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“Wonderful rollercoaster ride” of South African litchis in the USA

Last season 34 containers of South African litchis arrived at Port Newark Container Terminal, with a further 60,000 cartons flown in to Newark and New…

Organic root veg season underway in the Pacific Northwest

With cooler temperatures setting in, it’s soup and stew cooking season. For Organically Grown Company, that means it’s kicking off its certified…

A multi-product sorter with AI capabilities and low operating costs

A multi-product sorter that’s able to work on all sorts of produce, including oblong and irregular shapes. It’s called the Sidewinder. “There is no…

Blackberry supplies to increase as raspberries tighten up in near future

Raspberry and blackberry supplies are about to shift in the marketplace. Blackberries: “We were seeing a short supply of blackberries because of Central…

New $27M mushroom facility to come to Georgia

Better Fresh Farms founder Grant Anderson planted the seed for his new business back in 2016 in Effingham County. The hydroponic operation moved to…

California Giant celebrates National Philanthropy Day

In celebration of National Philanthropy Day, California Giant Berry Farms announced the distribution of $53,500 to 10 non-profit organizations via its…

Chilean Cherry Committee expects to export 101 million boxes of cherries to US this season

The expansion of production in the Southern Hemisphere is providing US retailers with increased options to meet the demand for fresh produce in the…

Camposol appoints Ricardo Naranjo Fernandez as chief financial officer

Camposol Holding PLC announced the appointment of Ricardo Naranjo Fernandez as the new Chief Financial Officer, effective from November 6, 2023.…

Peruvian grape exports have increased by 54% to date

According to data from Fresh Fruit, Peru has exported 111,521 tons of table grapes to date, i.e. 54% more than by the same date of the previous season. Last…

Almond Board of California harnessing AI to inspire almond innovation

The Almond Board of California (ABC) is tapping into artificial intelligence to fuel inspiration for the future of almond innovation. ABC will use…

Argentina

Mendoza expects to harvest more than 7,000 tons of cherries

According to the projections of the Ministry of Economy and Energy, made through the Institute of Rural Development (IDR), Mendoza will produce 7,068 tons of…

The advance of HLB in Brazil would reduce yields by 60% over the next 5 years

According to research group Fundecitrus, around 38% of the citrus area in Brazil has been infected by Huanglongbing (HLB), something that could cause yields to…

Tree nut prices fell to their lowest levels in at least two decades

In 2022, prices after adjusting for inflation, called real prices, were $1.10 per pound for almonds, $0.51 for hazelnuts, and $0.25 for walnuts. The…

Vinyard Fruit and Vegetable Company recalls fresh-cut cantaloupe

Vinyard Fruit and Vegetable Company, located in Oklahoma City, OK, has initiated a voluntary recall of all fresh-cut cantaloupe products listed below…

US veteran and urban groups team up to grow produce and peace of mind

University of Missouri Extension, the Missouri Institute for Defense and Energy at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, and the Veterans Community…

Legislation introduced to boost exports of fruit, vegetables, nuts and other specialty crops

U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) introduced legislation this week to help farmers fight through trade…

Lineage celebrates grand opening of Houston coldport facility

Lineage, today celebrated the grand opening of its newest facility in Houston, Texas. Houston ColdPort is strategically located near the Jacintoport…

Collaboration for intermodal service through Eagle Pass Gateway to and from Mexico

BNSF Railway, GMXT, and J.B. Hunt Transport Services have announced a forthcoming intermodal service set to commence on January 1, 2024. This new…

New features introduced for rotary sizing and grading systems

Key Technology, a member of Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling Solutions group, introduces new features for its rotary sizing and grading systems.…

LATAM group increases freighter capacity over 70% with 19th new cargo aircraft

The LATAM Cargo operators received a third Boeing 767 BCF this year, completing the fleet expansion plan and bringing the combined total to 19 cargo…

What will the war on plastic cost the fresh produce industry?

The Trudeau government's push to eliminate plastic waste by 2030, particularly by targeting plastic food packaging, is drawing criticism for its…

Bomb squad called for box of rotting fruit

San Rafael police evacuated people from a building along Smith Ranch Road last week to investigate a suspicious package that turned out to be 20 pounds of rotting fruit, according to…

Greenyard books 9.5% higher sales in first half of 2023/2024 fiscal year

In the first half of Greenyard's new fiscal year, its adjusted operating income and net sales increased by 12.3% (€90.3 million) and 11.2% (to €2.49 billion),…

Executives of the middle eastern Global star visit South Africa

Renewed hopes for the coming South African citrus season

South African citrus growers and importers are hoping that the last season, which saw below-average volumes, will be the exception and that a return to…

"Egypt's strawberry production model is resilient to rising costs"

The general increase in strawberry production costs worldwide will strengthen the position of Egyptian growers, although production costs have doubled…

Namibian grape industry adopts conservative approach to coming season

The majority of the early grapes now harvested in Namibia and South Africa’s northern regions feed into South African retail programmes. Grape growers…

Urgent intervention needed at South Africa's ports

The South African government, led by Cyril Ramaphosa, is facing a logistics crisis, according to industry experts, prompting the need for immediate…

Thursday, 23 November, 2024

Macfrut Academy first video lesson to focus on potato industry

The Macfrut Academy goes live, where people can now register free of charge to the digital platform for professionals in the fruit and vegetable sector…

Price of purple star apples surges

Purple star apples, a Vietnamese favorite and a major export product, are experiencing a notable price surge of 30-40% compared to the previous year.…

Sri Lankan grower to export almost half a million kgs of mangoes this season

Nelna Agri Development Private Limited, a key player in Sri Lanka's agriculture sector, is aiming for a big mango harvest of 1 million kilograms during…

Namibia expects grape volumes similar to last year

Namibia has started its table grape export season, with the first shipments of this year's Southern African harvest en route to international markets.…