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Centralized packing a game changer for Sonora grape producer

In recent seasons, Divine Flavor and its growing locations at Grupo ALTA have been converting their operations into centralized packing facilities. As a supplier of Mexican…

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Colombia’s booming avocado industry

In the past decade, Colombia’s avocado production and exports have rapidly expanded. According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, the country is the 3rd…

Demand grows and grows for Fairtrade bananas in Canada

Canadian demand for Fairtrade bananas continues to show significant strength. “Demand continues to grow. It’s been another record year for us,” says Kim Chackal, Director,…

The Dalles, Oregon region presents ‘pickable’ cherry crop amid PNW shortfall

As the Pacific Northwest emerges from some of the most intense climatic conditions in recent years Oppy is gratified to have a positive outlook for the upcoming Orchard View…

Google AI-powered citrus sorter launches

The sorting and grading of citrus fruit just got a lot easier thanks to the fully-automated Sunsortai® machine, a next generation sorter from Sunkist Research and Technical…

Soft, flexible ‘hand’ presented at world’s top robotics conference

This robot’s gentle grip can harvest berries and other delicate fruit

Harvesting a field full of fragile blackberries is no easy task. Each of those juicy berries sold in the grocery store produce aisle has to be collected by hand because the…

California hits peak berry season

It’s peak berry season on the California central coast. "Production is hitting its stride and the berry quality has been fantastic for strawberries coming out of Watsonville,"…

Further fueling promise to close the gaps on good nutrition

Dole Sunshine Company joins Walmart and Sam's Club's 'Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Campaign'

In California, over 4.0 million people are facing hunger – 1.2 million of those are children. Committed to providing access to sustainable nutrition for 1 billion people by…

Pineapple compound could potentially be anti-SARS-CoV-2 agent

In a recent study, scientists demonstrated that the pineapple-derived jacalin-related lectin (AcmJRL/AnLec) could be an anti-severe acute respiratory syndrome…

Retractable roof solutions high on the agenda of Australia’s berry and cherry growers

From June 6 to 8, Hort Connections will be held in Brisbane, Australia. Cravo has been exhibiting at this event since 2016 and is looking forward to being present again. “It…

Organic Produce Summit

Editorial Special Organic Produce Summit

From June 1 until June 30, FreshPlaza will run an Editorial Special on the upcoming Organic Produce Summit. The show will be held at the Monterey Conference Center in…

Global Focus Cooling and Logistics

FreshPlaza's June Global - Logistics / Cooling

FreshPlaza's June Global Focus is on logistics and cooling. Are you involved in either of these sectors, do you have new tech or provide services, data or analysis?. We would…

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Daily Harvest is teaming up with notable athletes to encourage Americans to "Eat the Solution"

Target: 60 years of retail innovation

Daily Harvest teams up with Blake Griffin, Carmelo Anthony, Jared Goff, Trea Turner, Kemba Walker and other world-class athletes to encourage Americans to "Eat the…

Despite Maersk warning:

Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach postpone container dwell fee

San Pedro Bay ports have postponed again the implementation of the “Container Dwell Fee” for another week, until 3 June, despite Maersk's recent warning. This…

Have we reached ‘peak almond’?

It's a question of intense discussion among California farmers right now. Almonds are the state's biggest crop, and California in turn is the world's biggest supplier of the…

US fertilizer prices down 30% after drop in demand

Fertilizer prices, which had hit record highs, are now going down again as buyers recover from the shock, but that doesn't mean the market contraction is over.…

Trinity Industries, Inc. announces acquisition of Quasar Platform

Trinity Industries, Inc. has announced the acquisition of Quasar Platform Inc. from Cando Rail & Terminals Ltd. Quasar is an end-to-end rail logistics software…

“It’s been one of those years that are completely unusual.”

