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Commercial Manager Fresh Produce - Rotterdam

Production Manager - The Netherlands

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Key Account Manager | German Speaking | Aldi Süd

International Operations and Research Manager Blueberries

Teelt Planner - Beheerder containersysteem

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Import blueberries from Peru peak early this season

Naturipe, a global supplier of fresh berries, is excited to share that its import blueberries from Peru are peaking early this season and in impressive volumes. With the first…

Florida citrus farmers cautiously optimistic

The coming Florida citrus season is holding some promise. Hamlin juice orange grower Frank Stivender is waiting for his crop to mature for picking. In the weeks…

Argentina

Improvements to blueberry pre-shipment program for export to US

The phytosanitary services of Argentina and the US have agreed to improvements in the blueberry pre-shipment program that streamlines certifications.…

Mural campaign raises awareness for Fairtrade’s positive impact

In honor of October as Fair Trade Month, Fairtrade America launched its second annual national campaign to generate broader awareness around Fairtrade certified product.…

USDA

U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement seasonal perishable products - weekly update

Mexican avocado crossings through Texas expected to increase seasonally

Although major news outlets are now reporting the story of port delays and backlogs around the world, the situation improved somewhat this week in the US as mitigation efforts…

USDA cites Florida company for PACA violations

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on Florida Cool Cargo Inc. (Florida Cool), Miami, FL for violating the Perishable Agricultural…

Air Canada begins work to enhance cold chain handling capabilities at its Toronto Pearson Cargo Facility

Air Canada today announced the start of a $16-million project to expand and enhance Air Canada Cargo's cold chain handling capabilities for shipments such as…

"Global shipping problems will not improve before the end of October"

The biggest challenges for the global trade in fruit and vegetables are the pandemic and a limited shipping capacity. This situation is not just bad for fruit importers and…

Global Focus Top Fruit

Asia is main destination

British Columbia apple exports expected to triple this year

It looks to be a bright season for British Columbia (BC) apple exports, the province that is responsible for 90 percent of Canadian apple exports. Last year, production of…

Special Fruit Attraction 2021

"Vegetables People Love": once again, the company demonstrates its commitment to the entire value chain

BASF will present its new tomato and melon crop proposals at Fruit Attraction

BASF will participate in the first face-to-face edition of Fruit Attraction (9C11) since the beginning of the pandemic, which will be held from October 5 to the 7. The company…

Retail

‘Half of online shoppers buy cross-border’

Holland: Jumbo Food Group receives Royal title on 100th anniversaryDutch retailer Jumbo has announced that King Willem-Alexander has granted Jumbo family business the right to…

USDA

U.S. Specialty Crops Trade Issues – 2020 Report to Congress

U.S. officials work on development of international food safety and commodity standards

Trade barriers to U.S. specialty crop exports can be complex, and the U.S. government’s response is generally formulated within an interagency context. USDA representatives…

US potato sales strong in MY2020-21

The marketing year that ended in June 2021 was quite unique. With on and off pandemic restrictions from June 2020 to July 2021, foodservice sales fluctuated.…

Extreme drought affecting Colorado growers

In southwestern Colorado a little more than a decade ago, the region’s agricultural community considered the Mancos Valley to be one of the last best places to…

US: Coachella Valley farmland shrinks as dates replace grapes

Bob Harrick is a former employee at Oasis and now vice president of sales under the orchard’s new owner, Woodspur Farms. According to Harrick, demand for dates…

Applications open for Class Three of Produce Safety Immersion Program

United Fresh Produce Association is now accepting applications for Class Three of the Produce Safety Immersion Program, sponsored by Calavo/Renaissance Food…

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Commercial Manager Fresh Produce - Rotterdam

A protected variety of Australian mango that will be sold exclusively at El Corte Inglés

The first mangoes grown in Alicante have just gone on sale

The first mangoes grown in Alicante have just gone on sale. Until now, Spanish mangoes came only from the producing areas of Malaga and Granada. The mango, which will be…

Primeur Fruit Attraction Edition now available to read online

Fruit Attraction will be held in Madrid from Tuesday 5 to 7 October 2021. FreshPlaza and Primeur jointly publish a 150-page exhibition magazine. It has become an international…

Funghi Funghi, Belgium:

"There's still so much to discover"

"Worldwide, there are 100,000 known species of mushrooms. Of these, few are edible, and even fewer have gastronomic value," explains Leon van Basten of Funghi Funghi. This…

Op Agritalia: 'The well-being of our customers is an essential part of our work'

Grape clusters wrapped in paper on the vine are protected from insects and diseases

Eco-sustainable and residue-free cultivation prompted the Italian OP Agritalia growers' association to experiment with a new technique for the cultivation of grapes. Packing…

Abel Alarcón, of Brio Fruits: "Clemenules are already being purchased in the fields at higher prices than usual"

First Spanish clementines reach a market with growing volumes of South African mandarins

The sale of early clementines from Valencia has already started. The fruit is taking a little longer than usual to acquire the right color due to the heat, while the European…

For the time being, nothing will change as regards the fruit and vegetable exports from this country

EU General Court annuls part of the agricultural agreement with Morocco

The General Court of the European Union has annulled part of the agricultural agreement between the EU and Morocco; in particular, that relating to the extension to the…

Sweet Sensation harvesting begins in the Netherlands

In the Netherlands, Sweet Sensation harvesting is going well. And these pears are looking good. A few growers started harvesting their Sweet Sensations the week before last…

ISI Sementi will present its latest crop at the Madrid fair

A new mini pink oxheart tomato

Everything is ready in Madrid for Fruit Attraction, which will take place from 5 to 7 October 2021. ISI Sementi will be present in Hall 9 at stand 9H04B, with many novelties.…

Maarten van Damme, Dacomex, the Netherlands:

"Thanks to this new building, we can handle the fall peak better"

In 2018, Dutch onion and potato exporter, Dacomex drew up the first plans for their new building. This summer, the new warehouse's new production line was completed. Maarten…

Analyse by Jan Kees Boon, Fruit&Vegetable Facts:

How self-sufficient is the UK, fruit and vegetable-wise?

The United Kingdom relies heavily on vegetable, and especially fruit, imports. They grow just over half their own vegetables. There were fewer imports in 2020, but production…

Cooling colleagues build logistical future together

Fresh Connection and FrigorExpress have big news: they are entering into a partnership that is a win-win-win for both companies, as well as for their customers. As from 1…

Ecuador is Russia's leading banana supplier accounting for 97% of the bananas they consume

The Ecuadorian banana sector seeks a trade agreement with Russia

On October 11, the generalized system of preferences (GSP) granted by Russia as part of the Eurasian Economic Union (UEEA) for a group of Ecuadorian products…

Scientific review on management of Panama TR4

Panama TR4, which affects bananas, is non-eradicable. Strong biosecurity measures as well as early detection are currently the most effective defense against…

USDA

Australia: Fresh Deciduous Fruit Annual

Table grape production expected to increase to 210,000 tons in MY 2021/22

Australia’s table grape production is expected to increase to 210,000 tons in marketing year 2021/22, from an estimated 200,000 tons in MY 2020/21. Despite expanded vine…

China: The price of premium apples may set a new record

Previously, two major apple-producing areas in Luochuan and Fuxian, Yan'an, Shaanxi suffered severe hail disasters. Suddenly, hail broke out and hit the apples…

New Kanzi® campaign hopes to further boost positive sales trend

In October 2021 Kanzi® will be launching a new campaign based on the established ‘The Power of Great Taste’ brand positioning. This new campaign builds on the…

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