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News updates for the European fresh produce business.
China to destroy 1,300 containers of Chilean cherries
More than 24,000 tonnes of fruit transferred out of port of Nansha this week
Topian seeks global partners to transform Saudi food production
Describing new sustainable region Neom as “more than a construction project”, Topian says it is committed to reshaping food production in Saudi Arabia
Avocados “unfairly scapegoated” says WAO
World Avocado Organisation responds to UK gardener Alan Titchmarsh’s interview in The Times, where he expressed concerns over the fruit’s environmental impact
ICTSI will be “strong and reliable partner to Transnet”
The court dispute between ICTSI, Transnet and Maersk over Durban Container Terminal is finally moving to a conclusion
Zespri Zag Innovation Fund kicks off second year with mission to propel a sustainable future
Fund calls for innovators to find solutions that drive meaningful decarbonisation and enhance orchard productivity
Rockit launches new marketing platform ahead of strong 2025 season
New Zealand snack-sized apple marketer prepares to export over 230mn apples this season
Conversations
Fruitbox 113 · Franka Rodriguez, Aldi South Group
Franka talks to Chris about the extension of Aldi South Group’s ethical sourcing model into avocados, with more categories on the horizon
Fruitbox 112 · Daniel Sauvaitre, Interfel
Chris and Daniel look at global trade policy and its impact on the fruit and vegetable business
Fruitbox 111 · Duncan Jones, Sinclair
Duncan talks about Sinclair’s new home-compostable fruit label, described as a “huge step forward” in making fruit and vegetable labelling a 100 per cent sustainable practice
Rockit launches new marketing platform ahead of strong 2025 season
New Zealand snack-sized apple marketer prepares to export over 230mn apples this season
South African avocados due in Europe this week
Excellent season with the potential for a record export crop is on the cards for South Africa this year
Source.ag stresses accessibility of its AI solutions
Three new product tiers from the Dutch AI solutions provider are aimed at increasing accessibility to high-quality data and making AI more affordable globally
Chile’s UC designs robotic fruit harvester
Researchers from Universidad Católica are developing a robot that harvests cherries and blueberries
Itaueira and MBR Company join forces in Mideast export push
Together they will export Rei melons to GCC countries
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Westfalia Fruit’s Chilean alliance wins UN SDG award
Pro Tiltil Alliance fosters sustainable development through collaborative corporate action
Argentina’s Port of San Antonio Este sees big drop in fruit shipments
Volume of pears loaded from the port down significantly this season, despite Argentine exports rising overall
Interfel promotes healthier diets for school children
Primary and secondary school students are the main target of Interfel’s Fruit and Vegetables at School programme, aiming to instil better dietary habits through various actions
Biome Makers unlocks deeper soil intelligence for better productivity
Link-up with Climate FieldView, John Deere, and CNH accelerate digital agriculture with seamless data integration
Montosa receives MujerAGRO seal
Certification honours companies for their commitment to women’s equality and development
Regina di Puglia gears up for third edition this summer
This year the event will involve Terre dell’Uva, the network of local table grape-growing municipalities
Morocco and France to sign deal to ensure fair tomato competition
The two countries are reportedly close to reaching a bilateral agreement to guarantee fair competition on the French tomato market following a spate of violent attacks on trucks carrying Moroccan produce
Colombian physalis exports keep on growing
Shipments exceeded US$40mn for the first time last year
Big week ahead for South African citrus
Several developments in South Africa this week will be crucial for the country’s citrus industry
Paraguay sees big jump in avocado production
Volumes growing by 25 per cent a year as more producers drawn by the fruit’s profitability