Elad Mardix, CEO of Clarifruit:

"We're creating one, standardized language to evaluate quality across entire fresh produce value chain.”

The rapid adoption of Clarifruit's AI powered mobile fruit quality inspection solution by a growing worldwide customer list, attest to the 'power' of…

Lack of water in Mexico will inevitably have impact on winter vegetable market

The winter vegetable season in Mexico is gradually ramping up. "We offer a variety of produce, including green beans, zucchini (green, yellow, and…

Vertical packaging machine with modular design unveiled

JASA Packaging Solutions is set to showcase its vision for the future of the packaging industry to the international market at the upcoming Global…

Hurricane Milton's impact on Florida citrus: varying damage across the state

A few themes are unfolding as Florida's citrus industry begins to assess Hurricane Milton's damage. First, it could have been worse. The overall citrus…

Partnership brings new almond blends to retail produce departments

While more almonds are consumed than any other nut, opportunities to market them in the produce department have been modest—until now. Oppy and almond…

New 4-count mango product to be unveiled

Mission Produce announces its World's Finest Avocados and World's Finest Mangos campaign ahead of the International Fresh Produce Association's Global…

Rico Farms receives EFI certification

Rico Farms, a longtime supporter of social accountability programs and advocate for worker empowerment, has certified its first farming operation with…

Summer Series Berries added to greenhouse grown berry lineup

Enjoy the refreshing and vibrant flavors of summer all year long with SUNSET®'s Summer Series Berries®. Mastronardi Produce has announced the latest…

New CEO and President for I Love Produce

I Love Produce continues its growth mode with the addition of new CEO Adrian Almeida and the promotion of Eric Frasse to President of I Love Produce.…

Greenhouse grower expands locally grown network

With a period of rapid expansion under its belt, Pure Flavor® is gearing up for continued accelerated growth in the coming year. The company, which…

Dragon fruit sees peak popularity in transitional fruit season

At a crossover time of year in terms of domestic fruit availability, dragon fruit supplies are at one of their peaks. "In the U.S., we're pretty much…

California heat spell takes toll on strawberries

While the supply of strawberries from California is readily available at the moment, there are quality concerns. "We've been through a very warm spell…

Partnership brings sustainable packaging innovation in berry industry

Gem-Pack Berries is proud to announce a project with Multisteps, provider of innovative and sustainable packaging solutions. This collaboration marks a…

Blueberry industry leadership program graduates its second class

A graduation ceremony for the second class of fellows in the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council's (USHBC) Blueberry Industry Leadership Program took place…

Brighter Bites participates in Halliburton golf tournament

Brighter Bites, a national nonprofit that delivers fresh fruits and vegetables directly into families' hands, received $50,600 in donations from the…

Georgia agriculture suffers $6.46 billion loss from Hurricane Helene

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper, alongside Governor Brian P. Kemp, the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences…

Fair trade USA offers solutions for avocado sector in Mexico

In response to the escalating demand from the West, the avocado industry is grappling with environmental and human rights challenges. Fair Trade USA is…

Exploring new apple varieties in Ontario

In Ontario, Cricklewood Farm, situated just outside Brighton, is engaging in the cultivation of both well-known and obscure apple varieties such as Crimson…

High hopes for apples, potatoes, and cherries in Columbia Basin amid challenges

In the Columbia Basin of Washington, a region distinguished for its agricultural prowess in producing apples, potatoes, and a variety of other crops, the…

Hurricane Milton hits Florida orange production, orange juice futures climb

Following the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, orange juice futures have seen an upward trajectory for two consecutive days, influenced by the anticipated…

Wisconsin celebrates cranberry harvest amid favorable conditions

Wisconsin is currently experiencing its cranberry harvest season, with conditions being favorable for the crop's development. According to Grant Holley,…

Photo Report: Fruit Attraction 2024

The Fruit Attraction 2024 in Madrid is now over. While there was general satisfaction with the first two days, the last day was again tame. In general,…

Emerson Aguirre Medina, president of Augura (Association of Colombian Banana Growers)

Colombian banana industry aims to increase productivity by 5% by 2025

"The European Union remains Colombia's largest export market, accounting for 62% of its banana shipments. The United Kingdom and the United States are…

Silvana INTA, Argentina's new plum variety

INTA San Pedro, well known for its work improving stone fruit trees, registered a new plum variety called Silvana INTA in the National Registry of Varieties…

