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Soren Bjorn confirms departure from Driscoll’s after 20 years
Former CEO, who stepped down earlier this year, reflects on two decades of global expansion and announces launch of new venture
EU apple imports set to rise as crop falls 13.5 per cent
FAS forecasts second-smallest EU apple crop in a decade, while pear and table grape production are expected to increase
Egypt's grape export business continues to expand
Improved logistics, new varieties and market access are supporting further export growth, according to new report
South African fruit exports set to rise despite challenges
USDA forecasts higher apple, pear and grape shipments as Asian market opportunities continue to open
Canada looks beyond US as fruit trade patterns shift
USDA forecasts higher Canadian apple and table grape imports, while smaller US pear crop opens opportunities for alternative suppliers
Mexican grape exports forecast to fall 10 per cent
Earlier harvest and overlap with California season expected to reduce shipments, while apple production rises
Fresh produce under pressure: Fruit Logistica Trend Report plots ways out of crisis
New report explains how fruit and veg sector must overcome new, overlapping crises linked to geopolitics, economics, and climate change
Combining characteristics is key to tomato prosperity
Varieties that bring together plant performance, resistance and eating quality, along with greater value creation, will help drive growth
Sati reacts to loss of South Africa’s AGOA status
Table grape organisation says it is focused on protecting the country’s table grape access to the US market
Analysis: Royal Gala compression and Egyptian lemons capitalise on SA tail-end
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South African exporters to lose AGOA benefits in January
The country’s participation in the US AGOA will finally expire at beginning of January 2027
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk to resume Red Sea sailings
Container lines redirect Gemini service back through Middle East waterway after months of lengthy diversions via Cape of Good Hope
How to succeed in the complex world of tomato breeding
Ahead of this week’s Fruitnet Tomato Congress, we speak with Marie Vendercoille, tomato crop portfolio lead at Gautier Semences
South Africa awaits clarity on AGOA membership
South Africa has been participating in the AGOA act since the early 2000s, but following years of debate the country may lose that benefit when the US government announces its final decision on the matter today (2 November).
What’s next for the tomato business?
Catch a preview of the conversation set to take shape at Fruitnet Tomato Congress 2026 in Granada, Spain, on 5-6 November
Ahold Delhaize to acquire Tesco’s Czech and Slovak operations
Ahold Delhaize has agreed to purchase 100 per cent of Tesco’s Czech and Slovak operations in a €1.2bn deal
The Greenery targets new members and stronger collective bargaining
Cooperative celebrates three decades in business by unveiling new brand message and setting out fresh expansion strategy
Del Monte reports earnings growth in third quarter
Group says its acquisition of Del Monte Foods is delivering stronger margins and a more diversified food platform just six months into integration
Analysis: South African lemon floor collapses and the Valencia correction begins
Fruitnet Insights’ weekly fresh fruit and vegetable update from the GCC markets, brought to you in partnership with Global Star Group
Del Monte returns to TV with Honeyglow campaign
Commercials will showcase the multinational’s premium banana and pineapple brand