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Increased volume on Sweeties and Sundowner apples in Arizona

The volume on organic apples out of Arizona is similar to last year’s crop. “We had a late spring freeze which affected a little bit of our volume,” says Alejandro Madrigal of…

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Avocado Growing Manager - Kenya

Avocado demand stays strong despite higher pricing

Supplies of avocados are currently available from multiple regions--Mexico, Chile, Colombia and the Dominican Republic. Though David Billings of Stonehill Produce Inc. notes…

CKF acquires Canadian thermoformed rPET firm

Scotia Investments Limited (SIL), together with CKF, Inc. (CKF) have reached an agreement to acquire Packright Manufacturing Ltd. (Packright). Packright will become a…

Former owner of Houweling’s sued over workers’ compensation claims

Casey Houweling, former owner of Houweling’s Tomatoes in Camarillo, California, is being sued by the California Agricultural Network (CAN), a collection of…

Company expects additional monetization events in near future

Limoneira closes $20 million sale of its Oxnard packing facility

Limoneira Company, a diversified citrus growing, packing, selling and marketing company with related agribusiness activities and real estate development…

California pomegranate grower celebrates 20 years

This fall, POM Wonderful is proud to celebrate its 20th anniversary. November marks the start of California pomegranate season and National Pomegranate Month. Pomegranates are…

Very busy start to Asia Fruit Logistica in Thailand

The Asia Fruit Logistica exhibition in Bangkok, Thailand, has kicked off, and the first day has been a busy one. The atmosphere was really buzzing. Everyone is very keen to catch…

Italian court rules on illegal grape production

In a landmark decision, the Court of Bari issued a first-of-its-kind injunction forbidding an Italian grape producer from harvesting or selling any table grapes from…

Despite continued macroeconomic headwinds

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. reports strong third quarter 2022 results

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022. "We delivered solid performance across our business generating strong…

United States given green light to send fresh apples to Australia

The United States has been given the green light to send fresh apples to Australia, after more than 20 years of lobbying. The announcement comes after…

Special Asia Fruit Logistica

Frutas do Brasil is present at Asia Fruit Logistica, in Bangkok

Four Brazilian companies participating in Frutas do Brasil – a project for the internationalization of the Brazilian Association of Producers and Exporters of…

Global Focus Citrus

“Nadorine, Naturally Low Seed®”

New quality label for the Moroccan Nadorcott

The Moroccan Nadorcott has a new quality label, “Nadorine, Naturally Low Seed®”, allowing it to highlight its territory of origin, while guaranteeing the exceptional nature…

Retail

Dreamstime

KeHE: Distribution partnership with Kum & Go

Publix Super Markets: Net sales surged 9.2% to $13bln in Q3

US: HelloFresh launches The Pass Master to help you pass delicious foods while passing on uncomfortable conversations this ThanksgivingWhile 91% of Americans are looking…

Harvest Sensations welcomes new president

Harvest Sensations, a grower-direct importer of core commodity produce and uniquely sourced specialty ingredients for the food service industry, is pleased to…

Calavo Growers welcomes Tommy Padilla

Calavo Growers, Inc., provider of value-added fresh food, announced the addition of Tommy Padilla to its Family of Fresh team, as Sr. Director of International…

Peru remains global no 1 blueberry exporter in 2022

According to projections by the Association of Peruvian Exporters (Adex), Peru will hold the first position as global exporter of blueberries for fourth the…

Grapes among top 10 produce items by sales

Table grapes are purchased so consistently that, according to recent survey data, grapes rank as a staple item on the grocery lists of the majority of U.S.…

C.H. Robinson reports 2022 third quarter results

'Gross profits increased 5.0% to $880.7 million'

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. today reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2022. Third Quarter Key Metrics: Gross profits increased 5.0%…

US: Citrus prices set to increase in aftermath of Hurricane Ian

With numerous farms in Florida decimated by Hurricane Ian, wholesale and retail prices for oranges, grapefruits, lemons and other citrus options are poised to…

Compound derived from baby spinach is promising in treatment of atopic dermatitis

A recent study found that a novel compound, derived from baby spinach leaves, has yielded improvements in efficacy in adults with atopic dermatitis. Charles…

