Thursday, September 10, 2020
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Onderzoekassistent Fenotyperen - Bleiswijk

Horticultural Soil Sales Representative - USA

Turnkey Vegetable Greenhouse Sales Representative - USA

Sales Administrator - Europe Division

Junior Sales Manager - Europe Division

Head Grower - Avoine, France

Master Grower - Canada

Senior Packing Supervisor - Warragul, Australia

Assistant Grower - Stevensburg (Virginia) USA

Greenhouse Manager/Head Grower - Devens (MA) USA

Mayra Velazquez de León, co-founder of Organics Unlimited

“I have a vision and passion for growing the best organic bananas in the world”

This year, Organics Unlimited celebrates its 20th anniversary. “We are excited to reach this wonderful milestone of being in business for two decades,” says Mayra Velazquez de…

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Soren Bjorn, President of Driscoll’s of the Americas

“North American blueberry industry needs to innovate to become competitive”

Simultaneously with the signing of the updated trade agreement between the US, Canada, and Mexico (USMCA), the US government made a commitment to respond to concerns from the…

South Colorado growers surprised by September snow

Despite the serious drop in temperatures and at least 14 inches of snow that fell Tuesday night, some Colorado growers are optimistic about the future of their crops. Tuesday…

PMA virtual town hall

“Our drones can deliver orders within 3 minutes from shops directly to consumers”

This week’s PMA virtual town hall focused on the ‘last mile delivery’ – the last step in the supply chain, which is often considered to be most crucial and problematic. As the…

Fresh produce beats 2019 Labor Day results in tough week

The last full week of August saw the smallest increases since the start of the pandemic across virtually all departments. Prior months had shown weak final week of the month…

Robust demand continues for Chilean navel oranges

U.S. demand for Chilean navel oranges has been robust since the season started, and the market continues to demonstrate high sales momentum as September progresses. As of Week…

Yellow dragon fruit production sees tremendous growth in Ecuador

Yellow dragon fruit, or pitahaya as its commonly known as in South America, has had a tremendous explosion of growth globally in recent years. "In 2011 it is estimated that…

California-grown Pristine™ grapes in stores now

The Pristine™ grape has hit shelves once again. Pristine™ grapes have a crisp, snappy texture that is coupled with a sweet vanilla streak and ends with a zesty Granny Smith…

Fresh lemon sales were similar to last year

Limoneira announces 5% increase in revenue in Third Quarter 2020

Limoneira Company reported its financial results for the third quarter ended July 31, 2020. Harold Edwards, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company,…

Oprah Magazine reviews Jazz™ apples

Jazz™ apples have received the highest praise from Oprah Magazine. The digital home of O! The Oprah Magazine, described Jazz apples as “irresistibly crisp and…

Special PMA Fresh Summit

Long-time exhibitor all in on upcoming virtual trade show

As an exhibitor for more than four decades, the California Avocado Commission (CAC) will continue to participate in this year’s virtual PMA Fresh Summit show PMA being held…

Global Focus Potatoes and Onions

Andrey Salamchev

Rich potato crop expected in China

With potatoes being the only crop that can be grown relatively easily in all regions of China and in 2018, China's potato production coming in at about 18 mln tons, more crops…

Retail

Whole Foods Market plans to offer grocery pickup from 480 stores by end of month

Walmart tests drone delivery

US: Walmart to hear from 850 entrepreneurs in the October virtual Open CallWalmart has narrowed the field of prospective suppliers down to 850 participants for this year’s…

USDA cites Hunter Bros. Inc. in Pennsylvania for PACA violations

As a part of its efforts to enforce the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act and ensure fair trading practices within the U.S. produce industry, the U.S.…

Farm Fresh Direct names first Chief Organic Officer

Reflecting the strong growth of organic potatoes at retail, Farm Fresh Direct President/CEO Jamey Higham announced the appointment of Lonnie Gillespie as the…

Announces new robotic greenhouse in California and national expansion

Iron Ox raises $20 million in Series B funding

Iron Ox, a company in robotics and AI-enabled farming with a mission to solve food insecurity, announced the closing of $20 million in a Series B round. Also announced, the…

COVID-19 testing confirms farm’s prevention measures work

State COVID-19 testing at one of Washington’s largest fruit growers indicates that Gebbers Farms’ preventive measures have been effective at protecting workers, though the…

Cut ‘N Clean Greens celebrates 25 year anniversary

San Miguel Produce, Inc.’s cornerstone brand, Cut ‘N Clean Greens, celebrates 25 years of innovating the dark leafy greens category. In 1995, Roy Nishimori, San Miguel…

Javier Usó, manager of Frutinter: "The markets will remain faithful to the Satsuma"

