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NewsRijk Zwaan reveals net sales and profit rise
The group’s annual accounts have been filed, with Rijk Zwaan investing heavily in seed processing capacity and R&D
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NewsAvocados Australia targets further increase in exports
As country’s production increases, export sales have risen sevenfold. But more must be done to sustain that growth, says trade body
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ArticleAsiafruit Knowledge Centre: Data is key for Asiafruit Showcase presenters
Audiences at this year’s Asiafruit Showcase stage received insights from AgroFresh, Rijk Zwaan, Sekoya Fruit, Guangzhou Jiangnan Fruit and Vegetable Wholesale Market, Shanghai Huizhan, Copeland and Shanghai Jiaogeini Industrial Development
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ArticleCA grape season ends on positive note
Persistent high heat throughout July has industry expecting 10-15 per cent lower volumes than CTGA estimate of 94.4mn cartons, but heavier than normal late-season varieties could push number closer to 90mn
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ArticleTaiwan shuts down to South African apples again
Just months after regaining entry to Taiwan, South African apples have lost market access again after a finding of codling moth
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ArticleSpanish farmers count cost of vicious storms
Thousands of hectares in Valencia, Malaga and Almería thought to have suffered extensive damaged
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ArticleFresca reports third year of sales growth
The fresh produce group reports robust sales growth as it marks its 150th anniversary
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ArticleSpanish consumers go nuts for almonds
Consumption grew 32.6 per cent in 2023 as Spain consolidates position as second biggest global exporter
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ArticlePeru’s agricultural exports could surpass Chile’s by 2027
Peruvian exports grew by an average of 10.1 per cent a year over past decade compared with 2.4 per cent growth in Chile, Midagri says
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ArticleValue of Brazilian fruit exports grows despite lower volumes
Exports to August up in value but down in volume due to production issues caused by adverse weather
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NewsNew inspiration needed to boost citrus sales, says Dutch buyer
Fresh ideas and forward planning essential to revive category, says Gijsbert van Leeuwen, head of sourcing at Dutch importer Olympic Fruit
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ArticleFarming industry writes to Chancellor amid fears of inheritance tax changes
The proposed changes to inheritance tax could jeopardise UK farming businesses if implemented
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NewsJanine Luten to step down as head of GroentenFruit Huis
Dutch trade association reveals director of public affairs Richard Schouten will take over as its new general manager
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NewsAsiafruit Knowledge Centre: Understanding the Asian market
The vast and diverse Asian consumer market provides plentiful opportunities for the fresh produce trade, despite various challenges
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ArticleNGO scare hits Shine Muscat sales in Thailand
Shipments of Shine Muscat grapes from China halted after Thailand Consumers Council raises alarm over harmful residues
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NewsOrsero reveals plan for €100mn expansion in Spain and Portugal
One of the Mediterranean’s largest fresh fruit and vegetable importers is to build a brand new warehouse to the south of Seville
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NewsGiumarra’s Lemonade apples go nationwide
The company has teamed up with Capital City Fruit to offer deliveries of its Lemonade apples across the US
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ArticleRussia turning to Egypt for citrus and potatoes
Demand for Egyptian citrus is on the rise in many markets around the world, and that includes Russia, with Egyptian potatoes also helping to complement domestic production
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NewsGood times ahead for South Africa
Anton Rabe, executive director at Hortgro, predicts a very exciting time for the South African fruit sector in the years to come
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NewsZespri leaders meet with Italian government
Company representatives led by Nick Kirton reportedly met with officials at Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Rome