Costa Rican banana producers fear possible change in EU MRL rules

Market sees short Brazilian mango supplies

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Gordon Robertson with Verdant Technologies

“HarvestHold™ offers proven 1-MCP technology in a simple delivery mechanism”

Crop and Export Report 2020, Week 44

1,345 tons of Chilean blueberries exported up to week 43, 14% more than the same week y-o-y

"At this moment we are not sure that Europe respects the legal framework it has established"

Costa Rican banana producers fear a possible change in the EU rules on MRLs

Blueberry exports from the Chilean region of Coquimbo increase by 32%

Researchers investigate use of microorganisms to mitigate abiotic stress in papaya and chili cultivation

PTI Berries Biobío organized a "webinar" attended by about 100 people

Berry producers in Biobio are getting ready for a harvest marked by the pandemic

Joep Jongmans, Special Fruit, Belgium

“More mangos from the Caribbean”

Classic Fruit announces Rainforest Alliance Certification for their Guatemalan operation

Nature's pride increases sustainability of avocado packaging

Special Wholesale markets

Global focus citrus

Retilplast

Three types of coverings for fruit and vegetables

Roei Yaakobi -Tie Up Farming

"Our system can now track labour on the farm during key task events"

Erika den Daas, 100 years of Meijer Potato

“Providing everyone in the chain with added value is the Holy Grail of potato breeding”

Ron Simpson, The Avocado Show

“Per outlet, we use 250 - 300 avocados per day”

Rob van Opzeeland about new over Dutch cold store

"Despite the high m2 price, this location was an easy choice"

Bert van der Beek, Van Oers United

"Dutch, Belgian Brussels sprouts acreage increasing"

Corrie Bezuidenhout – South African Garlic Growers’ Association

Imports crowd South African garlic out of the marketplace

New venture Fountain Fresh Espana - broccoli

"We have shipped 1000 more pallets of Spanish salads than last year"

Jeff Dunn, CEO of Bolthouse Farms:

“The growth of plant-based foods will continue on a steep trajectory in coming years”

Morning Glory Farms - DiMuto Blockchain

The Australian vegetable grower capitalising on blockchain technology to boost business practices

Namibian grape harvest begins

Tony Derwael (Bel' export) over top fruit market expectations

"I've never seen two good years in a row"

UK: AHDB Potato Weekly

USDA files action against California company for alleged PACA violations

The club apple of the Spanish group Nufri will boost its promotional actions

The Envy boasts of origin and organoleptic quality in new campaign

Grant helps Crystal Spring Farm focus on carrots & blueberries

Demand for fruits and vegetables grows

COVID-19 creates many uncertainties for South Carolina growers

US: Ambrosia Gold® holds third position of all branded apples in sales and volume

Smart fabric can identify fruit

Mangoes in short supply out of West Australia

Encompassing three geographical indication citrus fruits

China: Six Yichang firms sign deals worth $82 million

Drone-focused precision agriculture is aiding growers in Ghana

India to import large amounts of onions and potatoes

Kagome promotes vegetable culture for greater health

Cold rooms and warehouse projects to boost Kenyan potato & banana farming

Mauritanian markets face fresh produce shortages due to banditry

Airlines say NZ government air freight funding needs to continue beyond border opening

New Zealand orange season relatively stable

Cotswold pumpkin growers celebrate 30 years partnership with Aldi

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