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Increased demand for high-quality dates during Ramadan, both nationally and internationally

Ramadan will tentatively be celebrated from March 10 until April 9 and during the celebrations, many Muslims turn to dates for both their nutritional…

Folson Farms and O.C. Schulz & Sons invested in potato grading technology

"We now have peace of mind because we can respond to any customer demand"

What are the main motivations of growers and packers as they consider implementing grading and sorting technology? Often the goals and challenges are…

Vacancies

Weather unpredictability could continue to challenge mango production

Mango supply is still limited thanks to the El Niño phenomenon and the subsequent winter rains. “Aside from smaller sized mangos, the rain brings…

Emerald Packing Company

Florida citrus packing house closes doors after 35 years

One of Florida’s last citrus packing houses, Emerald Packing Company, is closing its doors. Emerald Packing Company owner Stuart Arost: “We had a good…

Registration opens for 2024 CPMA Convention and Trade Show

Online registration for the 2024 CPMA Annual Convention and Trade Show (CPMA 2024) and the International Sustainability Summit which will be held in…

Produce association to induct individuals to Texas Produce Hall of Fame

The Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) proudly announces the induction of five individuals into the Texas Produce Hall of Fame. This event…

2024 food trends unveiled

Melissa's, a purveyor of unique produce, has unveiled its 2024 Food Trend Report. This year, it's all about swapping complicated meat alternatives with real, whole foods,…

"Dole initiates fresh fruit shipping service from Colombia, Honduras, and Guatemala in North America"

Dole Food Company has started a new weekly shipping service to the Northeast United States as of December 31, 2023. The service is aimed at enhancing…

‘State of the Produce Manager’ report explores training, career pathing, and job satisfaction

Retailers looking to better support and equip their produce managers have a new resource to explore: the first-ever State of the Produce Manager…

Bloomberg

"Mexico experiences a rise in headline inflation but a decline in core rate in December"

Mexico's headline inflation saw an acceleration for a consecutive second month in December. In contrast, the core rate, which is highly regarded,…

Special Fruit Logistica

Labeling fruit and vegetables in a clever way

Automation, flexibility and sustainability are targets

Reliable label data enable correct distribution, traceability and smooth processes. cab has 48 years of experience in printing, dispensing and applying…

Global Focus Bananas

India's strategic endeavors to enhance banana exports to Europe

Despite being geographically distant from Europe, India is making significant advancements in the development of efficient sea routes to export fresh…

USDA

US apricot production trends lower

Apricots, a stone fruit like peaches, plums, and nectarines, are typically either processed by canning, freezing, or drying, or sold as fresh, whole…

Taking a ‘long shot’ at HLB-tolerant grapefruit

A US Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientist and his team are hopeful that some so-called “long-shot” varieties will pay off in the effort to find…

Peruvian avocados: A superfood conquering the world

Peru, the second-largest avocado producer in the world, shipped US$223 million worth to the United States in 2022 to meet the country’s fast-growing demand.…

Frutas de Chile celebrates the start of the electronic phytosanitary certification between Chile and South Korea

On January 1, 2024, Chile and South Korea started using ePhyto or Electronic Phytosanitary Certification for their trade, allowing both countries to…

New raspberry varieties with good production yields in Chile

"The yield of the first harvest is expected to reach 9,000 kg/ha"

Professors from the Institute of Plant Production and Health (IPSV), Dr. Carolina Contreras and Dr. Pamela Artacho, visited the farm Fundo Santa Isabel,…

"Dominican Republic faces threat from Mediterranean Fly outbreak, accuses government of cover-up"

The Dominican Republic's agricultural sector is under threat from a new outbreak of the Mediterranean Fly, or Ceratitis capitata, detected in Bávaro…

USDA

Brazil Citrus Annual

Brazilian orange crop for MY 2023/24 forecast at 408 million 40.8-kg boxes

The Brazilian orange crop for Marketing Year (MY) 2023/24 is forecast at 408 million 40.8-kg boxes (MBx) - standard reference, equivalent to 16.5…

“Everybody wants the pears from South Africa”

