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Low supplies of strawberries for Valentine’s Day

Strawberries look tight on supplies for Valentine’s Day. “For February, it’s definitely a demand exceeds supply situation. Supplies are very tight,” says Yolanda Ramirez of…

Mexican weather makes for strong tomato markets

Inclement weather in Mexico has impacted tomato production. “Last week we saw rain and we’ve seen some very cool temperatures. It dropped down to 37 degrees Fahrenheit in…

Nature Fresh Farms offers employees health services through mobile clinic

On January 23rd the new weCHC on Wheels mobile health clinic arrived at Nature Fresh Farms greenhouse facilities delivering health services to its employees. Nature Fresh Farms…

Growers file $1.1 billion claim against America’s largest trucking brokerage

C.H. Robinson denies claims of ‘deceptive business practices’ in lawsuit

Farmers in North and South America have sued C.H. Robinson, the world’s third-largest logistics company, alleging illegal business practices they say defrauded…

Cornell Agritech

New, green ripening tomato variety ‘Jaded’

Most people consider green tomatoes to just be unripe and unsavory (unless they’re fried). But a new, flavorful and highly productive cherry tomato –that…

Avocado marketer offers Colombian avocados for second season

California-based global avocado marketer, Index Fresh, is looking forward to the 2020 Colombia season offering high-quality fruit in limited volumes. This is the second season…

Mexican grape exports to the US increase

In 2019, Mexican fresh grape exports to the United States increased by 43% over the previous year and reached a record of 601 million dollars. These figures position the…

LATAM Cargo adds two new origin destinations in US

LATAM Cargo, the air cargo transportation company working with destinations to, from, and within Latin America, announced it will begin service on two new routes dedicated…

Viva Fresh workshop to focus on importance of plant-based diets

From Paleo to Keto to gluten-free, consumers are bombarded with diets that claim to improve overall health. But plant-based nutrition has been the one constant…

Duravant acquires WECO Optical Sorting

Duravant LLC , a global engineered equipment and automation solutions provider to the food processing, packaging and material handling sectors, announced that…

Special Fruit Logistica

Sustainability, new varieties, and the Coronavirus

Fruit Logistica 2020 photo report

Last week, for the 28th time, Berlin was the setting for FruitLogistica. This three-day trade show is the largest of its kind in the fruit and vegetable sector. Exhibitors…

Fruit Logistica records 72,000 visitors for its 2020 exhibition

Despite the unique challenge presented by this year’s coronavirus outbreak in China, Fruit Logistica 2020 turned out to be a successful event, bringing together a record…

Global Focus Organics

Pricing pressure on organic Mexican limes

Organic limes from Mexico are feeling the effects of strong supplies on the conventional side of the business. “We’ve been bringing in a lot of limes and there are really good…

Retail

Weis Markets: Computer generated ordering

Midwest division of Peapod will close

U.S. stores help Ahold to 3% quarterly profit riseFood retailer Ahold Delhaize reported a 3% rise in fourth-quarter core earnings helped by its Food Lion and Hannaford U.S.…

Road to robotic automation in food processing

The food industry is entering an era similar to one the automobile industry went through decades ago. Automation is coming, that we know. How and to what capacity remains to…

GT USA Wilmington lifts Delaware port operations to next level

In its second year operating Delaware’s Port of Wilmington, GT USA Wilmington remains focused on maximizing capability of existing port facilities and advancing ambitious…

‘For now, everything looks to be on track’

How is the warmer weather affecting Georgia peach crops?

"Peaches in the south they need some chill hours and that's a measurement of dormancy and so for our trees here on the ridge we need anywhere from 650 to 1,000…

FDA samples fresh herbs, guacamole, and processes avocado for food safety

As of September 30, 2019, the FDA has tested 1,214 fresh herb samples (746 domestic, 468 import). As of October 15, 2019, the FDA has tested 887 processed…

US scientists study energy neutrality in greenhouses

A new study by engineering, plant, and physical biology researchers at North Carolina State University has concluded that the use of transparent solar panels to collect…

US: Fruits, nuts, vegetables among the most expensive items in grocery stores

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Americans spend between $165 and $345 on groceries each month. The USDA publishes a food plan each month that…

Freight Farms raises $15M in Series B funding led by Ospraie Ag Science

Freight Farms, the containerized vertical farming company, announced that it has raised $15 million in Series B funding led by Ospraie Ag Science, an…

Growers worry that Florida Bill will exacerbate labor scarcity problems

Paul J. DiMare, one of the country's leading producers of fresh tomatoes, is among a group of businessmen trying to stifle a Florida bill that would require private companies…

