News from Eurofruit – Page 75
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Asiafruit Congress: markets on the rise
The opening session to Asiafruit Congress explored opportunities in emerging markets such as Vietnam and India
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Half of supermarket apples imported – even during British season
Almost 50% of apple packs on UK supermarket shelves in October and early November were imported, according to surprising new research
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South Africa citrus expansion set to slow down
Higher costs, new EU phytosanitary rules and infrastructure inefficiencies cited as main reasons for slower growth in new USDA report
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China signals move to cut pesticide use on fruit and veg
Agriculture Ministry wants green alternatives to be used on more than 55 per cent of planted area by 2025
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NZ pipfruit business rebrands to Kiwi Crunch
Freshmax apple and pear business renamed Kiwi Crunch following sale to GTP Orchards
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Packaging legislation must be harmonised
Freshfel calls for sustainable and functional harmonised EU packaging rules for fresh fruit and vegetables without discriminatory measures
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Rijk Zwaan launches high-resistance Rugose Defense varieties
Raft of new varieties claim high resistance to aggressive pathogen and are compatible with all commercially available rootstocks
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Fresh Del Monte launches carbon-neutral pineapple
Group to sell fruit under Del Monte Zero brand after success of carbon sequestration project in Costa Rica
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Fyffes assesses LatAm farm communities
Fresh produce leader completes community needs assessements for 100 per cent of its Latin American farm neighbourhoods
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EU tightens controls on Turkish lemons and grapefruit
Three in every 10 trucks entering the EU will now be subjected to pesticide analysis after increase in detections
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African avocados advantaged by China trade
Avocados set to be one of the winners of efforts to boost trade between China and Africa
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BASF fast-tracks rugose-resistant tomatoes
Devastating tomato virus sparks urgent calls for resistant varieties, with breeder anticipating strong demand for new round cultivar
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Bright start for Kissabel in UK
Red-fleshed apple range receives positive feedback in consumer tastings as Worldwide Fruit spearheads marketing push
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Asiafruit Congress: global suppliers weather challenges
Panel of global suppliers underlines commitment to Asian markets amid impacts of shipping turmoil, inflation and lockdowns
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Ambrosia apples hit European shelves
Harvest volumes in Piedmont and Val Venosta are at the same level as last year, with apple quality said to be good
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Research suggests grapes helps counter UV damage to skin
New US study reinforces promising role of grapes in photoprotection
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Limoneira appoints Stewart Lockwood as VP of field operations
Lockwood will be directly responsible for the harvesting and grower services departments
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Paul Clüver handed conservation award
Former Capespan and Unifruco chairman rewarded for his conservation work on his family fruit farm in Elgin, South Africa
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Chilean truckers call off strike
Union boss said it would take one of two more days for flow of trucks carrying fruit to ports to normalise
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Wrap urges increased collaboration and action on climate
The climate action group is calling on more businesses in the UK to take immediate action on climate change, including efforts on food waste and plastic packaging