Gaynor Selby, Author at FreshFruitPortal.com
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Agronometrics Interviews: Perspectives from Fruit Logistica 2024: Herbert Widmann GmbH

Jan-Henrik zum Felde, Key Account Manager at Herbert Widmann GmbH, discusses blueberry markets and the company's global reach.
March 28 , 2024

Guatemalan Hass avocados pass important APHIS hurdle

Guatemalan Hass avocados have achieved a significant step towards gaining access to the United States market.
March 27 , 2024

New Zealand kiwifruit gets tariff relief under EU trade deal

The deal will remove tariffs on exports like New Zealand kiwifruit, and benefit the country’s meat and dairy industry.
March 27 , 2024

The bigger picture of Trader Joe’s banana price increase

Trader Joe’s, known for its wide array of unique products and comparably low market prices, told FreshFruitPortal.com by email that the decision to increase the price by almost 20% was made because of cost changes. 
March 27 , 2024

Colombia’s CorpoHass allies with sustainability network CECODES

Through this collaboration, the sector hopes to implement “knowledge into tangible actions, driving economic growth, environmental conservation, and social progress within the country,” a release said.
March 27 , 2024
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USDA intends to renew Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee Charter USDA is set to renew the committee’s charter for two years as required by the Federal Advisory Committee Act.

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USDA advances pecan breeding and research program It takes an average of 28 years from planting a new seedling to releasing a new pecan cultivar with traditional methods of pecan breeding.

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Parallel UK and EU farmer protests underline economic anxieties Multiple farmer protests continued across the UK and EU in opposition to trade policies, environmental agreements and other regulations. 

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Agronometrics Interviews: A look at the Serbian blueberry industry As orchards mature and achieve optimal yields, Serbia has observed a substantial surge in the export of fresh blueberries, predominantly to key markets such as the Netherlands, Russia, Poland, Germany, and the UK.

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