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China’s produce imports and exports hurt by Coronavirus

“This time of year - post the Lunar New Year holiday - Vanguard International is typically engaged in both exports of produce from China as well as imports into the country.…

Exhibitors believe Fruit Logistica is quieter this year, but overall are satisfied

As the second day of Fruit Logistica drew to a close, many exhibitors and visitors alike left the exhibition hall satisfied with what the show had brought them so far. Some…

Inconsistent volumes in current Mexican blackberry season

Blackberries are grown in the United States from late spring to early fall, with their peak season falling in July and August. To supply consumers with blackberries…

University of Florida’s Gulfcoast Research and Education Center

Robot protects strawberry crops from fungus and mold with UV light

Strawberry farmers may soon have the option to 'employ' a robot that uses ultraviolet light to kill certain kinds of fungus and mold. It is under development at the University…

China’s tariff cuts include fruits & nuts

China is cutting in half tariffs on US fruit and other goods imposed in September and December last year, but leaving in place heftier tariffs imposed in 2018. The Feb. 6 move…

First shipment of Taiwanese guava arrives in US

The first shipment of guava from Taiwan arrived in Los Angeles late last month. The shipment of 13 tons of guava took just over 20 days to arrive in the port, having departed…

More February promotions thanks to solid Washington apple supplies

Overall supplies of apples out of Washington State are ample. “We have several key varieties available for promotion, as the 2019-20 crop for apples is up considerably over…

Fruit Logistica and Biofach

Chile announces record fruit exports for 2019

In the wake of 2019 results showing record growth in fruit exports, representatives of the Chilean agro-industry will be present in force at the Fruit Logistica and BioFach…

New York senators call for investigation over influx of Canadian onions

Two US senators from New York are calling for federal investigations into unfair trade subsidies for Canadian onion growers. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and Senate…

Wonderful® Pistachios launches plant-based protein campaign

Wonderful® Pistachios, The Original Plant-Based ProteinTM, launched a new multimillion-dollar marketing campaign to further resonate with the growing number of people adding…

Special Fruit Logistica

Helps enable uninterrupted access to cold chain data

Emerson incorporates 4G/Cat-M Technology into next generation GO Real-Time Tracker

Emerson (NYSE: EMR) announced at the Fruit Logistica convention the release of its next-generation GO Real-Time Tracker based on 4G/Cat-M technology.This…

Global Focus Organics

Demand for organic and conventional blueberries still rising

The incoming Florida crop of organic blueberries will likely be similar in volume to last year’s numbers. “Florida should have very good quality this year,” says Teddy…

Retail

Hy-Vee will no longer operate 24 hours a day

Target: New branding for Shipt

US: Costco Wholesale Corporation reports January sales resultsCostco Wholesale Corporation (“Costco” or the “Company”) reported net sales of $11.57bln for the retail month of…

To help low-income families

FPFC and Superfresh Growers donate raffle prize to Caterina’s Club

Fresh Produce and Floral Council (FPFC) and member Superfresh Growers® kicked off the decade by donating the 2020 FPFC annual Dinner Dance raffle prize to one of FPFC’s key…

West Pak welcomes Chris Wortman

West Pak Avocado is thrilled to announce the addition of Chris Wortman to the Sales and Business Development team. Chris comes to the company after over a decade with a competitor…

New Mexico chili pepper farmers see more foreign competition

The New Mexico Chile Association wants local chili pepper farmers to become state-certified amid more competition from foreign growers. According to…

Drastic bumblebee population drop shocks scientists

When scientist Peter Soroye first saw the figures showing estimated bumblebee populations in North America had fallen by nearly 50% in a single generation, he…

Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists:

Natural compound in vegetables helps fight fatty liver disease

A new study led by Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists shows how a natural compound found in many well-known and widely consumed vegetables can also be used…

Partnership between Love One Today and Walk with a Doc

Love for avocados in combination with walking improves heart health

In response to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that 80% of premature heart disease and strokes are preventable,1 Fresh Avocados –…