A very crowded European avocado market

The European avocado market during South Africa’s export window held some surprises this year: Israel had a far bigger crop than normal and stayed on the market much later…

Precision intervention to diesel rebate scheme a sustainable option to buffer food price increases from fuel hike

The agricultural industry and consumers alike are facing a significant hike in the price of fuel tomorrow, with some estimates putting the increase in the…

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Netizens shocked by Australian photo:

‘Iceberg lettuces that cost more than a medium Big Mac meal’

A picture of refrigerated iceberg lettuces on sale for $11.99 each at a suburban Brisbane supermarket has much controversy. The photo was taken at the Seasons IGA Redcliffe, in…

Arahura Farms

Strong vegetable crop growth for Victorian organic producer with recent above-average rainfall

One of Australia's leading organic carrot growers says that the warmer than usual autumn has led to crops maintaining a better-than-expected growth rate. Arahura Farms grows…

Avocados Australia announces Australia’s Best Avo Toast Competition 2022

Avocados Australia have announced the 2022 “Australia’s Best Avo Toast” Competition – aiming to find the best avocado on toast being served in Australian food…

AUSVEG welcomes the appointment of Senator Murray Watt as Federal Minister for Agriculture

AUSVEG, Australia’s industry body for vegetable and potato growers, has welcomed the Government’s appointment of Senator Murray Watt as the new Minister for…

Ive Lambert, Starfruit:

"Melon market escaping the misery that mires avocados and mangoes"

"Avocados and mangoes are having a tough season,' says Ive Lambert of the Belgian importing company, Starfruit. "There are large volumes on the market, making it difficult for…

Hepro GmbH

Hepro and Frische-Institut develop new marketing concept for asparagus

"Reduce markdowns and achieve high added value in food retailing"

Joachim Stracke (Frische Institut) is always on the lookout for innovation for the fruit and veg sector and is now one of the top experts in the distribution of fresh fruit…

'Solidarity with Ukrainian blueberry growers'

IBO announces Poland as host country for 2023 Summit

The International Blueberry Organization (IBO) has announced that the forthcoming IBO Summit will take place in Lublin, Poland from 3-5 July, 2023. The IBO hopes to support…

Sanifruit held their third Chem-Free Day

Sanifruit organizes this informative event every two years to be able to offer the sector the best post-harvest solutions to extend shelf life of fruits respecting the…

Instituto Tecnológico del Plástico

Contribution to development of natural phytosanitary products against cotonet in citrus and kaki crops

The Instituto Tecnológico del Plástico, AIMPLAS, is coordinating the CITRIC-SÀ project to combat pseudococci (known as cotonet), one of the most difficult…

Turkey produces large amounts of strawberries, mulberries, raspberries and blackberries

Turkey is one of the most significant countries in the world both for fruit genetic resources and amount of fruit production. Around 100 fruit species,…

Peru's pomegranate export volume has increased by 26% this season

The pomegranate campaign in Peru is approaching its final stretch, achieving a record for the Peruvian agri-export sector. According to Fresh Fruit, until May…

Belize Міnіѕtеr оf Аgrісulturе Јоѕе Аbеlаrdо Маі:

“Саrrоtѕ аrе nоt rоttіng іn thе fіеldѕ”

“Тhеrе аrе nо саrrоtѕ rоttіng іn thе fіеld. Іt іѕ tоtаllу untruе,” ѕаіd Міnіѕtеr оf Аgrісulturе Јоѕе Аbеlаrdо Маі іn rеѕроnѕе tо а ѕосіаl роѕt bу thе…

Cayman Islands increase range of food imports from Jamaica

Under a new import export arrangement between the Cayman Islands and Jamaica, the Ministry of Agriculture has approved a broadened list of agricultural produce…

How the industry can avoid future supply chain disruptions through digital transformation

Supply chain disruptions giving the food and beverage industry food for thought

We have never before heard the phrase “supply chain” as much as we have in the previous couple years. Far from being the preserve of logistics specialists,…

Kutch kesar mangoes to hit markets, at slightly higher prices

While the Kutchi kesar is set to hit the markets from June 1, this year’s poor yield will lead to price increases. Production is about half of that from last…

iFarmer raises $2.1 mln in Bangladesh’s largest Agritech Funding from IDLC Ventures and Millville Opportunities

iFarmer, a Bangladesh-based full-stack agriculture platform for farmers, announced the completion of a $2.1 million Series Pre-A round of financing led by IDLC…

Lorry stowaways: what are the implications for food supply?

Instances of migrants stowing away in lorries appear to be on the rise, The Grocer revealed last week. Cases of ‘clandestine infiltration’, in which the safety…

What does it mean to ‘rescue’ produce?

Ugly produce: the industry faces a difficult question

A batch of companies has been trying to take the mountains of “ugly” fruits and vegetables passed over by supermarkets and find new homes for all that produce.…

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