Boosting beetroot’s health halo and convenience helps push consumption

The supply of beets is more limited for the 2023/2024 season. "We are fortunate to have yielded ample supply to meet this year's forecast until the…

Red dragon fruit shipments from Vietnam to Canada are growing

The supply of red dragon fruit from Vietnam to Canada is ample right now. "We're coming into the peak season of it and the quality is outstanding right…

Smallhold Inc. files for bankruptcy

Following the departure of Andrew Carter, Co-founder of Smallhold, on February 18, 2024, Smallhold Inc. filed for bankruptcy Chapter 11 in the United…

Historic high pricing on Mexican cucumbers

Currently, cucumbers are seeing pricing as high as $40-$44/box (supers). "Markets have reached these levels before but not in mid-February during peak…

Rebecca Garcia with Cabefruit

“Mangosteen is the most popular exotic fruit item for us”

Exotics continue to see steady demand, but there is one variety that witnesses a higher increase in demand than others, which is mangosteen. "This…

Grower hosts social event for farm workers ahead of Jalisco grape season

Grupo Alta, the principal grower and agricultural leader of Divine Flavor, hosted La Escuela de Asociados, a two-day social event for its farm workers…

Sales have just ended at Il Noceto

Italian walnut imports from California up by 60%

Sales of the 2023 harvest have ended at Il Noceto. "This year we endured considerable losses due to the hail storms, however we have progressed in both…

New RFP solution tools rolled out

ProduceIQ has introduced a new RFP solution that's tailored for fresh produce buying teams. ProduceIQ is an online toolbox used for produce trading for…

Taylor Farms brand Mexican Style Street Corn Chopped (Salad) Kit recalled due to Salmonella

Taylor Farms has recalled the Mexican Style Street Corn Chopped (Salad) Kit, due to possible Salmonella contamination. The product has been distributed…

Preparing for the Sugar Mango season in the US

Goldenberry Farms, a leader in sustainable agriculture, is gearing up for the first shipments of its trademarked Sugar Mangos for the 2024 season,…

Sustainable packaging design collaboration wins at 2024 PAC Global Awards

Tarrytown, New York-based importer Jac. Vandenberg and Graz, Austria-based packaging manufacturer VPZ were recognized for their packaging design at…

Contests and culinary challenges celebrate National Sunkist Citrus Day

The 2nd annual National Sunkist Citrus Day is coming up on March 1st and the fresh citrus cooperative is celebrating with a culinary challenge and…

Technology highlighted in special sessions at AgSafe’s ACTIVATE24

ZAG Technical Services, an IT consulting firm specializing in information technology, cybersecurity and data analytics in the ag and food and beverage…

Red Sea crisis notably disrupts ocean freight rates from the Far East to the US

The Red Sea crisis has notably disrupted ocean freight rates from the Far East to the US, with an unprecedented surge of over 150%. However, recent data from…

US pistachio exports shine amid global oversupply concerns

Amidst global oversupply warnings, early US pistachio exports have demonstrated robust performance, particularly in the Chinese market where purchases have…

Michigan's potato supply chain boasts a $2.5 billion impact

The Michigan Potato Industry Commission highlighted the significant economic contribution of the state's potato sector. According to Executive Director Dr.…

Healthy potato chips from the US might represent breakthrough in snack food

In a pivotal development within the US snack food sector, Michigan State University (MSU) researchers Jiming Jiang and David Douches have made a groundbreaking…

Tristan Kaye - It's Fresh

“We have a couple of big groups working with us who have mandated the use of Rypen in all shipments as an insurance against unforeseen delays"

Last week at Fruit Logistica 'It's Fresh' launched their 2nd generation ethylene moderating technology to extend the peak ripeness window and quality…

Landfrisch AG / Vitamin See GmbH

Landfrisch AG on premium plum Baronesse:

Continued, phased cultivation of the Baronesse is planned for the coming years

Despite challenging conditions, Landfrisch AG was able to record a twelve percent increase in sales last year compared to the previous year. A…

P-pack: thermosealed nets with wineglass label, REV's alternative to metal clips

Plastic packaging: it is time for monomaterial options

For years, REV Packaging Solutions, which boasts a long experience in hot sealing, has been committed to environmental respect. An example of this is…

Hugo Castro, Hugo Fruit:

"We are facing an unconventional demand for bananas at this time of the year"

The Ecuadorian banana industry is relieved that sense prevailed in last week's ban from Russia. Now they can focus on more pressing challenges such as…

Zespri -

Record per tray returns forecast for kiwifruit growers

Zespri has released its final forecast for the 2023/24 season with record per tray returns forecast for Green, Organic Green, SunGold and RubyRed…

Chiquita -

Banana exporter pledges additional 10 years of protection to Costa Rica's Nogal Reserve

As part of its mission to honor the communities and land from which its bananas grow, Chiquita has committed to an additional 10 years of protection to…

DA seeks US biotech firm’s help to combat Cecid flies in mangoes

The Department of Agriculture will invite experts from Sun & Earth Microbiology LLC, a Florida-headquartered biotechnology company, to help eliminate Cecid fly…

Spain and Ecuador disrupt major cocaine network hidden in fruit shipments

In a major collaborative operation between Spain's National Police, the tax agency's customs surveillance service, and Ecuador's National Police, a significant…

India adjusts import duties on blueberries, following US agreement

In a strategic move to align with an agreement with the United States, India's Central government has amended customs duties on several imports, including…