Washington grower discusses optical apple sorting technology ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
Do not reply to this email. Send your response to info@freshplaza.com.
News| Search| Job offers| Photos| Subscribe| Advertise| About us | View this newsletter in your browser
logo
Thursday, March 10, 2022
NORTH AMERICA
Our team

Marieke
Marieke Hemmes
Email

Astrid
Astrid van den Broek
Email

Sander
Sander Bruins Slot
Email

 Job Offers
Grower - Assistant Farm Manager Grapes and Citrus Category
Technical and Research Agronomist - China
Account Managers - USA
Controlled Environment Agricultural Engineer / Technologist - Arizona, USA
Commercial Manager - Berries
Facilities Construction & Maintenance Manager - San Francisco (CA) USA
Business Development Manager Australia and New Zealand
Assistant Grower Manager potted plants - North America
Berry Agronomist - Western Australia
Irrigation Technician - Tasmania

Weather and logistics pressure imported dragon fruit supplies in the US

Supplies of imported dragon fruit are less than anticipated. White dragon fruit: This red skinned, white fleshed fruit is coming from Ecuador currently and peak season…

Starr Ranch Growers chooses Ellips/Elisam's optical apple sorting technology

Video "Its internal quality-sorting capacity is unique"

Starr Ranch Growers was founded in 1934 in the heart of Washington's apple region. Since this, it has become a major apple, pear, cherry, and stone fruit grower, packer, and…

Challenging California mandarin season will see early end

The California mandarin season will likely end its tough season early. “The supplies of mandarins have been dramatically light on the back side of the deal. Tangos and W.…

New drying rooms expected to safe up to 80% energy costs

Energy efficient drying technology is welcome solution amid surging oil and gas prices

"We are very concerned about the situation in Ukraine. Originally we planned an interview with our Ukrainian client, who recently installed a large drying room with 1.5 tons…

A recap of Southern Exposure

Earlier this week, FreshPlaza published an article and photo report about a very successful Southern Exposure trade show that took place last weekend in Orlando, FL. Although…

Perishable goods air cargo

Ensuring fresh US products arrive in peak condition

A volatility in the U.S. air cargo perishable goods market took center stage at the peak of the global pandemic in late 2020 and early 2021. Fruit, flowers,…

Asia Fruit Logistica heads to Bangkok in 2022

Asia Fruit Logistica is moving to Bangkok for its 2022 edition from its traditional location in Hong Kong and takes place on 2-4 November 2022 at the Queen…

New director of sales and marketing for Family Tree Farms

Family Tree Farms is pleased to announce that Doug LaCroix, the current sales manager, has been named director of sales and marketing at Family Tree Farms. LaCroix has served…

New avocado board study redefines avocado shopper segments

Understanding fresh avocado shoppers and their purchase behaviors help marketers and retailers create strategies that drive traffic, build loyalty and grow sales of fresh Hass…

All of Argentina's pear and apple exports to the Russian market are paralyzed

Sales to Russia of Argentinian fruits produced in the Rio Negro and Neuquen Valley region have been completely paralyzed by the cancellation of container…

Special Fruit Logistica

Nobac 5000L linerless applicator & VR Inspection System

Complete system for plastic-free fruit and veg packing

Ravenwood Packaging will be exhibiting at Fruit Logistica for the first time this year. They will have two machines on demo – the Nobac 5000L ‘fresh produce’ linerless…

Global Focus Australia / New Zealand

Gold kiwifruit continues to dominate NZ fruit exports

According to Stats NZ, gold kiwifruit continues to dominate fruit exports. In the year ended November 2021, gold kiwifruit made up 47 per cent, or $1.9 billion…

Retail

Dreamstime

Stater Bros. is expanding ReposiTrak partnership

Across-the-board gains in business segments lifted UNFI to record net sales

US: The Fresh Market dives into omnichannel specialty food experiencesThe Fresh Market has embarked on a multiphase partnership with Firework, a live commerce and omnichannel…

Produce freshness solutions firm deepens sustainability and ESG commitments

AgroFresh Solutions Inc. released its first Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report. The report kicks off a larger initiative renewing AgroFresh’s…

Named to Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies

Caulipower awarded for groundbreaking streak of innovation and growth

Caulipower, the maker of the Cauliflower Crust Pizza, has exploded in popularity. In just five years, the better-for-you food disruptor has expanded into six…

Study has shown an 85% reduction in waste of fresh strawberries

Save Foods latest trial boosts the shelf life of strawberries

Save Foods, an agri-food tech company specializing in eco crop protection that helps reduce food waste and ensure food safety, today announced that a recent trial on…

Potatoes USA

US potato exports remain strong

From July to December 2021, most U.S. potato and product exports are above the levels for the same period in 2020. However, the figures for December are down, reflecting the…

