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Gordon Robertson with Verdant Technologies

“HarvestHold™ offers proven 1-MCP technology in a simple delivery mechanism”

To reduce food waste and provide the consumer with a fresher, longer-lasting product, the world has been seeing an increase of companies that offer shelf-life extending…

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Jeff Dunn, CEO of Bolthouse Farms:

“The growth of plant-based foods will continue on a steep trajectory in coming years”

Fourteen months ago, after having been a part of Campbell’s for seven years, Jeff Dunn took back charge over Bolthouse Farms. In the past fourteen months, the company has…

Market sees short Brazilian mango supplies

Supplies of mangoes are short though greater supplies are on the horizon. “There is a lower volume of red mangoes because of the pandemic and the climate in Brazil which is…

US: Ambrosia Gold® holds third position of all branded apples in sales and volume

After more than a decade of robust category performance in the USA, Ambrosia continues to hold its position in the American apple market. Shoppers can seek out Ambrosia…

USDA files action against California company for alleged PACA violations

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has filed an administrative complaint against Kendall Frozen Fruits Inc. for alleged violations of the Perishable…

California LGMA selects Tim York as new CEO

Tim York has been named the new Chief Executive Officer of the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement. "Tim has been an influential presence when it comes…

Classic Fruit announces Rainforest Alliance Certification for their Guatemalan operation

Classic Fruit Company announced that its Guatemalan farming operation, Classic Guatemala, has earned the Rainforest Alliance certification. Classic Fruit is committed to…

Smart fabric can identify fruit

Researchers have designed a smart fabric that can detect non-metallic objects ranging from avocadoes to credit cards, according to a study from Dartmouth College and Microsoft…

Famous Idaho Potato Bowl set for December 22

Last Friday, it was announced that the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl (FIPB) will kick off on Saturday, December 22, at 1:30 p.m. Mountain Time at Boise State…

Special Wholesale markets

FreshPlaza November Special - Wholesale Markets

FreshPlaza will be will be highlighting Wholesale markets in our November special. It has been a very challenging year for everyone in the trade, some people are up and some…

Global focus citrus

FreshPlaza November Global Focus on citrus

Our November Global Focus is all about citrus. In a very turbulent year citrus has been one of the winners, is this set to continue as we enter Northern Hemisphere supply? How…

Retail

99 Ranch Market has signed on with Instacart

Nestlé USA has acquired meal delivery service 'Freshly'

US: BJ’s Wholesale freshens BOPIS offeringA Northeast wholesale club retailer is adding to the assortment available for chainwide buy-online-pickup-in-store (BOPIS) and…

Crop and Export Report 2020, Week 44

1,345 tons of Chilean blueberries exported up to week 43, 14% more than the same week y-o-y

The maximum temperatures have returned to high in recent days, especially in the central and south-central areas, after some rains at the end of last week. The harvest labors…

Grant helps Crystal Spring Farm focus on carrots & blueberries

The growing season for carrots and blueberries might be over, but there’s still plenty of work ahead for the owners of Crystal Spring Farm as they move forward…

Demand for fruits and vegetables grows

COVID-19 creates many uncertainties for South Carolina growers

Local South Carolina fruit and vegetable growers certainly faced their share of uncertainty in 2020. Edisto Research and Education Center Clemson Extension…

Corrie Bezuidenhout – South African Garlic Growers’ Association

Imports crowd South African garlic out of the marketplace

The South African garlic season is kicking off but the local market is flooded by imported garlic. Sales volumes on local markets have dropped drastically during October and…

Drone-focused precision agriculture is aiding growers in Ghana

Banks in Ghana have traditionally been reluctant to lend to agriculture because of the perception of its high-risk nature and the lack of adequate risk…

Mauritanian markets face fresh produce shortages due to banditry

The Polisario Frontis is a rebel national liberation movement, aiming to end Moroccan presence in the Western Sahara. Currently, Polisario militias continue to…

Tony Derwael (Bel' export) over top fruit market expectations

"I've never seen two good years in a row"

"I'm very curious to see how things will turn out. I've never experienced two good years for growers in a row," is how Tony Derwael van Bel'export summarizes the top fruit…

Erika den Daas, 100 years of Meijer Potato

“Providing everyone in the chain with added value is the Holy Grail of potato breeding”

Meijer Potato is 100 - that’s something to time to consider. But, not for too long - the Meijer family is looking ahead. After all, you can’t change the past; the future is…

