News from Eurofruit – Page 36
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New banana brand tackles ‘produce devaluation’
“The world has got it wrong,” says creator of Fyffes’ new label, which promises support for female empowerment, education, and child nutrition
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Fairtrade announces global award winners
The 2023 Fairtrade Global Awards recognise companies that drive sustainable growing and trading practices
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Poland finds itself on unpredictable path
In-Vitro Kusibab chief executive Tadeusz Kusibab says that 2023 has thrown up a variety of challenges for the Polish plant nursery group
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Vitalion tomatoes ‘pivotal’ in fight against rugose
Resistant variety from BASF/Nunhems is being trialled by major UK producers and could prove a valuable addition as growers navigate threat of ToBRFV
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BayWa Global Produce and Nufri sign blueberry joint venture
New Huelva-based company will grow premium varieties from VentureFruit and associated breeding programmes
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CBC releases first blueberry forecast
Chilean Blueberry Committee pegs exports of fresh blueberries at 82,000 tonnes for 2023/24
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New easy-to-pick AVA raspberries are ‘works of art’
AVA Monet and AVA Dali will enter into year-round commercial production in 2024, offering Angus Soft Fruit growers premium quality, large fruit and low picking costs
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Signs point to good apple season in Poland
Rajpol CEO Dominik Wozniak says volumes are stable and quality high, while the company has also diversified its product offering this year
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‘Balance needed’ in avo sector after ‘season of discontent’
High volumes and quality issues made it a difficult summer on the European avocado market and some producers have already started to scale back plantings
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Big change for Hillfresh
Despite a challenging 12 months, Hillfresh has still seen much change and category growth, according to Hans van den Heuvel
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Climate issue shows importance of open markets
As French apple exporters buck the European trend for reduced volumes this season, Blue Whale’s Marc Peyres says unpredictable weather shows the need for open markets and increased trade
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South Africa expects return to grape normality
The country’s table grape industry is anticipating 12 per cent growth in exports over the previous season
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Zespri set for big Northern Hemisphere harvest
Kiwifruit marketer expects record Northern Hemisphere harvest driven by SunGold growth
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Halls reaffirms commitment to sustainability with Infuseo deal
Company buys stake in French start-up that uses Class 2 fruit to produce ready-to-eat avocados for the foodservice sector
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Marlene invites consumers on a culinary journey
The Vog brand is enhancing its Aroma Wheel in its bid to become a cultural ambassador for apples
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Dismal report on state of South African ports
South African fresh produce exporters face another season of trouble and discontent as World Bank report lists most of the country’s ports at the bottom of global container handling facility index
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Antonio Román appointed deputy general director of Agroponiente
During his 30-year career, Román has held a number of important roles at the company
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Fine Fruits Company reports shelf-life gains with Airocide
Air purifying system allows the wholesaler to extend life of avocados by several days
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Kanzi season off to energetic start in Europe
Stocks of Kanzi apples from the Southern Hemisphere were quickly exhausted thanks to dynamic demand over the summer, providing the ideal starting point for the new European season
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TSBC partners with Berrytech on new raspberry variety
The Summer Berry Company signs exclusive deal with Berrytech to grow and market Amalia Rossa