Cosco Shipping launches 'Chile' vessel to boost cherry exports to China

On September 20, 2024, in Yangzhou, COSCO SHIPPING CHILE was officially named, marking a new addition to COSCO SHIPPING's fleet. This vessel, measuring 335.9…

Boosting Mexico's berry production with infrastructure upgrades

In an effort to enhance investments in Mexico's countryside, Héctor Luján, the executive director of Hortifrut, a company specializing in the cultivation and…

Goldenberry cultivation in Minas Gerais: a potential yet challenging market

In Minas Gerais, the goldenberry, also known as joá-de-capote or globozinho, is gaining attention among producers for its adaptability to the local climate and…

"The honey pomelo market has been delayed, less small sizes for European market"

This season, the export volume of Pinghe Guanxi honey pomelos is expected to reach 180,000 to 200,000 tons. However, the El Niño weather phenomenon,…

"The success of our cranberry promotion lies in in-depth product analysis and channel diversification"

The harvest of domestically grown cranberries in China is in full swing, with production and market interest seeing significant growth compared to…

"The supply of bananas has increased, prompting a downward change in the market"

Since the beginning of October, the supply of bananas in the Chinese market has gradually increased, leading to a decline in market prices. This…

Nathalie Gaillard, CING

A 4th variety in the specifications for the Grenoble walnut PDO?

The Grenoble walnut harvest started last week and should be available on French supermarket shelves in less than ten days. Nathalie Gaillard,…

Harvest for Turkish pomegranates has begun

The harvest for Turkish pomegranates has commenced and the weather is having a positive effect this year, says Kerem Tümen, export manager for Turkish fresh produce trader Tümen Tar…

"In Brazil, the demand for kiwis has increased"

The production of kiwis in Greece should be higher than it was last year, says Apostolos Tsinoglou, owner of the Greek fruit exporter Europe Export:…

Company's commitment to community support and worker welfare in Honduras

Fyffes operations in HondurasFyffes completed its purchase of Sol in 2013. This gave Fyffes ownership of Suragroh and Melon Export farms in the municipality of…

Week 41 - National average wholesale prices of home-grown horticultural produce

Apples experienced the biggest price decrease with 23%

This series gives the average wholesale prices of selected home-grown horticultural produce in England and Wales. These are averages of the most usual prices…

DP World announces £1bn expansion of London Gateway

Global logistics giant DP World has today announced a £1bn expansion of London Gateway to make it Britain's largest container port within five years in a boost…

IFPA ANZ searches for new managing director as association enters growth era

The International Fresh Produce Association Australia and New Zealand (IFPA ANZ) is embarking on a search for a new managing director to take the…

AI revolutionizing agriculture: enhancing efficiency and sustainability

Artificial intelligence (AI) is disrupting multiple industries with its decision-making capabilities and ability to interact with the physical world. With an…

Transnet moves to expedite review process for Durban container terminal contract

Transnet SOC Ltd ("Transnet") will move with speed to ensure Part B of the review process into the Durban Container Terminal Pier 2 matter proceeds without…

Urgent action needed to mitigate energy blackout threat to food supply chain resilience in Africa

The Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) is calling for urgent policy action to allow temperature-controlled logistics operators in Africa to boost food supply…

Affordable lime hack for removing mattress stains

A simple and budget-friendly hack using limes can help eliminate stubborn yellow stains from your mattress while leaving it smelling fresh. Due to its…

NZ kiwifruit growers back Zespri's global expansion plan amid rising demand

New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated (NZKGI) is now supporting Zespri's initiative to increase kiwifruit crop volumes overseas, following a neutral…

US and Australian experts discuss potato disease management

In a recent webinar hosted by PotatoLink, the Australian potato sector was provided with insights into disease identification and management. The session,…

Racing against disease: The quest for a future-proof banana

Two diseases threaten to wipe out the banana as we know it, and scientists are racing to breed a fruit of the future. It's starting to look like they might…

Spirits company launches raspberry rescue in Herefordshire

In Herefordshire, Penrhos Spirits has initiated a campaign targeting fruit farms to contribute raspberries that fail to meet supermarket criteria for their…

Photo report: A visit to Emirates Bustanica

"We stick to manual processes to maintain flexibility"

"We haven't automated yet, as our system works best for the crops we're growing, but our R&D on strawberries has shown promising results. With a daily…

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"tomato prices will increase"

Australian workers counting cost of ToBRFV

Hundreds of jobs and tens of millions of dollars are at stake as a virus never before seen in Australia has infected tomato crops in South Australia.…