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GLOBAL OVERVIEW PEACHES, NECTARINES AND PARAGUAYOS

Peaches, nectarines and paraguayos have remained popular across the globe this season, which many markets reporting that this sustained demand has allowed prices to remain…

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June sees tight mango volumes

June has been tough for mango supplies. “It’s been like this since the start of the month and we expect it to continue through the end of the month,” says Stefanie Katzman,…

Sakata Seed America announces plans to relocate headquarters

Sakata Seed America has officially announced two new business establishments in California’s major agricultural centers: Salinas Valley and Woodland, California. Since 1988,…

Industry reacts to White House Ocean Shipping Bill signing

In light of the final passage of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, International Fresh Produce Association chief public policy officer Robert Guenther issued this statement: “The…

Optimistic outlook for summer citrus season

Jac. Vandenberg, Inc. is preparing for a busy summer citrus season as it finishes a successful end to the winter citrus season with Morocco. With the final Moroccan Nadorcotts…

Almond Alliance of California

West Coast almond industry cultivates alternative shipping possibilities

A new joint venture across industries is creating new shipping opportunities for almond producers. The Almond Alliance of California has spearheaded a…

Peruvian organic banana exports fell by 20% in the first quarter of the year

According to a report by FreshFruit, Peruvian organic banana exports contracted by 20% in the first quarter of the year over the same period of 2021, totaling…

Greenhouse grower partners with tech firm to drive higher yields

Revol Greens, a greenhouse lettuce grower, has chosen IUNU as its technology partner to deliver a fully integrated approach of artificial intelligence, digital solutions, and…

The National Mango Board successfully opened Peru's II Digital Mango Forum

The National Mango Board has successfully started Peru's II Digital Mango Forum, an event in which Dr. Manuel Michel, executive director of the National Mango…

Libardo Hernandez, from Onions: "We want to export this exquisite product all over the world"

"Starting January 2023 we'll be exporting our fresh, vacuum packed, and dehydrated long onions"

Colombia grows long onions on more than 17,000 hectares in a total of 14 departments and its production is led by the department of Boyaca. Boyaca produces more than 250,000…

Organic Produce Summit

Organic potatoes and onions featured in Monterey

Fresh Solutions Network® (FSN) announces its in-person exhibit for Side Delights Farmers Table Organic potatoes and onions at the Organic Produce Summit show July 13-14, 2022…

Global Focus Cooling and Logistics

Combined operating profit of global carriers at USD 43.9 bln in 2022-Q1

The shipping lines have carried over from 2021, recording very strong operating profit in 2022-Q1. The combined operating profit of the global carriers (those that provide…

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Dreamstime

Sprouts Farmers Market has joined the distribution channel of Pod Foods

Kroger posted robust fiscal 2022 first-quarter sales

US: Mr Greens partners with Pepper to launch new online and mobile ordering platformMr Greens, one of the largest produce distributors in the country, announced that it has…

Northwest cherry crop might be the smallest in nearly a decade

Cherry growers in Washington state, who produce the majority of Northwest sweet cherries, often have to respond to weather conditions. This year, the cold and…

Large volumes of PEI potatoes arrive in Terrace, British Columbia

On June 14, 45,000 pounds of Prince Edward Island potatoes arrived for distribution around the northwest. About a dozen volunteers were on hand to assist as…

Canada: Alasko brand IQF Whole Raspberries recalled due to norovirus

The Alasko brand IQF Whole Raspberries are being recalled due to norovirus contamination. The Product is concerning 'IQF Whole Raspberries' The issue is…

Crispy Fruit updated packaging provides more fruit and less waste

With a focus on sustainability in 2022, Crispy Green has updated the packaging design of its Crispy Fruit product line to reduce overall packaging materials…

Worldwide Produce acquires Valley Food Services

Sole Source Capital LLC, an industrial-focused private equity firm, has announced that its portfolio company, Worldwide Produce, one of the largest fresh…

Rubio and Scott introduce Defending Domestic Orange Juice Production Act

U.S. Senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott introduced the Defending Domestic Orange Juice Production Act. The legislation would direct the U.S. Food and Drug…

Unitedpotatocanada.com

Total potato storage holdings for Canada at 20,082,000 cwt as of June 2022

As of June 2022, the Prince Edward Island potato storage holdings stand at 7,662,000 cwt. Those in New Brunswick are holding 2,606,000 cwt and in Ontario the stand at…

Focus on logistics: freight rates, fuel and a tight squeeze

The spot freight rate market is hot in some areas and slower than molasses in others. We saw the holiday drive prices up but nothing substantial. Once Memorial…

Water issues in Mexico are the focus of upcoming water mission

The Netherlands Embassy in Mexico and The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) are organizing a water mission to Mexico from 5 to 9 September 2022. It is…

Belizean Ministry says there is no need for carrot imports

The Belizean Minister of Agriculture has responded to the leader of the opposition’s criticism the issuing of carrot import permits. The Ministry says that no…

Jamaican Agriculture Ministry plants 2,000 fruit trees to increase bee populations

The Jamaican Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is planting 2,000 fruit trees across the island, intending to increase habitats for honeybees. The move…

USDA

Higher yields drive Mexican tomato production increase

In MY 2022/23, Mexico’s tomato sector is expected to maintain its current productivity, assuming normal growing conditions and continued strong demand from the U.S. market,…

LATAM Cargo goes live with eBookings on WebCargo

Over the past three years, air cargo has undergone a digital revolution, driving more reliable, accurate, and accessible supply chains. This is particularly important in South…

Professional visitor registration open for Fruit Attraction 2022 and LIVEConnect

Professionals from the fruit and vegetable sector can now acquire their visitor passes for Fruit Attraction 2022. The fair, organised by IFEMA MADRID and FEPEX, will be held…

Good campaign for El Pinar's Primavera, Victory, and Inspire varieties

"We expect the Victory strawberry to have strong growth in Spain, Morocco, and Italy"

"After the strawberry campaign in the Mediterranean, El Pinar takes stock of the agronomic behavior of its main varieties in Spain, Morocco, Greece, Malta, and Italy in a…

Tendernay, a wine infused with broccoli

The UK now sports the first ever Tenderstem wine-based tipple. It was dubbed Tendernay and is said to be the perfect infusion of Chardonnay with the distinctive notes of…

Viveros Hernandorena starts the micro-grafting campaign with the Rootpac 40 rootstock

Viveros Hernandorena continues to make progress in its specialisation as a stone fruit nursery. In this sense, it is now starting its stone fruit micro-grafting campaign with…

New Europatat Strategy 2022-2025 approved

On 30 May 2022, the Europatat membership gathered in Dublin approved a new vision and mission for Europatat, as well as the key fields of action and priorities…

Burger King

Burger King Thailand launches plant-based burger with truffle-based sauce

Fast-food giant Burger King has a new product. It addresses the following conundrum: although American fast-food customers say they want healthy items,…

At alarming rates across the globe

IRU’s annual driver shortage survey shows unfilled commercial driver positions continue to increase

Surveying more than 1,500 commercial road transport operators in 25 countries in the Americas, Asia and Europe, IRU found that truck driver shortages increased in all regions…

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