News from Eurofruit – Page 21
-
Article
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
-
Article
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
-
Article
Ecuador adopts new traceability system for ag exports
Move aims to increase consumer confidence and satisfaction in the country’s export offer
-
Article
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 ...
-
Article
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
-
Article
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
-
Article
Fepex creates Brassica Sector Committee
Juan Marín elected as first president of the committee
-
Article
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
-
Article
Suterra sees growing demand for mating disruption solutions
Biocontrol solutions use naturally occurring compounds and leave zero residue
-
Article
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
-
Article
Fairtrade launches global campaign to make farmers’ voices heard
New campaign unveiled on World Fair Trade Day on 11 May
-
Article
Sensei opens second autonomous supermarket in Italy
Located in Verona, the TuDay Prendi & Vai store is operated by DAO, which manages the Conad brand
-
Article
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
-
Article
Colombian banana exports to bounce back
After last year’s drop in shipments, the country plans to increase banana exports in 2024
-
Article
Ailimpo joins forces with Aprifel and Fruit Union for new marketing campaign
‘Good Move From Europe’ encourages Millennials and Generation Z to eat more healthily and be more active
-
Article
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
-
Article
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
-
Article
New blueberry variety shows promising results for Camposol
La Chola characterised by high yield, firmness, large berry size and high brix
-
Article
Fairtrade Premium reaches record high
€222.8m paid out to producer organisations in 2022, 10 per cent more than in 2021
-
Article
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