closer to improved US access
Top-level discussions suggest decision to grant access under a Systems Approach is imminent
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Westfalia Fruit Peru joins blueberry boom
Company expects to ship around 500 tonnes in its first year
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Bloom Fresh holds first-ever open day in China
More than 80 guests attend Yunnan event to learn about breeder’s table grape portfolio
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GlobalGAP sets out stall at Huelva berry congress
Organisation said it engaged in fruitful discussions with the sector on importance of certification
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Dutch firm debuts next-level conveyor belt for potato processors
Ammeraal Beltech’s food-grade synthetic belt with anti-stick and anti-starch properties makes cleaning easier and ensures a longer lifespan
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British blueberry season kicks off
Hall Hunter will supply 50 per cent of the 6,000 tonnes of UK-grown blueberries expected to hit retailer shelves
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Copefrut releases second Sustainability Report
Highlights include achieving the first carbon-neutral fruit in South America
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It’s official: Bloom Fresh appoints Josep Estiarte as CEO
Estiarte had been serving as interim CEO since February
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Alcoaxarquía becomes shareholder of Janus Fruit
Janus Fruit said the deal will secure its supply of raw material for its avocado-based spreads
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SanLucar wins environmental impact award in Tunisia
Company praised for its efforts to minimise the environmental impact of its tomato and berry farms
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Chile revises kiwifruit export forecast upwards
Shipments set to reach 139,000 tonnes for the 2024 season