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Turnkey Vegetable Greenhouse Sales Representative - USA

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Head Grower - Avoine, France

Master Grower - Canada

Senior Packing Supervisor - Warragul, Australia

Assistant Grower - Stevensburg (Virginia) USA

Greenhouse Manager/Head Grower - Devens (MA) USA

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Indoor Farming Product Manager - Berlin, Germany

Product innovation drives growth of frozen Haskap berry segment

The Haskap berry has quickly grown in popularity in recent years. Although the elongated berry is native to North America, it wasn’t available on larger scale until 10 - 15…

2020 sees uptick in Juici apples

Supplies of the Juici apple will see a significant boost this fall. “We have a much improved supply. We have a lot of growth with trees maturing so we’re looking at doubling…

US import season

Late mandarin varieties from Chile and South Africa starting now

While citrus growers in the US are beginning to prepare for the start of their seasons in the coming months, the citrus import season is still in full swing. Miles…

Nature Fresh Farms

New 100% home compostable cucumber wrap released

Nature Fresh Farms continue their sustainable initiatives by releasing a new, 100% home compostable wrap for their Long English Cucumbers, a first in the North American…

Founding member passes away

Bard Valley Date growers mourn loss of Steve Shadle

It is with deepest sympathy that Bard Valley Date Growers announce the passing of Steve Shadle, 84, on August 11th. He was involved in the Medjool Date business in the…

Red Sun Farms

High-tech greenhouse investments in Canada, the USA, and Mexico

Red Sun Farms, a vertically integrated high-tech greenhouse grower with locations in Canada, USA, and Mexico, responds to customer demands for locally grown produce with…

First US arrivals of the season of Cotton Candy™ grapes from Spain

Pacific Trellis Fruit announced its first arrival of the season of the much beloved Cotton Candy™ grape from Spain. Just as it is peak grape growing season in California’s Central…

Forced to grow in sustainable and environmentally friendly way

Chilean avocado growers challenged with drought

Near the beginning of a new harvest, avocado producers in Chile are facing a challenging factor: the drought and the water deficit that occurs in various regions of the…

Starr Ranch Growers opens Yakima office and adds to staff

Starr Ranch Growers consolidated its offices in Yakima, Wash., and is growing its sales team. The new office, at 603 N, 39th Ave., in Yakima, will house the…

STK & Ascenza announce exclusive distribution agreement for 'hybrid' fungicide throughout Mexico

STK bio–ag technologies, the innovative Israeli leader in bio-ag technologies for sustainable agriculture, and Ascenza announce an exclusive agreement for the…

Special PMA Fresh Summit

FreshPlaza Special about PMA Fresh Summit

For 71 years PMA has been bringing together the global produce and floral industries at Fresh Summit. This year, the association is committed to continuing the Fresh Summit…

Global Focus Potatoes and Onions

Kerstin Meinicke (Heide-Zwiebel AG) on the current onion campaign

"Heat leads to normal yields and less oversized onions"

The onion harvest on the Lüneburger Heide is now slowly picking up speed. But the continuing dry circumstances and high temperatures in the northern German growing area are…

Retail

ALDI U.S. has joined the U.S. Plastics Pact

Metro Canada is accelerating the roll-out of the FoodHero app

US: PriceSmart announces August net merchandise sales and earnings releasePriceSmart, Inc. announced that for the month of August 2020 net merchandise sales increased 0.9% to…

Stokes Purple® sweet potatoes are back

Stokes Purple® sweet potatoes are back in season with shippers only available from Frieda’s. Research shows that rich-hued purple vegetables are hot sellers. In fact,…

BrightFarms

US (IL): BrightFarms celebrates opening of Chicagoland greenhouse expansion

BrightFarms has opened a new expansion to its Rochelle, IL greenhouse. The increase in production will support BrightFarms continued growth in the market, including a 34% jump…

Watermelon Virtual Master Classes for media educate, inform and inspire

The first of its kind, the Watermelon Virtual Master Classes were arguably one of the largest pivots of the Spring-Summer season for the communications program of the National…

Early detection of soil-surface ozone can help prevent damage to grape vines and apple trees

Farmers and fruit growers are reporting that climate change is leading to increased ozone concentrations on the soil surface in their fields and orchards – an…

Lower selling price of avocados caused total revenue to drop by 24.7%

Significant drop in total revenue for Third Quarter of Calavo Growers

Calavo Growers, Inc. reported its financial results for the third quarter ended July 31, 2020. The company also announced separately the following changes to…