Presence unveils key trends and predictions for conscious consumers in 2022

A new trend report commissioned by the nation’s leading natural products food brokerage and service provider in the US, Presence and conducted by SPINS,…

Led by ReGen Ventures, Trailhead Capital, and the MassMutual Catalyst Fund

Clean Crop Technologies raises $6 mln Series A

Clean Crop Technologies uses electricity to decarbonize the way we grow food and keep it safe and fresh, helping to feed the world without burning it down.  That's…

Acquisition adds four cold storage facilities along the East and Gulf Coasts

Lineage Logistics acquires MTC Logistics, expanding access to ports on US East and Gulf Coasts

Lineage Logistics, LLC, one of the world’s largest temperature-controlled industrial REIT and logistics solutions providers, today announced that it has…

Rio Grande Valley citrus growers intent on preventing fruit fly infestation

Nearly all of the citrus industry in Texas is located in the Rio Grande Valley. 85% of the acreage used to grow the state’s citrus is in Hidalgo County.…

University of Florida research shows how HLB damages trees

Recent research shows in detail how HLB causes damage to citrus trees and presents the case that HLB is a pathogen-triggered immune disease. A…

US Apple association launches online game to show importance of ag labor

The U.S. Apple Association launched Apple Quest, an online game that informs players about the important role apple laborers play in the U.S. economy and the…

Citrus Technical Forum 2022

PHOTO REPORT: Australian citrus industry stalwarts honoured for service

Citrus Australia has inducted two more members of the industry to the Hall of Fame, Robert Lochert and Russell Witcombe, at the Citrus Technical Forum Awards Dinner. Close to…

Egyptian grape harvest could start one week earlier than last year

“Shipping routes to Russia and Ukraine have been affected by the current conflict”

Great weather conditions will result in a promising grape harvest in Egypt. Quality is expected to be on good levels, although rising input costs are proving to be a…

Photo © Corepics Vof | Dreamstime.com

Transhipment to Russia resumes, some say, but even if fruit makes it there, will growers get paid?

No dumping of South African fruit in Europe, says Hortgro

Fourteen days into the most difficult and unpredictable season in memory and South African exporters are noting their appreciation for the assistance provided by the…

AJ Griesel – South African Table Grape Industry

Table grape industry concerned at extreme changeability in Europe

At a high level, role players have different experiences of this season, says AJ Griesel, CEO of the South African Table Grape Industry, but general port congestion and the…

Durban container harbor struck by two fires

In two days, two fires have disrupted operations at Durban container port in South Africa. On 7 March, state-owned ports and rail operator Transnet said that…

Hidden in orange shipment

Saudi Arabia: Two Syrians arrested with more than 1.2 million amphetamine pills

Narcotic control officials in Saudi Arabia have arrested two Syrian nationals who tried to smuggle more than 1.2 million amphetamine tablets into the country,…

April start of peak season

India: Bumper coconut crop expected after ample rains

Vashini Exports are certified coconut farmers in India. The company has it own farmland and sells coconuts to different supermarkets and wholesalers internationally, including…

“For Turkish exporters, the exports to Russia haven’t stopped”

Turkish produce is still finding its way onto the Russian market. Although there was some uncertainty among Russian importers for about a week, things are moving once again.…

Peter Schiffmann, A+P Service, on packaging solutions of the future

"The topic of sustainable packaging continues to be a big issue"

Sustainable packaging solutions were particularly in demand and sought after in the pre-Corona era. In the wake of the exceptional situation, the topic of environmentally…

Ukraine crisis

EU agrees to extend the scope of sanctions on Russia and Belarus

The European Commission welcomes today's agreement of Member States to adopt further targeted sanctions in view of the situation in Ukraine and in response to Belarus's…

EastFruit

Uzbekistan table grape exports January-February up 400 percent y-o-y

In January-February 2022, Uzbekistan exported 9,400 tonnes of table grapes worth $7.2 million. This is 5 times more in volume  and 4.6 times more in terms of export earnings compared…

CGA working with stakeholders to mitigate the impact of Russia-Ukraine conflict on the citrus industry

Justin Chadwick, CEO of the CGA, shared his thoughts on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and the impact it could have on the citrus industry.  "The Citrus Growers’ Association…

Key topics at the 2nd SHAFFE online Congress to be held on 30th of March, 2022:

Rising costs, logistical disruptions, sustainability requirements and the impact of the Russia/Ukraine conflict

SHAFFE, the Southern Hemisphere Association for Fresh Fruit Exporters will be hosting the 2nd Southern Hemisphere Fresh Fruit Trade Congress 2022 which will…

Russia-Ukraine crisis has hit many currencies hard

Currency markets have not escaped losses classes in recent weeks and experts are changing their strategies in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The…

FreshPlaza Funny

Oh you thought




Manage subscriptions | Unsubscribe

Copyright (C) 2022 Freshplaza.