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Court ruling deals blow to Chilean cherry exporters in Maersk Saltoro case
Chile’s Constitutional Court rejects Maersk’s liability and upholds compensation limit
Peru heading for new table grape record as season winds down
As of week 11, shipments stood at 84.6mn cartons compared to 82.5mn cartons for the whole of the 2024/25 campaign
Is the UK grape market heading from feast to famine?
Analysis from UK fruit importer Richard Hochfeld predicts a switch from a demand-driven to a supply-driven market in the UK around week 16
Hapag-Lloyd signs cooperation agreements with Indian government
Shipping line has agreed to explore reflagging vessels under Indian registry and collaborate on port infrastructure development
South African apple sector poised for growth despite challenges
Despite Middle East conflict, supply chain disruption and rising costs, South Africa’s apple and pear industry is optimistic about the future
Fresh produce tariffs cut as Australia and EU finalise FTA
Fresh trade opportunities on offer for exporters of both markets as negotiations on new FTA conclude
Peru anticipates weak El Niño in 2026
Central Reserve Bank of Peru report predicts weather phenomenon will have limited impact on fruit crops
Spain sees big jump in organic tropical fruit production
Around 10,300ha of Spain’s 35,000ha of avocado and mango production is now organic
Spanish POs to receive €413mn funding from EU in 2026
Spain once again becomes the trading bloc’s main recipient of this type of aid, with 33 per cent of the total
Spanish strawberry sales pick up
Volumes recovering by week 11, but raspberry and blueberry production dip
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Huelva Riega highlights value of water on World Water Day
Association issues a reminder that efficient water management is crucial to the province’s economic success
South Africa grapples with Middle East impact
Shipping surcharges soar as exporters struggle to redirect fruit with specifications tailored specifically for Middle Eastern consumers
Berry business faces up to new challenges as growth continues
Investment in varieties, segmentation, marketing and technology will help build more profitable berry business, delegates heard at Fruitnet Berry Congress
Middle East conflict impacts airfreight options for fresh produce
Some flights have been able to reach Middle Eastern markets to supply fruit and vegetables, but global capacity has dropped as prices rise
Fresh Del Monte completes acquisition of select Del Monte Foods assets
US$285mn deal marks “historic milestone” that brings the Del Monte brand under single ownership for the first time in nearly four decades
Eternal.ag launches autonomous tomato harvesting robot Harvester
The AI-powered system addresses labour shortages that have seen European greenhouse workforce decline 30 per cent since 2010
Salix Fruits flags up three key variables to watch in Middle East conflict
Company warns that shipping routes, oil prices, and market reactions in key regions are the main risks to monitor
French stonefruit suppliers face steep challenges
Apricot growers in France are struggling to make a profit, according to Serge Mouneyrac of Mouneyrac Frères, while cherry production requires substantial investments to protect the crop
Oscar Gold kiwifruit season underway in South Africa
France’s Primland says season looks ‘very promising’, as company highlights importance of grower partnerships
Middle East conflict threatens apple and pear growers
War will drive up costs even further for growers who already face heavy administrative burden and labour shortage, says industry body