This year's Peruvian avocado exports are expected to recover the level they had in 2018

After a decrease in Peru's avocado production volume in 2019, which reduced shipments to international markets, in 2020 the country could export as much as in 2018, according…

Alico, Inc. announces financial results for fiscal quarter ended December 31 2019

Alico, Inc., owner of more than 45,000 acres of citrus in Florida, has announced the financial results for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2019, the…

Fresh Del Monte Produce to give Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2019 financial results

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. announced that it will issue a press release on its fourth quarter and full year 2019 results prior to the market opening on…

Specializing in asparagus and strawberry breeding

Expansion of dealer network Limgroup

Limgroup, based in Horst (the Netherlands), is an international breeding company specialised in asparagus and strawberry varieties. Following the expansion of the dealer…

Total EU avocado supply (updated 31-01-2020)

January 2020 Hass supply to EU dominated by Argentina, Spain and Israel

The January 2020 Hass supply to the EU was dominated by Argentinean, Spanish and Israeli shipments. roughly equal to that of last year. Mexico still only supplied Hass, no…

Fooditive from The Netherlands

New sugar substitute made from food waste

Old apples and pears create a calorie-free sweetener without some of the environmental issues of our current sugar substitutes. Dutch company Fooditive is turning leftovers…

British growers open for global business

British apple and pear growers AC Goatham & Son from Kent, berry and soft fruit growers Angus Soft Fruits from Scotland and salad and vegetable growers Bedfordshire Growers…

Spanish researchers create most complete genetic map of peppers

The most complete genetic map of peppers cultivated in Spain has been created by Valencia's Polytechnic University (UPV). The results make it possible to learn the smallest…

Indonesia ratifies long-awaited free trade deal with Australia

The Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA) has officially been ratified, marking a new chapter of cooperation between those nations. At…

Demystifying preconceived ideas in the export of bananas from Ecuador

The Ecuadorian banana industry, which is currently facing new challenges, also has to fight against some preconceived ideas. The price drop in Germany, where…

Bulgaria seizes half ton of Colombian cocaine hidden in citrus shipment

Bulgarian authorities seized half a ton of cocaine from Colombia, hidden in two trucks carrying citrus fruits. The drugs were hidden in 6,700 boxes of fruit,…

SORMAPEEL - recyclable packaging compatible with Sorma packaging machinery

At Fruit Logistica 2020, Sorma, specialist in the design and construction of fruit and vegetable packaging, grading and weighing systems, launched an innovation destined to…

PepsiCo Egypt and USAID initiative increased Egypt's potato harvest

For the past year, PepsiCo Egypt has been working to empower Egyptian farmers by supporting them through training programs aimed at providing them with stronger technical…

Aimed at fresh-food packaging

BASF and Fabbri Group develop certified compostable cling film

Based on BASF’s certified compostable ecovio, Fabbri Group produces the highly transparent stretch film Nature Fresh. The new certified compostable ecovio…

BerryWorld

"Setting our sights on reducing environmental impact through tailored packaging innovations worldwide"

The scope of sustainability has grown a lot over the years, and alongside that, so has BerryWorld’s focus. BerryWorld is convinced that sustainability is a…

Despite Coronavirus situation

'Business as usual' for NZ fruit exports

New Zealand fruit exporters are monitoring the outbreak of coronavirus in China but export plans remain on track for now. NZ Apples and Pears chief executive Alan Pollard said…

Euro Pool System unfolds a world of circular value

Euro Pool System will be launching a new campaign ‘Unfold a world of circular value’ at Fruit Logistica 2020. As a leading logistics service provider, Euro Pool System…

East Mediterranean – America Service

Ocean Network Express, COSCO Shipping Lines, OOCL and Yang Ming to launch new EMA

Ocean Network Express, COSCO Shipping Lines, OOCL and Yang Ming are to launch a new weekly Transatlantic service, East Mediterranean – America Service to deliver a more…

Top 4 longest borders in the world

US-Canada, Russia-Kazakhistan, Chile-Argentina and China-Mongolia.

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