"This year there will hardly be any clash between the citrus campaigns of both hemispheres"

In just a few days, the supply of Spanish mandarins and clementines will start to grow. This year, these fruits are arriving a little earlier and with higher volumes. The…

Peter Jurco

Mexico: Inflation hits 15-month high on fresh produce prices

Rises in the prices of fruits and vegetables -as well as other goods- pushed Mexico’s annual inflation to its highest level in 15 months in August. It came out…

The Dominican agricultural sector lost millions of dollars to storm Laura

The Provincial Council for Agricultural Development of the Province of Azua (Coproda) stated that the damage caused by tropical storm Laura in the region as it…

Chile-Asoex Blueberry Committee

"Chile plans to maintain export volumes of fresh blueberries"

The Chilean Blueberry Committee-Asoex has presented the first harvest estimate for the 2020/2021 season. Andres Armstrong, the executive director of the committee, said that…

Banana Time will be held from October 5 to the 8

The XVII edition of the International Banana Convention will be 100% online

The banana sector will discuss the challenges it faces between October 5 to the 8 at the XVII International Banana Convention organized by the Association of Ecuadorian Banana…

Argentina

Fruit growers in the Alto Valle get ready for possible frosts

Even though spring is about to start, there is still a risk of frosts in the Upper Valley of the Rio Negro and Neuquen provinces, which could affect the…

Citrus and kiwis among the products that increased sales abroad

Chile's trade exchange falls by 12% in 2020

According to a report by the Undersecretariat of International Economic Relations (SUBREI) based on data from the Central Bank, between January and August…

The Port of Barranquilla exports Colombian mandarins to Puerto Rico for the first time

The Port of Barranquilla completed its first export of Colombian citrus fruits to the United States with cold treatment at source. The cargo shipped consisted…

“Chilean cherry export to China shows great potential this season”

The US and Canadian cherry season finished well in China. The market is now waiting for the fast-approaching arrival of Chilean products. The weather conditions seem to be…

Henriëtte le Grange – Mashare Berries

Pioneers of Namibia’s blueberry industry

Right on the border between Namibia and Angola, on the banks of one of Namibia’s only three perennial rivers, Mashare Berries planted 20 hectares of Fall Creek blueberry…

Mzansi and US will team up to grow export markets

South African and US authorities intend to form a technical task force to facilitate better access to the American market for South African agricultural…

Maher Mezahi

Algeria: Date growers faced with climate change effects

In Algeria’s Biskra province, small-scale growers are increasingly battling to cultivate and protect their precious crops. Biskra is a gathering of oases in…

South Africa expects a bumper blueberry harvest

Blueberry harvest troubled by high export costs

This season, South Africa is expecting a bumper blueberry harvest, but difficulties with air freighting are a challenge for exporters. According to Elzette…

Citrus Grower's Association of South Africa

Citrus Grower's Association - Citrus weekly reports

Week 36 orange shipments from South Africa at 3,867,041 cartons

In week 36, some 3,867,041 cartons of oranges were shipped from South Africa in total. Europe, Southeast Asia and the Middle East were still the largest export destinations…

Custard Apple - PinksBlush

"In the next couple of years, we will have sufficient fruit to supply domestic and export markets"

A Queensland custard apple producer has just commenced harvest for its Australian exclusive PinksBlush variety, at a time when the season for all other domestic growers has…

Australia:

New case of Panama TR4 confirmed in Far North Queensland

Biosecurity Queensland (BQ) has confirmed Panama disease tropical race 4 (Panama TR4) is present on a fifth commercial banana farm in the Tully Valley. Panama…

Elena Rogojnikova of Hagé International:

"Hass avocado market revival, good market for Greenskins"

"After a period of very high prices for Hass avocado during the winter and spring of 2020, we had to deal with lower prices in the recent summer months. This was because the…

Tim Struckman, Exotic Roots, the Netherlands:

“Exotic fruits and vegetables picked and at the clients within 3 days”

A crisis doesn't only cause concern; it creates opportunities too. Tim Struckman was of that same mind. He decided to start his own business. This Dutch company focuses on…

Challenging season makes Turkish exporter improve to be the best they can

“The need for top quality from every customer has had us on our toes all season long"

The Turkish grape season has had a rough run so far. Although volumes are similar, demand for grapes in general has been lacking in certain markets. One exporter hopes to take…

What's the best sealant for fruit and vegetable packaging - EVA or metallocene?

Proper packaging is vital for transporting and selling fruits and vegetables. Trays and boxes are preferred. Using a sealant, these kinds of packaging can be assembled…

Video Here's how a Tesla's batteries are replaced

Now you know how a Tesla's batteries are replaced. In one word, quickly.

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