All Production & Trade articles – Page 45
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News
BioFirst appoints Bart Sosef as president of plant products
The group said it was confident Sosef’s “extensive experience and innovative vision” would drive the division to new heights
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Article
Premier Fresh Australia becomes 100 per cent Australian-owned
Premier updates ownership with current shareholders Anthony Di Pietro and Mark Lo Giudice acquiring stake held by Market Gardeners
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Article
Agap calls for government action to end Senasa strike
Walkout by Peru’s plant health authority threatens key exports including grapes and avocados
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Article
Sanifrutta bets on new club apple variety
Lilibet, an early bicoloured variety developed by Italian group CIV, is described as easy to grow, excellent in terms of shelf-life, and great to eat
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Article
Superplum introduces ready-to-eat mangoes
Carbide-free ripening technique ensures safe and reliably ripe mango offering
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Article
Taiwan sends first shipment of red dragon fruit to Japan
It has taken Taiwan eight years of negotiation to gain access for the fruit
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China eager to open doors to more Vietnamese fruit
Statement from Chinese Premier comes after fruit imports from Vietnam more than doubled in value in 2023
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‘Double British fruit and veg production to avert crisis’, charities say
Three major environmental organisations have outlined why the horticulture sector needs more support
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Sun World International launches two new table grape varieties
Production of Applause and Epic Crisp set to ramp up in next five years
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New Zealand government assists UK farmers in new campaign
New Zealand government initiative aims to raise awareness of country’s highly innovative agritech sector and support UK farmers as they transition to environmentally based support payments post-Brexit
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Significant growth in regenerative agriculture globally, report finds
Regenagri CEO says “certified farms have achieved a remarkable positive impact” in the last year
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South Africa seeks WTO panel reviews of EU citrus import rules
Move follows failure of initial talks to find a mutually agreed solution
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Comment
Comment: AI can make a big difference to fruit quality
Worldwide Fruit’s head of technical Willie Wood believes new technology is about to remove all subjectivity from fresh produce quality control
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Catalonia braced for big drop in pear production
Growers say they will prioritise the national market this season due to shortfall
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South African grapes eye US opportunities
Early indications are that the country will offer more table grapes and stonefruit in the US market in the near future
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News
Del Monte celebrates International Pineapple Day
Group reveals survey findings and launches North America-based ’You’re Welcome’ campaign
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Agroponiente Group set for double-digit volume growth in 2023/24
Company’s sales volume set to rise by 10 per cent, despite challenging market conditions
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PSG looks to top the berry league
Steve Nelson, director at the newly restructured Plant Sciences Genetics, talks to Fruitnet about the current state of the berry market, new varieties and future opportunities for the category
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Leaf extends its reach to Eastern Ghats
Indian agricultural company aims to foster sustainable livelihoods for 5m smallholder farmers
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Leading Chinese avocado importer Riverking to visit Queensland
Visit follows tour of West Australian orchards late last year