“The upcoming pear crop looks very promising,” says De Kock Hamman, technical manager at Ceres Fruit Growers in the eponymous Western Cape town. The…

South African citrus producer expands and opens new selling opportunities by using machines

Located in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province, Sitrusrand, started as a 10-hectare mixed farm now stretches for 60 kilometers along the Sundays…

Orri Jaffa 2024 mandarin season has started with big demand in Europe

The first shipments of Orri Jaffa mandarins from Israel are already on the way to expected markets for the 2024 season. Yield and export volumes are…

Lilia Trutnyeva, Inkasol Gold:

"We only pick the fruit once it's fully ripe"

"We want to give consumers the best: fruit like you'd pick in your own garden, once it smells wonderful and looks perfect - better, sweeter, and…

Rob Pakvis, Berryland:

"Peruvian berry shortage will continue in the coming season"

Blueberries have commanded high prices for several months. "Peru has good quality, but the prices are relentlessly high, and there's minimal product…

Geopolitical tensions and slowing economic growth are reflected in the annual figures of Port of Antwerp-Bruges

2023 was another challenging year for Port of Antwerp-Bruges. Geopolitical tensions and slowing global economic growth are driving down industrial…

Feedback from a distributor

"Because of the situation in the Red Sea, many operators are no longer taking orders"

In the fruit and vegetable industry, circumstances can change rapidly, and this is exactly what is happening with Chinese ginger and other products…

Mathieu Gazeau, SAS ArboFlow

PommaQuality: the app that “instantly assesses apple quality”

After PommaFlow in 2021 for real-time harvest monitoring, SAS ArboFlow is now launching the PommaQuality® app, which instantly assesses apple quality…

Simon Vale - Balle Bros

"Good conditions forecast through to mid-January, this will give us a good start to the harvest"

Balle Bros. are experiencing a more normal growing season in the northern half of the North Island of New Zealand compared to the last 2 years.…

"We’re facing certain issues at the Bulgarian border due to incorrect pesticide readings"

Reducing the use of pesticides has been a recurring topic for Turkish fruit and vegetable exporters. According to Sefik Can, account manager for Canlar…

Peter Mcbride new chair of Sydney Markets

Sydney Markets Limited (SML) has announced the appointment of Peter McBride as its new Chair of the Board of Directors. He is an internationally…

International Air Transport Association:

'Air cargo demand up 8.3% in November'

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for November 2023 global air cargo markets indicating the strongest year-on-year…

80% of all container ships on Suez route divert to Cape of Good Hope

The number of container vessels that have re-routed via the Cape of Good Hope due to the Red Sea crisis has risen to 354 units as of 7 January,…

"Vietnamese Bến Tre green-skinned pomelos gain global recognition"

Bến Tre green-skinned pomelos, a fruit specialty from Vietnam, are gaining popularity across the globe, with exports reaching the EU, New Zealand,…

Marca by BolognaFiere Private Label Conference and Exhibition, Bologna, Italy, 16-17 January 2024

High-performance alternative to PVC cling films to be showcased in Italy

Omni Xtra®+, Berry Global’s high-performance PE cling film will be the key focus of the company’s stand at the forthcoming Marca by BolognaFiere…

‘Volunteer’ worker arrested for stealing fruit from home damaged by the earthquake

A 21-year-old man, Fumiaki Matsuoka, was arrested for stealing fruit from an earthquake-damaged home in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture. Claiming to be a…

Thief apologises for stealing vegetable delivery from MasterChef winner

After stealing a vegetable delivery from Sandbanks Brasserie in Broughty Ferry, owned by MasterChef winner Jamie Scott and his wife Kelly, the thief…

Indian High Court allows PepsiCo to patent potato variety, overturns previous decision

The Delhi High Court has ruled in favor of PepsiCo, allowing the US-based company to claim a patent for a specific potato variety used in its Lay's potato…

Retail

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Albertsons: Strong Q3 returns as Kroger merger looms

Kroger: Try these Simple Truth® favorites to sneak in more fruits and veggies in 2024

US: Sprouts Farmers Market promotes Daniel Spivey to national director of produce for fruitSprouts Farmers Market has named a new national director of…

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