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Shelf-life extension technology keeps grape stems fresh longer

Founded in 2015 with a mission to reduce food waste globally by extending shelf-life, the technology of Hazel® has since then found its way into many companies and produce…

Mexico to increase mango shipments as Peru finishes

As Peru finishes up its significant mango volumes this season, Mexico is moving in to become the predominant shipping country. Peru is wrapping up shipping its red mangoes for…

Global Fruit Latam conference kicks off

Global technology and market trends in the produce industry

Yesterday was the first day of the first edition of the Global Fruit Latam conference, which will last through Friday March 26th. The virtual conference features educational…

Cautious optimism about California cherry season

With about a month to go, countdown to California cherry harvest has started. Early districts and varieties are past full bloom, but it is very early to make any predictions.…

Julianne Cona

With responses from Hamburg Süd, MSC, HMM and Seatrade

World trade disrupted after blockade of Suez Canal

The refloating of one of the largest container ships in the world in the Suez Canal could take days or even weeks, said the Boskalis CEO on the Dutch news-show ‘Nieuwsuur’…

Exporting fresh figs from Brazil to Canada and Europe in EPS conservers

Brazilian fruit production for the foreign market remained steady in 2020 and reached a milestone of more than 1 million exported tons, a 6% growth over the previous year. The…

GraceKennedy Foods LLC

GK Foods USA announces voluntary recall of batch of La Fe Peppers and Onions

GraceKennedy Foods (USA) LLC (GK Foods USA) has announced a voluntary recall of a batch of its La Fe Peppers and Onions, due to the probable presence of extraneous material.…

Spring apple promotion targets micro-influencers

Starr Ranch Growers is celebrating the first week of spring with marketing activities designed to generate buzz about the company’s exclusive JUICI apple. To support the…

Mentoring and recruiting agricultural students for the produce industry

Mentoring young professionals is a fantastic way to help ensure the success and sustainability of the produce industry. It’s also a passion for Wendy McManus, leadership coach…

“Keeping the world supplied” – 1st virtual annual Southern Hemisphere fresh fruit trade congress

Today SHAFFE held its very first annual Southern Hemisphere Fresh Fruit Trade congress. With the defining theme “Keeping the world supplied”, this first edition was dedicated…

Global Focus Bananas

US demand for Ecuador bananas increases after hurricanes affected Central America

The banana volumes coming out of Ecuador so far this year have been lower than they were during the same time last year, according to Juan Jose Pons of Ecuador’s Banana…

Special Australia / New Zealand

Weather, labor and shipping impact NZ apple/pear season

The total production of New Zealand apples and pears this season is estimated to be approximately 21- 22 million cartons. The exportable crop is expected to be 19.5 million…

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Former Empire president Donald Sobey has passed away

Imperfect Foods: Grocery delivery service launched in Denver

Amazon picks former executive Adam Selipsky to lead cloud unitAmazon.com Inc appointed Salesforce.com Inc executive Adam Selipsky to lead its high-margin cloud computing unit,…

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Visibility platform tracks Suez Canal congestion

A growing number of ships are currently trapped in the Suez Canal after the 20,000 TEU container vessel Ever Given ran aground Tuesday at 7:40 am local time. The incident is…

USDA modifies handling regulation for Oregon and Washington pears

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a final rule modifying the handling regulation for pears grown in Oregon and Washington. This action…

UC San Diego launches imaginative clinical trial

Looking at mushrooms to combat Covid-19

Researchers at UC San Diego think one solution to combat the effects of Covid-19 might be growing in the wild. They have launched a clinical trial to see if…

GT USA Wilmington welcomes M/V Dole Maya on maiden call

GT USA Wilmington, the US-based operator of the Port of Wilmington in Delaware, has welcomed the M/V DOLE MAYA on its first call at the Wilmington Marine…

New Zealand: Hawke's Bay growers discuss Cosmic Crisp apples

Hawke's Bay growers gathered at Johnny Appleseed's test block to review one of the most popular apples grown in recent times. The apple has come from…

A focus on quality helps drive continued sales growth in Asia for table grape farmer in challenging year

A Victorian table grape producer is highlighting the importance of good quality fruit in a COVID-19 affected period, as it has helped him continue his sales growth in Asia.…

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Crop and Export Report 2021, Week 12

Chilean blueberry campaign marked new export record with 118,225 tons shipped up to week 11

With 117 tons exported during week 11, the end of the 2020-21 season of blueberries from Chile has arrived, with some minimum volumes still to be exported. This campaign…

Indian mango season starting

“This year the mango season coincides with the Ramadan period”

The Indian mango season is about to get going. The Alphonso and Kesar varieties are widely popular, especially in markets with large Indian communities, like the United States…

Navel oranges from Hunan, China exported to Southeast Asia with zero tariff

On March 22, 25.8 tons of fresh navel oranges produced in Baojing County, Xiangxi, were inspected and released by Xiangxi Customs under Changsha Customs. The…

NL: Fruit Market International's webshop goes live

Fruit Market International (FMI) is a Dutch company. Their webshop is now live. "We've recently worked hard behind the scenes to develop it. Now we can proudly…

'Fruit Attraction 2021; much more than an on-site industry reunion'

The application period is open for participation in Fruit Attraction 2021, which will be held in person from 5 to 7 October in Madrid. The three-day industry reunion will once…

Dutch organic wholesale firm, Toff:

"Supplying both wholesalers and retailers benefits us greatly"

Almost ten years ago, Jeffrey Moret enthusiastically began a new venture. He had years of experience in the organic fruit and vegetable trade sector. So, Jeffrey decided to…

Preparations for PotatoEurope trial fields in Lelystad have started

This week the PotatoEurope organisation has started preparing the potato trial fields at the event location near the central Dutch city of Lelystad. At the beginning of…

BT9: “Intelligent cold chain monitoring”

Cold chain control company launches no less than four new dataloggers

It is vital to be able to keep an eye on one’s perishables along the cold chain. BT9 has introduced four new dataloggers to its Xsense® range to expand monitoring…

For stonefruit producers:

Research confirms chem-free alternative can increase percentage of commercial fruit

Within the innovation lines that SaniFruit has been researching in recent years, and thanks to the company’s investment on its R&D&I, it has been possible to…

Jaco le Roux - Afrifruta

Mozambican producer riding the wave of dried mango & coconut growth expands its fresh lines

Dried mango could have a shelf life of up to 18 months, but it’s become too popular to come close to its sell by date. Huge worldwide demand for dried mango has fuelled 25%…

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New research by Edith Cowan University:

‘Green leafy vegetables are essential for muscle strength’

According to new Edith Cowan University (ECU) research, eating just one cup of leafy green vegetables every day could boost muscle function. The study was published in the…

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