Brexit-webinar by the World Horti Centre on the effect of Brexit on the horticultural sector

"When it comes to a head on January 1st, we will have to deal with Brexit"

“It will all come to a head on 1 January,” Winand Quaedvlieg, head of VNO-NCW, told the World Horti Center Brexit webinar. It was one of the last opportunities for…

Nature's pride increases sustainability of avocado packaging

In line with its plan to increase the sustainability of its packaging, Nature’s Pride is introducing a 100% cardboard packaging for avocados. This packaging represents a huge…

Rob van Opzeeland about new Dutch cold store

"Despite the high m2 price, this location was an easy choice"

Three Dutch companies are currently involved in building a refrigerated warehouse. Kivits–Goes Handling, VGK Cool Logistics, and ERP are constructing this building on the…

Ron Simpson, The Avocado Show

“Per outlet, we use 250 - 300 avocados per day”

In 2017, Ron Simpson and Julien Zaal opened The Avocado Show in Amsterdam. From day one, the restaurant was a roaring success. Now, they have four locations - three in…

New venture Fountain Fresh Espana - broccoli

"We have shipped 1000 more pallets of Spanish salads than last year"

The Spanish salad imports started considerably earlier this year, according to Jack Hanson from Fountain Fresh. this is because back in March people cancelled orders with…

Bert van der Beek, Van Oers United

"Dutch, Belgian Brussels sprouts acreage increasing"

Autumn in here. So, it's time for mushrooms, pumpkins, and, naturally, Brussels sprouts. How are things developing in that sector? Is there a growing demand for these little…

José Antonio Alconchel, of Alcoaxarquía: "This campaign will be very different compared to those of the last 20 years"

First Spanish Hass avocados arrive in a stagnant market

The sale of the first Spanish Hass avocados has started this week, although volumes are still limited and there won't be a more stable supply until next week. The avocado…

Retilplast

Three types of coverings for fruit and vegetables

The vast catalog of Retilplast, a company specialized in the production, transformation and marketing of nets, sheets and tarpaulins, includes fruit and vegetable covers that…

Joep Jongmans, Special Fruit, Belgium

“More mangos from the Caribbean”

“It’s always a challenge to be able to offer good-quality mangos year-round,” says Joep Jongmans of Special Fruit in Belgium. “We currently get our mangos mainly from South America.…

Blueberry exports from the Chilean region of Coquimbo increase by 32%

In the framework of a visit to the SAG-USDA Inspection Site of Coquimbo, deputy Francisco Eguiguren, the Regional Minister of Agriculture, Rodrigo Ordenes, and…

Roei Yaakobi -Tie Up Farming

"Our system can now track labour on the farm during key task events"

These days, one of the biggest costs for growers is associated with labour. It can be extremely difficult to accurately monitor workers and capture critical information when…

Morning Glory Farms - DiMuto Blockchain

The Australian vegetable grower capitalising on blockchain technology to boost business practices

A Western Australian farmer is utilising blockchain technology to help promote his business and hopefully grow markets into the future. In partnership with DiMuto, Morning…

New Zealand orange season relatively stable

First Fresh NZ managing director Ian Albers said that this orange season, growers have had their fair share of trials and tribulations due to Covid. Only the…

Mangoes in short supply out of West Australia

Kununurra is a town in far northern Western Australia. Mango growers in Kununurra are facing one of their most challenging mango harvests yet, off the back of…

Airlines say NZ government air freight funding needs to continue beyond border opening

New Zealand airlines have praised a government decision to extend a subsidy scheme designed to keep air cargo moving. However, they say ongoing financial…

Encompassing three geographical indication citrus fruits

China: Six Yichang firms sign deals worth $82 million

During an online event last week, six companies from Yichang -Hubei province- signed agreements for the sale of 110,000 tons of citrus fruits and related…

Surface area of pepper production and production volume per hectare both increased

Chinese pepper production volume expanded this year

The pepper harvest in Xinjiang came to an end in October. The pepper harvest was abundant this year. The purchase price in production areas dropped by 10%-15% in comparison…

India to import large amounts of onions and potatoes

Last week, Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal stated that India will import over 30,000 tons of onions and potatoes to stem the rising prices. The statement…

Cold rooms and warehouse projects to boost Kenyan potato & banana farming

The Kenyan government is set to boost banana and potato farming in the country with Sh300 million (€2.4 mln) worth of storage centres. Storage facilities will…

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