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Lots of attention for sustainable packaging at Fruit Logistica

Only two Canadian companies exhibited at Fruit Logistica in Berlin last week. It was likely a combination of reduced travel due to the pandemic and the fact that Canada had…

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California growers had hoped for a wetter winter

As we get deeper into spring, concerns continue to grow in California over drought following a winter that wasn’t as wet as hoped for. “We had a really good December. But…

Markets leap on onions

The markets have jumped up on onions this week. John Harris of Fort Morgan CO-based Paradigm Fresh notes that on average, the markets rose by about $4/bag across the board.…

Lytone is joining VIVA Fresh Expo at booth #506

“We are ready to introduce our US EPA- certified post-harvest solution at VIVA Fresh Expo”

As the worldwide Covid-19 situation improves, international exhibitions are coming up again. Lytone Enterprise, Inc., from Taiwan, will present its science-based postharvest…

Avocado supplier increases treatment capacity with new installation

West Pak Avocado, a supplier of premium avocados, has expanded its Apeel treatment capabilities with a new installation at the company’s facility in Michoacán, Mexico. The…

Sales March 2022 versus the peaks of 2020

Inflation in the fresh produce category

Inflation has reached a 40-year high and consumers are extremely aware. “In March 2022, IRI’s survey of primary shoppers found that 92 percent of consumers believe food prices…

British Columbia growers use helicopters to heat up cherry blossoms

In the Central Okanagan, helicopters are typically used in late spring, when their rotors blow water off cherries to prevent the fruit from splitting. However,…

New addition to Onions 52 sales team

Onions 52, Inc. has welcomed the newest member to its sales team, onion industry veteran Tiffany Cruickshank. Cruickshank is based in the Treasure Valley…

Nobis fund totaling 10 million dollars

Investment fund for Ecuadorian blueberries

Nobis presented a report to domestic and foreign investors on the progress made in the cultivation of blueberries thanks to the first "Investment fund in the Ecuadorian…

Dole again joins with McDonald's as Red Fuji Apple gift box hits the market

In 2021, Dole and McDonald’s jointly launched the Golden Pineapple Sorbet to start the early summer ice cream market. This year, Dole and McDonald’s once again launch a…

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Video PHOTO REPORT Fruit Logistica 2022

After two years and two months the fresh produce industry headed for Berlin for Fruit Logistica.The event got off to a subdued start on Tuesday but numbers started to build…

3 Brazilian apple varieties first in 'new super sweet' category

SAMBOA the new brand for the 3 apple-sister varieties Luiza, Venice and Isadora

Rivoira Group presented at Fruit Logistica Berlin 2022 the long awaited brand concept for the future marketing of the 3 Brazilian apple varieties Luiza, Venice and Isadora.…

Global Focus South Africa

Christo Naudé – Malelane Citrus

“If we can get through this season, we can achieve anything”

The Star Ruby grapefruit harvest will start after the Easter weekend at Malelane Citrus (MSK), a grapefruit specialist that exports around 800,000 cartons (17.5kg) per year.…

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Albertsons topped Wall Street’s earnings forecast

Subsidiary of Mexico's Femsa agrees to acquire U.S. distributor Sigma SupplyMexican bottler and retailer FEMSA announced its U.S. subsidiary Envoy Solutions reached an…

Viva Fresh to host In Bloom women's event

The Texas International Produce Association In Bloom Women’s Committee proudly announces it is hosting Speak Easy: Real Women, Real Talk at Viva Fresh on…

Nominations accepted to recognize produce industry’s retail change makers

Individuals and organizations do incredible work at the retail level to advance the produce industry through increased sales and consumption of fresh fruits…

Governor Abbott’s call for more vehicle inspections causes delays at the border

At the southern US border, trucks delivering products from Mexico are often waiting for hours at ports of entry. Commercial vehicles trying to enter the United…

Mexican truck inspections are bad news for berry, avocado, tomato and lime prices

On Monday Mexican truckers, protesting strict inspections ordered by Texas governor Greg Abbott, began blocking the United States’ most important entry point…

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US (NC): Expansion and innovation showcased in 2022 Farm Grants

Recipients of 2022 farm grants reflect the strength of the agricultural system in western North Carolina by growing their farm businesses and demonstrating innovative…

AGRITRADE, Expo & Conference holding its 20th edition in Guatemala in May

The 20th edition of the AGRITRADE, Expo & Conference platform is being planned to take place in May. It will serve to showcase the best exportable supply from Guatemala and…

The carrier's strike affected Peru's agro-exports

The carrier's strike in Peru has had negative consequences for the country's agro-export sector. In week 13, the sector exported almost 2,700 containers, i.e.…

"Argentine cherries continue to be profitable with great international demand"

The Argentine cherry season has shown good results despite the decreases caused by the inclement weather in various regions of the country, which strongly…

Frost: less damage than last year?

It is still too early for a definitive assessment, but the cold wave that hit France in early April seems to have caused less damage than in 2021. This year’s frost episode…

Eduardo Díaz, of Grupo AN: "The frozen vegetable industry continues to grow in Spain with new investments in the sector"

"Our volume of broccoli for the industry exceeds 20,000 tons"

Similarly to how the production has been growing in recent years, broccoli consumption in Spain has increased significantly; and not only in the fresh sector. Its growth has…

First Europe-bound Zespri kiwifruit charter set to arrive at the end of April

The first of this season’s Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit have left Port of Tauranga, bound for the Port of Zeebrugge where they will arrive at the end of April. The first shipment…

Sustainable packaging takes centre stage at Westfalia Fruit in France

Westfalia Fruit’s business in France, has launched a new range of environmentally and consumer friendly packaging for avocados that dramatically reduces and replaces the use…

Xuwen's small pineapple has become a new trend in the fresh-cut fruit market

In Nanyue, pineapples, one of the earliest fruits to mature and list on the market, has begun to shine again in the "Sea of Pineapples". Xuwen County, Zhanjiang City,…

Banana growers urge consumers to buy a 'Nana4AFarmer'

Consumers are being encouraged to dig deep and throw a few extra of Australia’s favourite supermarket fruit into the trolley to help out Australia’s banana growers. Like most…

The impact of the lockdown is getting worse

Shipping companies cancel calls at Shanghai Port, and some cargoes were transferred to other ports for unloading

Due to the continuing severe pandemic, some voyages of Maersk, ONE and ZIM have begun to cancel the call at Shanghai Port, and provide multimodal…

Green bananas: Better for you?

According to experts, the different colors of the banana – from green to overripe brown – correspond to a spectrum of health benefits. Of course, green bananas are harder to digest,…

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