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News updates for the European fresh produce business.
Zespri to exit Zeebrugge port after four decades
New Zealand kiwifruit marketer is to relocate northern European hub to Vlissingen amid concerns over recent disruption
Apo Conerpo sales surge despite slight dip in volume
Europe’s largest fruit and veg producer organisation reveals it achieved a 15 per cent increase in consolidated turnover last year
Tropic acquires global plant propagation specialist Rahan Meristem
Deal paves way for Tropic to become a fully integrated banana genetics leader
South Africa raises 2026 lemon export forecast
The CGA has increased its lemon export projection by nearly 4mn cartons following favourable growing conditions
Fepex highlights Brexit impact on Spanish trade
Ten years after the Brexit referendum, Spain’s export volumes to the UK have declined significantly while value has jumped 29 per cent
LiVA Biotechnology and Dyson Farming announce commercial-scale strawberry pilot
Dyson will test LiVA’s prebiotic bio-protection technology during the 2026 winter British strawberry season
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Fruitbox 118 · Kurt Ratschiller & Benjamin Laimer, VIP Val Venosta
Chris talks with Kurt and Benjamin about how VIP Val Venosta is looking to breathe new life into the Golden Delicious offering
Fruitbox 117 · Hein Deprez, Greenyard
Greenyard’s founder discusses the company’s recent privatisation and explains why he sees an urgent need to redefine healthy eating
Fruitbox 116 · Mark Landini, Landini Associates
Sydney-based retail consultant explains how supermarkets can reconnect with customers through better design, storytelling, and a renewed focus on food
LiVA Biotechnology and Dyson Farming announce commercial-scale strawberry pilot
Dyson will test LiVA’s prebiotic bio-protection technology during the 2026 winter British strawberry season
California table grape season gets underway early
New season kicks off ahead of schedule with early-season premium varieties capturing summer demand
BerryWorld Iberia marks tenth anniversary with major celebration
Berry marketer celebrates decade of growth with special event in Huelva, the centre of its breeding and production operation
Remco Heeremans appointed new chair of GroentenFruit Huis
Experienced executive with over 25 years in trade organisations takes over leadership from Cathy van Beek
Kölla predicts strong European grape season despite Italian delay
Importer expects ‘very positive’ European season, as industry continues shift towards high-performing, licensed varieties
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South African industry responds to Port of Cape Town’s lowly ranking
South Africa’s fresh fruit export organisations have expressed strategic concerns after Cape Town port was ranked last globally
SanLucar launches Disney Vaiana summer fruit promotion campaign
Group partners with Disney’s live-action film to create in-store experience zones featuring stonefruit, melons, tropical fruits and summer varieties
Royal Brinkman and PCGT launch North American partnership
The partnership, confirmed during GreenTech Amsterdam, will combine Royal Brinkman’s global expertise with PCGT’s local market knowledge
Leading the avocado charge across Africa
South Africa remains the market leader, expecting to ship around 21mn cartons this year, while Kenya has emerged as Africa’s second-largest exporter
Landgard reports drop in annual fresh produce sales
German cooperative says group-wide efficiency drive will help deliver improvement amid challenging market conditions
EU regulation on new genomic techniques cleared for launch
European Parliament vote will see gene-editing technologies regulated in same manner as conventional breeding methods
DP World keeps on trucking down electric avenue
Port operator’s accelerator scheme runs offers hauliers 12-week EV trial as decarbonisation effort continues
South Africa risks losing India apple advantage without tariff reform
India remains a key growth market for South African apples and pears, but industry leaders warn the country risks losing its competitive edge
Rijk Zwaan opens tropical breeding station in Brazil
The Dutch breeding specialist’s new 40ha facility in Mogi Mirim is an investment in developing varieties tailored to tropical conditions
Asia Fruit Logistica expands China Study Tour Programme
The 2026 programme introduces a comprehensive itinerary that integrates pre-show and post-show market visits with the main exhibition