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Canadians welcome pineapples from newer countries of origin

Canadians are increasingly interested in pineapples coming from new countries of origin, including Colombia and Ecuador. “Our supplies are steady right now. We’ve probably…

Strong local demand for Wisconsin russets

Good growing conditions in Wisconsin look to have made a solid fall potato crop. Larry Alsum of Alsum Farms. “We’ve had a great growing season this past summer and we are…

Peruvian ginger reaches export levels never before recorded

"The pandemic has triggered the demand for ginger and this is forcing us to increase our capacity"

In 2020, Peruvian ginger has reached export levels never before recorded. The powerful health properties and nutritional benefits of this root of Asian origin have driven its…

Verdant Technologies brings fresh innovation to produce and floral life-extension

Verdant Technologies announces its commercial launch into the biotechnology industry, bringing innovative 1-MCP solutions to market designed to help the…

Chile

ASOEX and the Blueberry Committee assess the effects of the investigation on US imports

The Chilean blueberry industry is concerned because last week the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) announced that it would request the…

First half of season slow due to pandemic

Mexican lime shipments to Europe finally gain traction again

The Mexican lime season has been quite unusual this year, due to market abnormalities as a result of the pandemic. “Our season usually runs from April through the end of…

Mission Produce announces launch of initial public offering

Mission Produce, Inc. announced that it plans to commence the roadshow for its proposed initial public offering of 9,375,000 shares of its common stock,…

Key Technology appoints Marco Azzaretti as director of marketing

Key Technology announced the appointment of Marco Azzaretti as Director of Marketing. Azzaretti was previously with Key from 2012 to 2019, most recently as the…

The Wonderful Company announces recipients of $1 million Covid-19 relief fund

The Wonderful Company announced that it has chosen its first 15 non-profit organizations and schools in California’s Central Valley, including its largest grantees, the…

Lars Kastilan

California

Almonds overtake grapes as Kern County's top-grossing crop

A recent report states that almonds have finally overtaken grapes as Kern County's most valuable crop. Not only did the tree nuts move past their perennial no.…

Special PMA Fresh Summit

Kathy Stephenson of Pear Bureau Northwest

“We’re reinforcing messages around the industry’s commitment to flavor”

For the Pear Bureau Northwest, this is the main reason why it is exhibiting at this year’s PMA Fresh Summit, taking place virtually October 13-15 “Everybody had to look hard…

Global Focus Potatoes and Onions

In Emilia Romagna, the crop yield is 10% higher

No need to rush when it comes to potatoes

"No one should be in a rush to be selling. We have plenty of time to place the Italian potatoes, which are the most requested by consumers". These were the words of Massimo…

Retail

Pandemic surge seeding new growth for FreshDirect

The Fresh Market is looking to add 1,500 team members for the holiday season

US: FreshDirect sees pandemic surge seeding new growthThe coronavirus crisis provided a second opportunity for FreshDirect to exercise dormant advantages of a two-decade head…

Satisfactory reparation orders

USDA PACA updates

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that Black Hog Farms Inc. satisfied a $14,772 reparation order issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act involving unpaid…

Organto expands sourcing and distribution of organic ginger, adds organic tumeric

Organto Foods Inc. an integrated provider of organic and value-added organic fruits and vegetables today announced the expansion of its organic ginger program…

Chilean scientists investigate the components of the avocado flower's aroma

The project seeks to develop artificial attractants for pollinatorsAn initiative of the INIA-FIA is committed to developing an artificial attractant to manage pollination and…

Sangay volcano's volcanic ash affects 55,000 hectares of bananas in Ecuador

The volcanic ash spewed out by the eruption of the Sangay volcano in the early hours of Sunday, September 20, has affected thousands of hectares of the…

Global strawberry production up by almost 40%

Between 2008 and 2018, global strawberry production increased by 39.4%. That's according to figures released by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Global…

Alliance between San Miguel and JD.com continues to grow

Aiming at being closer to the consumer, JD.com has started selling fruit with San Miguel Brand at online retail stores and has deepened the commercial program. JD.com is one…