Krivanek Consulting launches new strategic thinking and planning service

When the Pandemic hit in March 2020, Julie Krivanek was in the process of planning a milestone event, her 30 years of service to the industry. At the time,…

Chris Troch

Chief executive officer of Singapore-based Ocean Network Express - Jeremy Nixon:

‘Container shipping reaches near pre-Covid levels’

In recent months, container shipping has staged a sharp rebound, now nearing pre-pandemic levels. However, the outlook remains clouded in uncertainty. "Here we…

Weekly Argentinian blueberry arrivals - 2020 / 2021

Blueberry season forecast 2020

Argentina has started its 2020 blueberry export season. This year, the South American nation will continue being focused on preserving quality and ensuring the sweetness that…

Data recording devices guarantee high product quality of Panama papaya

Papayas from Panama are well known. Their export volume is growing every year. However, this fruit easily spoils during transportation and storage. One of the main questions…

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Panama Canal Authority plans new project to cure water supply problems

Issues surrounding the right amount of water have plagued the Panama Canal for years. When rainfall is limited and nearby lakes begin to get low, the Panama Canal Authority…

"This season, due to current circumstances, the demand for citrus has been consistently strong"

Despite concerns heading into the season due to the coronavirus restrictions, citrus sales have been strong for Sydney-based wholesaler Goldenfruit throughout winter. "Our…

Kees Versteeg - Qualipac

Strong domestic market, but lack of airfreight still causing problems for export

Grower, packer and shipper Qualipac has been growing vegetables in the state of Queensland since 1906, these days they have growing regions in South East Queensland, Southern…

Arnaud de Puineuf, Innatis Group:

A new graphic identity for the 20th marketing season of HoneyCrunch®

It was in 2000 that consumers officially tasted HoneyCrunch® apples for the first time. In 2020, on the occasion of the 20th marketing season of the club variety, the Innatis…

Conor to supply US bases in southern Italy until 2024

American soldiers to eat Italian fruit and vegetables

It is a bad year when it comes to supplies for canteens and the H&R sector in general, but Conor managed a master stroke: Aribologna's operational branch has in fact obtained…

Waitrose: Surge in popularity for fresh herbs

Waitrose has reported a surge in the popularity of fresh herbs, including both pre-cut and potted options, with sales of the range up 16% year on year, as…

Chambers launches major independent raspberry varietal trial

Chambers, the soft fruit experts and acknowledged raspberry specialist, announces a major independent raspberry varietal trial, spanning plants from nine…

Arnaud de Puineuf, Innatis Group:

“This year, we expect a Zingy® harvest of about 450 tons”

It has been a year since Zingy®, the latest club variety of the Innatis Group, was presented at Fruit Attraction. “Last year, we sold a few dozen tons of Zingy® apples. This…

Anthony Lepage, Les Herbes du Roussillon:

Beginning of the dried herb season in France

The arrival of autumn marks the beginning of the dried herb season at Les Herbes du Roussillon, producer of aromatic herbs in Argelès-sur-Mer. According to Anthony Lepage,…

First pile in the ground for new build Nature’s Pride

Nature’s Pride's expansion has started. The official moment took place on Friday 4 September behind the current premises with all the construction team partners in attendance…

Spain: Which Spanish regions would be most affected by Brexit tariffs?

Murcia, Valencia, Galicia and Aragón are the regions most potentially exposed to the consequences of a no-deal Brexit. This is due to the relative weight of their trade with…

UK: New partnership to deliver digital tools to boost viticulture sector

Horticultural research institute NIAB EMR has announced a digital solution, delivered by ABACO, to drive further quality improvements and profitability of the UK viticulture…

Stephan Schneider: "This initiative can make a big impact in a surprisingly affordable way".

CO₂ Correct wants to give fruit and vegetable sector access to CO₂ compensation

Stephan Schneider has worked as a marketer in the Dutch fruit and vegetable sector for a few years. This year, he started a company called CO₂ Correct. He intends to make CO₂…

Japenese market could open up for Egyptian citrus in 2021

Higher prices expected for new Egyptian orange crops

Although a little while off still, preparations for the new Egyptian orange season are already on the way. The high prices the previous season ended with could cause the…

'Using natural resources wisely'

Focusing on treading lighter on the earth through innovation in the supply chain, is a priority for Capespan and its production partners. In addition to the recent…

rPET cell containers

Carton Pack, a company based in Apulia with extensive experience in the packaging sector, has introduced rPET cell containers. In-depth analyses on the international market…

Will mushroom leather become a fashion staple?

Leather remains one of the most durable and versatile natural materials. However, some consumers question the ethical ramifications and environmental…

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