Supply news from Eurofruit
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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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LatAm port investments a boon for region’s fruit exporters
Cosco’s new mega-port in Chancay and expansion of DP World’s terminals in Callao and Posorja will increase capacity and improve connectivity
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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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Rijk Zwaan beefs up berry breeding business
New facility in the Dutch soft fruit heartland around Breda promises to enhance breeding company’s berry R&D potential
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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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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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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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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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Chilean grapes edge closer to improved US access
Top-level discussions suggest decision to grant access under a Systems Approach is imminent
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Westfalia Fruit Peru joins blueberry boom
Company expects to ship around 500 tonnes in its first year
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Indian delegation visits Chilean prune production sites
Long-term promotion could see imports of prunes to India rise to 12,000 tonnes
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Sicilian producers in ‘race against time’ as drought continues
Situation is extreme for region’s fruit and vegetable producers, with around half the island said to be at serious risk of desertification
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Regional strife boosts Dubai role as Gulf hub
Longer transit times due to disruptions in the Red Sea are a major issue for all traders in the Middle East region, but reshipments through Dubai appear to be growing as a result, says Hani Ayloush of Fruit Line Trading
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Production in tandem with nature
Honeybees and pollination are highlighted as crucial sustainability practices in new Hortgro report
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GlobalGAP sets out stall at Huelva berry congress
Organisation said it engaged in fruitful discussions with the sector on importance of certification
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Zespri on track for record returns to growers
Company expects to sell its NZ kiwifruit sales to top NZ$4.5bn, marking a return to form after last season’s underwhelming result
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Indian apple imports rise by over 70 per cent
Fresh apple imports forecast to reach a record 510,000 tonnes as demand for healthy food in India increases
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Greek producers contend with climate, labour and commercial challenges
Cost inflation and unpredictable market demand have made it even more difficult for fruit producers in the Greek region of Thessaly to maintain their business