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Intercitrus calls for tougher EU stance on RSA citrus imports
It wants EU to set up centralised system to log temperature readings to prove that cold treatment rules are being followed
All change for Peruvian avocado markets
Chile enters the top three destinations for first half of 2023, displacing the US market
Strong year for Uruguayan citrus
Quality improvements and lower shipping costs have benefited exporters this season, said Upefruy
Mixed feelings as BRICS Summit heads to South Africa
The South African fruit sector will be closely watching this month’s BRICS summit in Johannesburg
Colombian banana union celebrates historic deal on worker’s rights
Sintrainagro said new agreement will benefit 22,000 workers across 251 banana farms in Urabá
Mastronardi shakes up organic strawberries with Sunset Wow
New exclusive varieties will be grown in company’s state-of-the-art Ohio greenhouse
Costa Rican pineapple and banana exports bounce back
Strong European demand and favourable climatic conditions fuel double-digit increase in exports in first half of 2023
Australian vegetables explore Europe
Government funding awarded to Australian vegetable industry to explore export opportunities in EU and UK
Washington apple harvest estimate released
Washington State Tree Fruit Association releases 2023 forecast with a return to normal volumes and high quality fruit predicted
Turkish exporters turn focus to figs
Turkish fig exporters report high quality for the upcoming Black Bursa season, with weather conditions currently remaining favourable
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New Spanish food summit aims to deepen UK trade ties
Event in London aims to boost trade between Spain and Britain and explore the potential for market growth in food and wine
West Africa growers bless the rains
Concerns over changeable climatic conditions are very real across West Africa, but pineapple and mango growers say this year’s ample rainfall has been good for yields
Look who’s talking… at Global Tropicals Congress
Top names gather at Fruitnet’s new meeting point for the tropical and exotic fresh produce business.
EU apple and pear output to contract in 2023 says Prognosfruit
EU apple crop 3.3 per cent lighter than last year, while pear production is down 12.9 per cent
Hortgro weighs up EU Green Deal
There are significant opportunities for South African growers in the EU Green Deal, but they may also face formidable challenges
German event DOGK returns on 20-21 September
Leading fresh produce event considers potential major changes that are likely to shape the business over the next few years
Spanish melons and watermelons bounce back
Growers hail return to normal production and the reactivation of demand in August
Vanguard’s Craig Stauffer announces retirement
Chief executive and co-founder set to retire at the end of 2023 with Vanguard Peru chief executive Manuel Yzaga tapped as replacement
“Promising” season ahead for Nergi kiwi berries
Both volume and quality look promising for the new Nergi kiwi berry season, according to France-based marketer Sofruileg
Weather keeps Peru’s avocado export growth in check
Shipments almost doubled in the five years to 2022, but climatic events have wiped out this year’s expected double-digit increase