Ontario

Agri sector offers opportunities for Essex County automation industry

In Essex County, agricultural is the second largest segment of the local economy, after the automotive industry. That is why, with the world’s second largest…

California-based Climate Candy

FAVES: Unharvested fruit and vegetables turned into chewy sweets

Roughly one-third of all food that farmers around the world produce is never consumed. Much is wasted at retail and consumer levels, but food loss starts on farms when crops…

Aerial Application UAS approved to spray banana plantations in Costa Rica at night

Pyka receives world's first approval to fly agricultural spray missions at night

Pyka, maker of the Pelican Spray, a fully autonomous and 100% electric agricultural aerial application aircraft, secured the first ever regulatory approval to…

Maersk:

"We're a partner to South African fruit exporters – and we can achieve more together"

The CEO of the Citrus Growers Association (CGA), Justin Chadwick’s recently published his weekly update, and Mark Cairns, Head of Cold Chain for Maersk Africa,…

JC Muller – Sonlia Packhouse

Plum packing starts in the Western Cape

Packing of the first export plums (Suplum 41) starts this week at Sonlia Vrugte Pakhuis in Wellington, Western Cape. The packhouse's stonefruit season kicked off three weeks…

Growing Australian horticulturalist counts on strength of greenhouse

Australian grower Flavorite is already Australia's largest greenhouse grower, but they aren't stopping at 64 hectares. This summer, it was announced that another 12 hectares…

USDA

South Africa: Fresh deciduous fruit annual

'Profitability of producers is diminishing, limiting investments'

The area under apple, pears, and table grape cultivation in South Africa has grown steadily over the past decade, driven by ongoing investments into the deciduous fruit sector…

Christmas supply may be somewhat limited

Australian cherries: Wet weather looms over upcoming harvest

Australia’s cherry sector is currently expanding; consumers reveal a growing appetite for the fruit locally and in export markets. However, three consecutive…

Potato harvest in Tasmania impacted by wet conditions

Fresh potato supplies are low in in Tasmania's supermarkets. One major grower was forced to temporarily halt harvesting as it was too wet to get the tractors…

Fruit Cleaning Service: soft fruit sector's go-to for problematic products

"There are market opportunities for inferior quality berries too"

A considerable blueberry supply, primarily from Peru, is making its way to the European market. Ideally, they will all be in perfect condition when they arrive, but in…

Ivo Koopmans and Mario Volkers, DHL Global Forwarding:

"People tend to think of DHL as a big company, but for us no shipment is too small"

When the first pile was struck on Thursday, October. 27, at DHL Global Forwarding's new location in the Netherlands, it was a true milestone for the logistics player. "We're…

Ruud den Boer: "A good post-season significantly changed growers' sentiment from early in the year"

Dutch coop adding 110 hectares to its greenhouse vegetable acreage

The Dutch greenhouse vegetable season is quickly nearing its end at Oxin Growers. The open field season is, however, ongoing, and the new top fruit season is gaining momentum.…

Marcel Eversdijk of N. Eversdijk:

"Confident of price rebound"

"Prices will rebound. I have full confidence in things improving. We're in a dip now, but we'll just keep going. The energy crisis is causing cost increases, putting consumer…

Turkish pomegranate will see more demand by December

“We expect an increase in our volumes of about 15 per cent this year”

Demand for Turkish pomegranates is expected to increase by the end of the current year, says Mehmet Mutlu, export assistant for Turkish fresh produce exporter Islek Group:…

A.P. Moller – Maersk continues the record streak with strong Q3 results

A.P. Moller - Maersk delivered strong results in Q3 2022 with higher earnings in its three main businesses; Ocean, Logistics & Services and Terminals, compared to the same…

European top fruit market prepares for a turbulent storage season

In the first half of 2022, people in the Netherlands ate four percent fewer fruit and vegetables at home than in the pre-pandemic year 2019, GroentenFruit Huis…

The overall price of ginger bottoms out

At the start of October, the northern ginger-producing areas entered a period of intensive harvest, and prices continued to decline slightly. But by the end of…

With cargo airlines & airports paying special attention, these are interesting times for the sector

Perishable shipments by air: challenging, but solutions galore

Perishable goods are time and/or temperature-sensitive items requiring fast and safe delivery to maintain quality. Due to a short shelf life and the very…

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