Later start and lower production expected to benefit Mexican grape season

Later start and lower production expected to benefit Mexican grape season

Joseph Talbourdet of Westmoreland Topline Farms:

“We see plenty of room for growth in the snacking mini cucumber segment”

Heavier demand for sweet potatoes

Greater support of initiatives in Sub-Saharan Africa, Central and South America

Apeel Sciences announces $250M in new financing

California avocado producer expands, refines and automates facilities

Purfresh

"Ozone as an alternative for CIPC in transport"

Canadian banana supplier wins Excellence in Producer Partnerships prize

Nature Fresh Farms works to make banking more accessible to their workers

At Texas check point

More than 3,000 lbs. of marijuana found in broccoli shipment

Vietnam exports lychees to Singapore, US & Australia

United Fresh

Global Focus Melons / Kiwifruit

Retail

New report shows that banana sector is ready for more sustainabililty

Georgia citrus avoids COVID-19 harm

Changing weather patterns impact US fruit and vegetable production

Ecuadorian banana exports increased between January and March 2020

Variety trials go virtual for Australian melon growers

LatAm announces reorganization to ensure long-term sustainability

Gert Upton – Schoonbee Landgoed

This is the year for early navels to shine

Oscar Espinosa Villegas

Rwanda: Potato and bean yields dropped due to heavy rains

Addressing seed shortages

Kenyan government launches potato seed multiplication program in six counties

Exceeding economic returns

South African blueberry industry closes season by increasing exports

Report by Tridge

Egyptian early 116 pomegranates break into the European market

Johnny Rasmussen, Senmatic about the introduction of the Bio Mixer

"Organic growers want to add microorganisms or bio-fertilizers without changing the EC"

Jan Westhoeve about good export demand for potatoes:

"With low prices and good quality, we are well-prepared for overseas clients"

Demand for Shiitake mushrooms is growing as lockdowns end

“Many countries are easing restrictions on catering sector”

Scott Ledger explains benefits in an interview

The benefits of temperature monitoring in fresh produce supply chains

Why oranges are sold in red mesh bags

New: Cherry punnets from 100% recycled cardboard

Can you squeeze a lemon without cutting it?

Estonian strawberry growers concerned about lack of harvest workers

Lucien de Wit, LuBa Fresh:

"Early start for Italian grapes in the Netherlands after problematic Indian season"

Edelpilzzucht Kroll puts vending machines into operation

Exotic mushrooms in Offenbach 24/7

"But branded product still has a market"

"Demand for Spanish oranges decreasing this year in China"

Almeria, Spain

Biostimulant trial achieves increase in production yield of zucchinis

Spanish garlic campaign kicks off with good prospects

"Pitaya gains a foothold in the Chinese market"

"Hainan enjoys first year of abundant pitaya harvest"

"South American market welcomes fresh garlic"

"Chinese garlic from refrigerated storage continues to dominate Southeast Asian market"

“Vietnamese banana price is at the bottom at the moment”

Cherries from Uzbekistan sold in South Korean supermarkets

Consequences of COVID-19 lockdown in India

Despite bumper crop, prices of farm produce lowest in recent years

Thailand receives first shipment of avocados from Peru

Cambodia: High hopes for international export of Pailin longan

Jackfruit: Indian ‘superfood’ goes global

UN Food and Agriculture Organization:

'Philippines set to become world's second-largest banana exporter in next nine years'

Cambodia strives to become more self-reliant with regard to vegetables

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