Coronavirus outbreak results in poor logistics in China

The ongoing coronavirus outbreak in China has undoubtedly caused severe damage to the produce industry. On the one hand, fresh fruits are flying off the shelf, on the other…

Huang Ruiqing, Beijing Ruixue Global Co:

"Goal is to achieve Dutch yield numbers in Chinese greenhouses”

In recent years, more and more high-tech greenhouses have been realized in China, and the use of high-end techniques has become more common in the Chinese market. Whether it…

An Australian-based project to increase the use of precision agriculture on vegetable farms

A national project, involving some of Australia's leading farming stakeholders, is focused on improving the adoption of precision agriculture (PA) technologies in vegetable…

NZ kiwiberry harvest looking positive

The NZ Kiwiberry harvest is due to start in early February, and is expected to run for two months from early February to early April. “Although it is a short season, Kiwiberries are receiving…

First New Zealand company to be granted Key Trademark Protection Status

Zespri wins crucial legal battle in China

Zespri has become the first New Zealand company to be granted Key Trademark Protection Status in China, ensuring greater protections against copyright…

Effects of coronavirus on Australian agriculture

The coronavirus outbreak is already having a severe impact on China’s foodservice and on-trade channels. Also, according to leading agribusiness banking…

John Binedell, Eptech

Veg fresh-cut and salad grow need for processing equipment

Eptech, based in Paarl, supplies food processing equipment to the South African food processing industry as sole representative of some major companies that manufacture the…

Papaya seeds used as sustainable soil biofumigant

The seeds of papaya fruits are usually left unused by the industry, but they have been previously reported to be anthelmintic. However, the effects and…

Argentine producers bet on small and seedless watermelons

Marcelo Ferrer, an Argentine producer in the province of San Juan, has specialized in the production of small caliber seedless watermelons, no larger than 5…

Peruvian citrus exports are expected to increase in 2020

The general manager of the Association of Citrus Producers of Peru (Procitrus), Sergio del Castillo Valderrama, stated that Peruvian citrus exports would…

How will the shift from NAFTA to USMCA impact the Mexican Agrochemicals Market?

In terms of agricultural practices, Mexico is more in alignment with South America than it is with North America. The same is not true for political or trade…

Mexican avocados seek to expand in the markets of Asia and Europe

Mexico is the largest exporter of avocados in the world. A third of the avocados produced globally come from this Central American country, and 8 out of every…

Marks & Spencer present heart shaped cucumber for Valentine's Day

M&S has launched a heart shaped cucumber for Valentine’s Day. They will be available in 95 selected stores across the UK. Marks and Spencer call their newly shaped cucumber the ‘Love Cue’.…

Organic Swing® apple gets new packaging

“Consumers want to reduce their plastic consumption”

Last November, a Dutch packaging machine was installed in the warehouses of the apple exporter Mylord’. The reason? A new cardboard packaging for the organic Swing® apple,…

Michaël Cibois, Gamma-Wopla:

"We do not simply offer boxes, but individual, combined solutions"

On the German market, there is a clear trend towards more sustainable solutions in the packaging sector. While reduced amounts of plastic and alternatives made of paper and…

Edeka branch in Mönchengladbach starts with wicker baskets for EPS crates

The Dutch company Baskin has a rich history. The company has been supplying baskets to retailers and retailers for a hundred years.Eight years ago a plastic version of the…

South Africa

Citrus Growers Association calls on President to address port challenges

The Citrus Growers Association (CGA) calls on President Ramaphosa to provide an update on government’s efforts to address the serious challenges at South…

Construction on Mitrofresh's Eryngii-farm in Kosovo complete

Mitrofresh B.V. has finalized their Eryngii farm in Lipjan, Kosovo. After 4 years of constructing and searching the best technology Mitrofresh is ready to start growing…

Egyptian Pound at highest point for three years

Last Monday , the Egyptian pound gained to its strongest level against the dollar since the week after Egypt allowed the currency to weaken as part of an economic reform plan…

ITC to export 1,500 tonnes of sweet potatoes to Europe this year

Egyptian company ITC, that exports fruit and vegetables, aims to export 1,500 tonnes of sweet potatoes to Europe this year. Last year, this number was only 500…

India: Nashik grapes exporters demand better quality fruit

Exporters of grapes from Nashik have stressed the need for the growers to lay greater emphasis on its quality. They have also asked the growers to cultivate new…

Treating eczema with Indian strawberry

What are some of the main causes of eczema? Some people are convinced that environmental pollution and allergic pollens can cause eczema in humans, besides…

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