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News updates for the European fresh produce business.
Agenda announced for Fresh Produce India 2025
Quick-commerce revolution, India’s rise as a producer of new fruits, and game-changing technologies among key topics in focus at premier industry event
South Africa contemplates high orange juice prices
Finding answers to juicing questions could set citrus growers up for extremely profitable futures
California Table Grape Commission honours life and legacy of Karen Hearn
Hearn dedicated nearly 26 years of service to the California table grape industry
Colombia Avocado Board elects new directors
New board members will provide strategic support to enhance domestic strategy
Bigbucks takes South African apple industry by storm
An increase in new plantings of the variety has led to a rapid rise in production
Chile forecasts record stonefruit exports
First estimate for the season points to a 4 per cent increase in shipments for 2024/25
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Fruitbox 110 · Gary Marshall, New Covent Garden Market
Gary and Chris champion the value of the wholesale market and look to the future of the business
Fruitbox 109 · Stephan Weist, Rewe Group Buying
Chris and Stephan speak about the growth in local and regional sourcing of fresh fruits and vegetables across Europe
Fruitbox 108 · Carlo Magni & Louise Beard, Forward Insight
Chris, Carlo and Louise consider the consumers of tomorrow, the choices they will make and how we can develop fresh produce that will appeal to them
Chile forecasts record stonefruit exports
First estimate for the season points to a 4 per cent increase in shipments for 2024/25
Kalettes back on UK shelves
British-grown vegetable will be available until the end of March
Egyptian citrus lands in India marking the start of the season
IG International celebrates with ceremonial opening of the first container of fresh grapefruit and lemons
Bella Fruitiva sees breadfruit potential in Europe
European demand for breadfruit has been so strong that Mauritian exporter Bella Fruitiva has decided to start its own production, according to managing director Vickram Meghu
Belgian Conference pears make inroads in Brazil
The vast Brazilian market has traditionally been dominated by pears from Portugal and Argentina, but the Belgian Conference is now winning over consumers in the country
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Positive feedback for Sinclair’s compostable label
Labelling company Sinclair says its new T55 certified compostable label has generated global interest, and calls on stakeholders to get behind an education and awareness campaign
Andalusian citrus production to rise in 2024/25
Coag forecasts 20-22 per cent increase in volume, with good calibres anticipated
North Carolina eyes sweet potato export growth in Europe
The North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission is ramping up production for the UK and other European markets for 2025
Rise of Egypt’s juicing industry likely to impact European citrus market
With issues in the Red Sea disrupting Egyptian exports to Asia, analysts had been predicting a glut of oranges on the European market, but the opening of new juicing facilities in Egypt could significantly ease the pressure
New dates announced for Fruitnet Citrus Congress
Conference and networking event will take place on 25 and 26 March at Valencia’s City of Arts and Sciences
ANPP offers revised apple and pear forecast
French apple volumes are now expected to be 3 per cent lower than was predicted at Prognosfruit in August, according to the French topfruit association, while the pear harvest has been revised up
Carton Pack acquires UK’s Clifton Packaging
Deal will strengthen company’s European position in flexible packaging solutions
Bloom Fresh wins victory over serial Italian grape infringer
Grower ordered by Bari court to remove all illegal plantings of the variety IFG Eleven, known as Sugar Crisp
Angus Soft Fruits marks 30 years at annual conference
Scotland’s leading berry supplier hosted its yearly conference this month, celebrating 30 years of business and assessing the best path forward for its growers and partners
Westfalia debuts laser-etched mangoes in Europe
Move eliminates the need for individual plastic PLU stickers