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Strike threat looms over Valencian citrus sector
CGC slams unions for “unacceptable” pay demands
Ethiopia sends refrigerated veg to Europe for first time
Ethiopian trader Ethio Vegfru has launched shipments of sugar snap peas and mangetout to the Dutch market via a container equipped with modern refrigeration
Strong demand and quality drives positive forecast for Zespri growers
Forecast returns up across almost all categories, marketer reports
South Africa focuses on new grape varieties
Breeders have a keen interest in their newer varieties as the country’s table grape season gets underway
Peruvian blues are first consignment to leave Port of Chancay
Fruit was grown by Qali, part of Agrícola Cerro Prieto
First Guatemalan avos to arrive in time for Super Bowl
First consignments should land in the US in January, according to Guatemala’s agriculture minister
Chile to ship 7mn cartons of grapes to US under systems approach
The figure represents about 35 per cent of total shipments to North America for 2024/25
Zespri aims to sell 93,000 tonnes of Northern Hemisphere kiwifruit
Marketer says it has targeted 26mn trays from its counter-seasonal programme, as new season gets underway
Rainforest Alliance set to streamline requirements
Ria Stout, the group’s chief programme officer, says next year’s launch of its revised Sustainable Agricultural Standard will reduce the burden on farmers
Frost fails to dampen optimism among RSA cherry exporters
South Africa’s cherry harvest moves into gear, with increased focus on export markets
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Demargro seeking to widen range
The Belgian exporter continues to look at broadening its already substantial selection, while examining the potential of new markets, but competition across Europe is intensifying
Camposol reports Q3, 2024 preliminary results
Monthly EBITDA for September 2024 reached US$30.7mn, the highest in the company’s history
South Africa takes stock after 2024 citrus season
CGA warns that this year’s lower harvest is merely a blip in the country’s citrus export drive
Chiquita loses appeal over fruit label
EU court confirms that blue and yellow oval is not eligible for protection as an EU trade mark in respect of fresh fruits
Semillas Fitó expands melon offering for Almerian growers
Seed specialist showcases new varieties in the Cantaloupe, Galia, Piel de Sapo, yellow melon and watermelon segments
Dole reports positive Q3 results
Company said performance in three-month period positions it to deliver a strong full-year result for 2024
ICTSI to challenge High Court decision on Durban Container Terminal
Move could delay the implementation of a pioneering public/private partnership at South Africa’s largest port by years
Dutch greenhouse experts return to India
Dutch greenhouse experts from HortiRoad2India will be back in India on 13-22 November to promote collaboration in sustainable food systems via innovative solutions
Border between South Africa and Mozambique reopens
Trade between South Africa and Mozambique resumes as an uneasy calm return to Mozambique
First significant volumes of Namibian grapes leave for Europe
The first container shipments left Cape Town last weekend