All Production & Trade articles – Page 41
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Antonio Simonetta passes aged 86
Perfection Fresh founder passes away surrounded by family, leaving behind a significant legacy
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First-ever Dulcis kiwifruit campaign kicks off
The new premium green variety has a flavour and aroma more typical of yellow kiwifruit
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UK brassica growers combat unprecedented weather challenges in run-up to Christmas
Farmers have spent months planning to make sure there is a good supply of traditional seasonal veg
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Peru looks back on a challenging year for fruit exports
Blueberries hit hardest by the weather, while grapes and avocados fared better says Fresh Fruit Peru
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Defra launches Fresh Produce Supply Chain Review
Sector review calls for evidence on issues around fairness in the horticultural supply chain
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Energy win for horticulture as industry gains access to IETF fund
Announcement follows lobbying from NFU and should give growers opportunity to cut energy bills
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Targban says banana business remains stable and predictable
The banana industry faces climatic and market challenges but remains on a level footing, according to Rafał Bury of Polish importer, wholesaler and distributor Targban
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HarvestEye to showcase expanded crop compatibility at Fruit Logistica
New handheld version of crop insights tool will also be launched, allowing growers to count and size crops during test digs
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Gaza farmer shows resolve
Founder of the first vertical strawberry farm in Palestine, Ayed Awni Aburamadan has a history of success in the face of overwhelming challenges, and he is determined to rebuild when the war is over
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Rajpol makes a strong start to the apple season
The 2023/24 campaign has begun in earnest for one of Poland’s leading grower-exporters, with early sales positive and overseas markets receptive
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New tech puts veg supplier Nordic Greens on fast track to growth
One of Scandinavia’s leading vegetable suppliers says the recent addition of a Newtec high-speed packing line has helped it to become more sustainable and more efficient
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Italians turn on the charm with Dulcis kiwifruit
Three of the country’s leading kiwifruit marketers have put their faith in a new homegrown, green variety with golden origins
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Vegrow raises US$46m in Series C funding round led by GIC
Fresh produce b2b marketplace will use new capital to drive its reach across India and fortify its global network
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Kent supplier Gomez ceases trading
Fresh produce supplier has closed its doors and appointed administrators
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North Carolina sweet potatoes strive to elevate EU position
The state’s Sweetpotato Commission has initiated research to understand opportunities in its key European export markets
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Character plays well for Verdi Import on Europe’s biggest stage
One of the continent’s leading fresh produce importers sees team spirit and close partnerships with the trade as the best foundations for its next quarter century
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Oppy brings in Red Passion kiwifruit from Europe
Group says it is expanding its kiwifruit offer in North America by importing the fruit from Greece and Italy
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Tozer Ibérica sales grow 20 per cent in 2023
The seed company’s recently-launched Cleopatra celery variety leads the charge
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Hoogstraten prepared for challenging times in tomatoes
Energy prices may have improved since last year, but the threat of ToBRFV and the search for resistant varieties that deliver on organoleptic qualities remain a challenge
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Avocados From Mexico brand keeps on growing
President and CEO Alvaro Luque looks back on another record-breaking performance and what’s in store for AFM’s 10th anniversary year