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Sales Administrator - Europe Division

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Head Grower - Avoine, France

Master Grower - Canada

Senior Packing Supervisor - Warragul, Australia

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Greenhouse Manager/Head Grower - Devens (MA) USA

Irrigation and Fertigation Engineer - Berlin, Germany

Indoor Farming Product Manager - Berlin, Germany

Industrial Engineer - Berlin, Germany

Ample supplies of medium and small size potatoes on the market

The Idaho potato harvest has started. For Eagle Eye Produce, the harvest kicked off in central Idaho during the first week of August with their russet potatoes. The harvest of…

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Sales Administrator - Europe Division

Raspberry production in Central Mexico starts up this week

Raspberry supplies continue to be steady though production is ramping up as a new growing region starts up again. “There are enough raspberries to cover demand at the moment…

U.S. cranberry crop sees boost

The domestic cranberry crop is looking at an increase in volume for 2020. According to the Cranberry Marketing Committee based in Wareham, MA, the 2020 crop estimate for…

US domestic date season launches

One hundred days of 100-degree temperatures produce the highest quality Medjool Dates and that time has arrived as Bard Valley Natural Delights launches their date season.…

FPAA: "Concessions to Southeast producers will undermine USMCA"

On September 1, 2020, the United States Trade Representative released its plan which includes 201 investigations on blueberries and potentially on strawberries…

USDA

Action filed against Texas produce company for alleged PACA violations

As 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.…

Anne Goltz joins Sunkist as Senior Manager of Business Development

Sunkist Growers announced that Anne Goltz joins the sales team as Senior Manager of Business Development. In this new role, Anne will be instrumental in growing the Sunkist…

Chile trucker strike disrupts fruit shipments

A strike by Chilean truckers is hitting exports of fruit -as well as salmon, meat and wine- from the South American food producer to the United States, Europe and Asia. The…

Tasteful Selections adds store locator to their new website

As part of their 10-year celebration and in response to their consumers, Tasteful Selections®, a producer in the bite-size potato category, has added a new feature to its…

The Turkish lemon season starts tomorrow

“We expect an increase of 20 per cent in lemon sales this year”

The Turkish lemon season is kicking off tomorrow, with the Meyer lemons being the first variety of the season. The pandemic has lead to a lot of measures being taken at one…

Special PMA Fresh Summit

Virtual trade show lets exhibitor pack in content

“We’re at the show because we want to stay in front of our customers and support the produce industry. The pandemic has changed how we’re creating and growing those…

Global Focus Potatoes and Onions

Demand likely to pick up for onions in North America

California onions are transitioning to the Nevada growing region. “Our transition is happening earlier than usual,” says Jessica Peri, retail sales manager at Peri & Sons…

Retail

T&T Supermarkets is expanding its Western Canada footprint

Southeastern Grocers has sold an additional 23 Bi-Lo stores

Amazon's Whole Foods opens first delivery-only store in BrooklynAmazon.com Inc owned Whole Foods Market opened its first delivery-only store in Brooklyn, New York on Tuesday,…

Good Foods celebrates teachers

New "Back to the Books" consumer sweepstakes launched

Good Foods, a producer of plant based dips and good-for-you products, announced the launch of “Back to the Books” sweepstakes now through October 9 to…

Land to be used for cultivation of vegetables

Gladstone Land acquires farmland in Maryland’s Eastern Shore & Delaware

Gladstone Land Corporation announced that it has acquired 939 gross acres of farmland in Maryland’s Eastern Shore and Delaware for approximately $7.4 million. The…

USDA Citrus Fruits 2020 summary

US citrus utilized production for 2019-20 totaled 7.78 million tons

According to the USDA Citrus Fruits 2020 summary, the US citrus utilized production for the 2019-20 season totaled 7.78 million tons, down 4 percent from the 2018-19 season.…

Justin Mudge – Berries ZA

South African blueberries: significant swing from air to sea freight this season

Harvesting has started across the country on South Africa’s largest blueberry crop yet, an estimated 24,000 tonnes of production, of which 17,000 tonnes will probably be…

South Africa

Fruits Unlimited repositions stone-fruit division with a joint-venture

After a few years with relatively warm winters, the Western Cape is enjoying a cold and wet winter which bodes well for the upcoming stone-fruit season. The…

Predicting chilling injury before fruit leaves the shed

Being able to predict chilling damage could be a powerful decision making tool for Australian lemon growers wanting to export to overseas markets. New research…

"Our 2020 harvest is looking very promising - we’re off to a strong start"

Solid volumes and an exciting new brand for a major NSW avocado grower

A northern New South Wales avocado grower is recording exceptional premium pack-out rates in the first few weeks of picking. Comboyne Avocados Managing Director Kevin…

Demand for gourmet tomatoes high despite the cooler Queensland growing challenges

The current COVID-19 restrictions have driven an increase in demand for gourmet tomatoes, according to a leading Australian producer. Kapiris Bros Managing Director, Harry…

There are not only second class retailers in southern Italy

"Today I'm in Dubai", commented on LinkedIn Mario Gasbarrino, board member of Everton and Cortilia, who has a very long experience at the helm of large-scale retail chains, on…

Steve Raskins, Optimum Sorting

“Cameras and lasers complement each other in the optical sorting”

Optimum Sorting was founded in 2017. That makes this Dutch company the newest player on the market. “First and foremost, we want our company to build a technological lead,”…

Andres Ribas van Oosterom, FruitOne Europe

“Unprecedented high prices and rising consumption will soon cause an orange shortage”

The coronavirus has changed consumption patterns all over the world. For example, people are eating more products like citrus. In the pandemic's first two weeks, that caused a…

Ali Capper British Apples and Pears

The top fruit industry is pushing for every retailer to sell more British than imported apples and pears

It’s been a challenging season for British apple and pear farmers, with fluctuating weather conditions and the continuing impact of COVID-19, but this year’s apple harvest is…

Dutch company introduces Moai Caviar sea grapes

Moai Caviar is known as 'Umibudo'. That's the Japanese word for 'Sea Grapes' or 'Green Caviar'. These green sea grapes look remarkably like berries or grapes. Their 'poppy'…

Fruit Attraction 2020 goes digital

The Fruit Attraction Organizing Committee, which had a meeting yesterday, has concluded that the 12th edition of the Fruit Attraction event will be held in a…

Europatat welcomes new Secretary General

The Board of Europatat, the European Potato Trade Association, is pleased to announce the appointment of Berta Redondo Benito as the new Secretary General of…

'An ally to the Spanish packing houses dealing with a unique cherry campaign'

The reference to the unfavorable weather conditions is always present in the thoughts and words of those who faced the cherry sorting season which has recently ended. Just…

Roy Lemmen, Sormac

“Furthermore minimize the residual flows”

Optical sorters aren’t the only indispensable machines for potato processors. Many workers should be pleased that peeling machines exist; making this laborious task a thing of…

Vietnamese fruit production is gradually recovering from saltwater intrusion

The historical drought with saltwater intrusion in Vietnam during the first half of the year has had a big impact on the local coconut sector. With the rainy season coming,…

What alternatives do Argentine oranges have after Europe suspends imports?

Argentine citrus cooperative members and businessmen are seeking alternatives to redirect orange sales after the EU suspended imports due to the alleged…

Arbikie Distillery’s ‘climate-positive’ Nàdar vodka

Scottish distillery unveils vodka made from peas

An experimental distillery in Arbroath, Angus, has created a sustainable vodka that it claims saves more than 1.5kg of carbon dioxide emissions per bottle by…

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