"It is becoming more and more important for fruit growers to be able to grade their fruit correctly"

New fruit and vegetable grading technology headed to the Australian market

A packaging and processing company that is bringing a new fruit and vegetable grader to the Australian market says it has received a phenomenal response from local growing and…

Gerhard Schiefermüller (Apfelino) on the growth potential of soft fruits

"Austrian raspberry season without supply gaps until November for the first time"

In the orchards of Apfelino in Welsland, Upper Austria, there is a lot of activity at this point in time: apart from the main apple harvest, tons of kiwi berries and autumn…

How to manage crop protection product databases

The management of crop protection products, their correct use and their storage demand great responsibility. The chance to employ technological tools that help companies use…

William Nannes, J.P. Beemsterboer Food Traders

“Indian export stop could help get rid of some surplus Dutch red onions”

The demand for Dutch onions is currently coming mainly from two places - West Africa and the Far East. William Nannes is a buyer at the Dutch company, J.P. Beemsterboer Food…

Ilya Bliznyuk

Bonduelle Group enters collaboration with Fieldwork Robotics to develop cauliflower harvesting robot

Portfolio company Fieldwork Robotics, is to develop a cauliflower harvesting robot in collaboration with the Bonduelle Group, one of the world’s leading…

Dutch potato company, Agrico, preparing for an interesting season

“Agrico is, fortunately, doing well,” says the company’s Managing Director, Jan van Hoogen. That’s in answer to the question of whether the coronavirus…

Spanish Agroponiente resumes its commercial relations with the United States

Grupo Agroponiente has resumed its commercial relations with the United States. The entity's first shipments to the North American market have been of…

Emre Tanriöver, Taneks Europe

“May’s heatwave is complicating the Turkish citrus season”

In the 2019/2020 season, the Turkish National Citrus Council saw export volumes rise by nine percent to 645,000 tons. A player that has decent amounts…

Helping Western Australia breed the world’s best apple

New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) is paving the way to develop Western Australia’s next super healthy apple. Western Australia has a strong pedigree in breeding…

MRG sells citrus assets to Costa Group for AU$4.5m

Murray River Organics Group Limited (ASX:MRG) (“the Group”) today announces it has signed an agreement for the sale of 113ha of planted conventional citrus and…

Shipping companies register profits of $ 2.7 billion in the second quarter of 2020

According to analysts at SeaIntelligence Consulting, container shipping lines had a combined profit of $ 2.7 billion in the second quarter (Q2) of this year,…

Rockit Global announces key partnership with Indian Suri Agro Fresh

In a move that further amplifies Rockit Global Limited’s reach into India, the innovative New Zealand apple company has announced a partnership with Suri Agro Fresh. Suri Agro…

Market seller demonstrates how to cut a pineapple!

Seeing and smelling is selling, as this pineapple seller at the market knows. In this video he shows off his pineapple cutting skills. Put them to good use!

AusVeg

Vegetable Industry Export Program update – September 2020

The following update outlines the vegetable industry’s export performance in the first half of 2020, and AUSVEG’s export activities under the Hort Innovation-funded Vegetable…

CMA CGM Jacques Saadé

First 23,000 TEU container vessel in the world to be powered by liquefied natural gas

The CMA CGM JACQUES SAADE has joined CMA CGM Group’s fleet thus becoming the largest LNG-powered container ship in the world. A global leader in shipping and logistics, CMA…

Release of containers at Port of Antwerp will be digitalized

The Port of Antwerp is taking the next step in the development of a digitally secured port. "Certified Pick up" a digital, secure and integrated solution for…

Figs are in demand at Waitrose

Sales of fresh figs have risen by 52% year on year

Demand for the fruit has increased in part thanks to the growing popularity of Middle Eastern dishes. This year, Waitrose is introducing a brand new fig variety…

Luc Meijs, Thysia:

Tired of repetitive, soul-crushing work? "RPA offers a solution"

Following the success of Thysia's last webinar in June, the company decided to do it all again with a new webinar on robotic process automation. What is that exactly? Luc…

FreshPlaza Funny

Just in time for the subway. Warning: do not imitate this!