Florida growers brace for monster storm Milton

JC Myers with SunFed Produce

“We owe it to our growers to discuss inflationary pressure with our retail customers”

It was a very hot and dry summer in Mexico, but there's optimism for the country's winter vegetable programs. "We are hoping for good rainfall from now…

Mexican lime sizing to improve imminently

The supply outlook for limes from Mexico looks to be improving as the month goes on. "The supply is in abundance on sizes 230s and 250s and gradually…

Threatening citrus

Florida growers brace for monster storm Milton, one of the strongest hurricanes on record

It's like being stalked by a turtle. That's how Dan Richey of Riverfront Packing Company describes the incoming category 5 Hurricane Milton which is…

Lange Companies debuts new name and new look

After decades of operating as the Tom Lange Family of Companies, which included Tom Lange, Seven Seas, and Lange Logistics, the company is entering a…

Sinclair and Zespri joining forces on sustainable labeling

Sinclair and Zespri have launched a compostable fruit label that marks a step forward in produce packaging and environmental responsibility. The label…

Table grape and cherry breeder expands into blueberries

Bloom Fresh™ has acquired Inka's Berries breeding program. Inka's Berries, founded in Peru, is a blueberry breeding program responsible for creating…

Grape licensee network expands North American presence

Sun World International is growing its network of partners. The company's widening network of licensed growers and marketers spans the globe with…

Sustainable packaging and fresh new looks step into the spotlight

Del Fresco Pure® is taking strides to align its packaging practices with eco-friendly standards, reducing the environmental footprint of its products.…

Apeel Sciences adds to executive leadership team

Apeel Sciences, offering supply chain innovations for the fresh produce industry, announces three key appointments to its executive leadership team.…

Nutri Frucht GmbH

Dimitrios Kremenopoulos on the first two business years of Nutri Frucht GmbH:

"We were able to offer good quality Greek kiwis well into June"

In June 2022, the Oettle & Grießmeyer Frucht-Import-Agentur GmbH became the Nutri Frucht GmbH. A comprehensive rebranding and name change was also…

Two new team members for Equifruit

Equifruit announced that Ashley McPhee is joining the ranks of the Banana Badasses as the company's new sales manager for Eastern North America. McPhee…

Fruit Attraction Madrid saw busier first day than normal

Yesterday saw a busy first day at Fruit Attraction in Madrid, where the temperatures were a little lower compared to previous editions of the event.…

Arctic gala apples receive FDA approval

Okanagan Specialty Fruits® (OSF), the developer and grower behind the Arctic® apple varieties, announced that its fourth apple variety, Arctic Gala,…

Michigan apple growers vital to McDonald's, supplying 14 million pounds annually

In October, a McDonald's franchisee in Michigan is emphasizing the role of local apple growers in supplying the national chain. Ken Berg, who operates six…

New report sheds light on Salmonella outbreak in Canada four years ago

A recently published report has detailed the largest multi-provincial Salmonella outbreak in Canada in more than two decades, linking 515 confirmed cases to…

Ocean rates fall while air rates climb following US port worker strike

The ILA port worker strike concluded last Thursday following the union's acceptance of the USMX's proposal, which includes a 62 percent wage increase over six…

Montreal dockworkers to halt overtime amid contract negotiations

Dockworkers at the Port of Montreal are set to cease all overtime work as a tactic in ongoing contract negotiations. The union, representing approximately…

Global agreement to develop certified compostable Price Look Up (PLU) stickers for fresh produce

An unprecedented agreement has been reached between the fresh produce industry and composting organisations to accelerate the transition to certified…

Mexico's peach and cherry production on the rise amid growing domestic demand

Mexico's 2024 peach production is forecast at 266,400 metric tons (MT), a three percent increase over 2023, driven by steady domestic demand and minimal…

Governor Maura Healey proclaims October as "Massachusetts Cranberry Month"

Governor Maura Healey is declaring October as "Massachusetts Cranberry Month" to celebrate the native crop and official fruit of the state. Massachusetts…

Isabelina: a new seedless Chilean mandarin variety

Johanna Mártiz, a researcher at the Catholic University and head of the Citrus Genetic Improvement program, has presented Isabelina, a new mandarin…

Peru achieves a new avocado export record

In just eight months, Peru has surpassed the avocado export figures for the whole of 2023, with 539,313 tons shipped and revenues of almost $1.13…

Hazera

Hard onions and new pointed cabbage during International Open Days Hazera

After an absence of a year, Hazera organized its International Open Days at the end of September, during which outdoor vegetable growers and chain…

Adnan Pervez, of Greenfood Ibérica: "Food safety-focused retailers rely on certified suppliers"

"Clients who had been working with Egypt have switched to doing programs with Spanish oranges this year"

The clementine season is underway with the supply of increasingly more varieties, such as the Marisol, whose harvest started a few days ago and for…

Fruit Attraction 2024

Revolutionizing fresh food logistics with launch of ultra-light, smart-tracking Nestor pallet

IFCO is set to unveil its latest addition to the reusable packaging portfolio, the Nestor plastic pallet, at the Fruit Attraction event in Madrid, occurring…

Global potato production surpasses 368 million metric tons

The global potato industry is a cornerstone of agricultural production, feeding billions while also driving significant economic activity across the globe.…

Mexico overtakes Peru in asparagus shipments to the UK

Mexico maintained its position as the world's leading supplier of fresh asparagus until 2021. However, in 2022, Peru retook the lead after five years,…

Driscoll’s® about the European blackberry market developments:

“From a berry category underdog to a product with growth potential”

"Blueberries remain the smallest berry category, but they're growing rapidly in most European markets. For years, blackberry quality was inconsistent, and they…

Moroccan tomato exports hit record highs amidst industry recovery

Morocco is reinforcing the upward trend in greenhouse tomato exports this year, following the industry's recovery from the autumn crisis of 2023, according to…

Kazakhstan introduces ban on apple imports to aid local producers

Kazakh growers are experiencing challenges in the marketplace due to high competition from imported products. Reports indicate that over the first seven months…

Warner's distillery introduces banana rum in the UK

Warner's Distillery, based in the UK, has expanded its Trash & Treasure line with the introduction of Banana Rum. This new addition utilizes overripe bananas,…

EU regulators approve MSC acquisitions in Germany and France

European Union merger regulators have granted approval to MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company for two acquisitions aimed at expanding its logistics operations.…

Study shows pesticides go beyond fruit skins

The presence of pesticides on fruits and vegetables is a growing concern for consumers, who often choose to peel or thoroughly wash these foods to reduce…

expoSE & expoDirekt from November 20 to 21 in Karlsruhe

Trade fair duo expects over 420 exhibitors from 13 countries

Over 420 exhibitors from 13 countries are expected at the expoSE & expoDirekt trade fair duo from 20 to 21 November 2024 at Messe Karlsruhe. The 28th…