News from Eurofruit – Page 354
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Orange River sets grape record
Early table grape region ships record volumes despite challenging conditions
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Support for French regions
Interfel will strengthen collaboration with France’s 13 regions as it looks to increase research and development and boost support for consumption
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South African topfruit remains steady
Country's apple crop pegged at 35m cartons, with pears set for a 17.8m carton return
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Veg growers “not profiting from higher prices”
Benefits are not being passed down the supply chain as intermediaries exploit the current shortage
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Retailers warned not to slash strawberry prices
With significantly less fruit available than last year, supermarkets should not expect a repeat of last season, Freshuelva says
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Variety is key for Israeli melons
Since disease resistance has become the norm for melon breeders, Israeli companies are looking to create differences in terms of size, taste, colour and shape
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US-UK deal threatens standards
A post-Brexit trade deal with the US could weaken UK farming practices when it comes to pesticide usage, MRLs and GM labelling, opponents warn
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Namibian grape exports hit N$800m
Data from Agro-Marketing and Trade Agency has EU dominating exports
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Exporters set out their stall in London
TradexFirm International’s annual trade mission attracted importers and distributors from across the UK
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Belgian pears close in on Brazil
Belgian Conference pears are close to gaining entry to the Brazilian market, following Brazilian minister of agriculture’s visit to Belgium last week
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Peruvian bananas reach new markets
First shipment of Peruvian organic bananas arrived in Portugal last week
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Knox "helps eliminate food waste"
Rijk Zwaan's natural trait that delays pinking in cut lettuce could result in less spoilage and cost savings
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Veg shortage to last till April
Open-air production of leafy crops will face the most acute shortage due to delays to the new planting cycle
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Tesco to buy Booker in £3.7bn deal
Tesco chief executive Dave Lewis said the agreement means the creation of the "UK's leading food business"
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Slow start for Spanish lemons
Reaffirming its previous crop forecast of 980,000 tonnes, Ailimpo said it expects sales to pick up in the second half of the season
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Veg shortage hits Poland
Freezing conditions in southern Europe hit availability and price of winter vegetables in Poland, but Polish apples rebound
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Retailers call on EU to do more to tackle food waste
EuroCommerce says governments must look at innovative solutions such as introducing tax exemptions on food donations
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Ghabbour targets UK for mangoes
The Egyptian exporter sees good potential in the UK for its seafreighted mangoes, including varieties such as Yasmina and Fagr Klan, which are less well known on the market
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Primland celebrates 40 years
The French company this year marks 40 years of kiwifruit cultivation, but the same values of solidarity and organisation remain