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OVERVIEW GLOBAL TOMATO MARKET

In the Netherlands and Belgium, the unlighted tomato production is underway. Around Easter, prices were still at a high level, but increasing volumes may start to put pressure…

SEPC

Southern Exposure wraps up successful in-person event

Last month, in-person trade shows returned to our industry with Viva Fresh in Texas. This week, it was SEPC’s turn with their Southern Exposure show. After postponing the…

Country reopening means changes in demand for potatoes

Supplies of potatoes are good but demand is starting to see some shifts. “There should be plenty of potatoes through the end of the season. There’s not an abundance of them…

Increased acreage

Imperial Valley is gearing up for onion harvest

As California gears up for onion harvesting, steady, if not increased, supplies are anticipated. “We are getting ready in the next couple of weeks to harvest our El Centro…

Women in Produce honoree recognized for product development work

Nature Fresh Farms’ product development specialist, Luci Faas, has been recognized for her excellence in the produce industry. The Canadian Produce Marketing Association, in…

Southern Hemisphere renders smooth transition to import season for apples and pears

Spring has sprung and with it has arrived a diverse set of apples and pears to transition from the domestic to the imported crop. Rolling in is a freshly harvested mix from…

ITC held hearing on the effects of cucumber and squash imports from Mexico

The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association says yesterday’s International Trade Commission hearing on the effect of imports on the U.S. Cucumber and Squash…

California stone fruit

Organics company announces addition of organic Amber Crest Peaches this season

TerraFresh Organics, an organic fruit company known for supplying organic citrus, mangos, stone fruit and grapes to North America, announced the addition of Organic Amber…

Root-ai.com

AppHarvest acquires Root AI and its robotic harvester

The Kentucky-based AppHarvest company has built over 3 million ft2 of indoor agricultural space to hydroponically grow non-GMO, pesticide-free produce using 90% less water…

NW Cherry report

Indications point to a crop that's larger than last year

While most of the Northwest cherry buds are still wrapped up tight and waiting for the warmer days to come, several of the earliest regions and varieties have begun to push…

Global Focus Machinery/Packaging

Lidding films on display at virtual CPMA 2021

Terphane will demonstrate the benefits of its Sealphane® lidding films at the 2021 CPMA Fresh Week virtual event. The online Fresh Week platform will be available from April…

Special South Africa

Anlin Shipping's South African season starts early to alleviate pressure

In response to the unprecedented pressure on containers, Anlin Shipping has arranged one 'spot' specialised reefer vessel to visit Cape Town harbour, even before the planned…

Retail

Costco Wholesale upholds comp-sales momentum in March

Mixed responses to Amazon Fresh’s automated grocery storeQueuing up at the grocery store is probably one of the most dreaded things about doing errands. While companies have…

Applications open now

Conference scholarship named after industry veteran launched

Center for Growing Talent (CGT) by PMA, Karen Caplan and Jackie Caplan Wiggins announce the founding of the Frieda Rapoport Caplan Women’s Fresh Perspectives Scholarship that…

USDA restricts PACA violators in California and Texas

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has imposed sanctions on five produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they…

University of Florida research

Creating better strawberries using Artificial Intelligence

For decades, taste groups and breeding for better taste have existed, being relied upon to guide decisions on which strawberries taste and smell best. This…

Orange juice not associated with weight gain in children

New research shows no adverse association between change in body mass index (BMI) and consumption of 100% orange juice (OJ) among older children. The four-year…

Connecting guacamole deeper with sports

While it’s long been a staple on the side of nachos or fajitas, there’s a move towards taking guacamole beyond being paired with just Mexican dishes. “It’s…

Mexico

Blueberry harvest begins in northern Sinaloa

Producers in the north of the state of Sinaloa have begun performing the first blueberry cuts in a season that starts with good expectations. According to…

Mexican court postponed debate on appeals banning the import of US potatoes

The Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN) has postponed a debate on two pending appeals banning the import of US potatoes. In a plenary session held on…

CCF self-installed the sorting line over video calls

Reemoon officially installs its first kiwifruit sorting line in South America

COVID-19 has provided many challenges for fresh produce companies, Chilean kiwifruit producer CCF has self-installed its new fruit sorting machine with help from Chinese…

T&G Global set for first commercial crop of new super-sized, blueberries

T&G Global is set to take a big bite out of the Australian blueberry market with the first commercial crop of new super-sized, blueberries to be launched in retail stores this…

Bio vegetable packaging made with plastic recovered from the sea

Agromediterránea has launched a new container for the marketing of BIO radishes under its brand Sun & Vegs. It is a sustainable container made with recycled plastic that has…

700 refrigerated containers arriving in South Africa

Maersk Vallvik arriving in Durban, South Africa with over 700 refrigerated containers to support the upcoming citrus season and customers needs. Providing fresh fruit to…

Ad Pollux, Fruitveiling Zuid-Limburg, the Netherlands

"Marketing campaigns, shelf presentation more profitable than reducing VAT"

Current Dutch apple stocks are steadily decreasing. "We'll run out earlier than usual this year," says Ad Pollux, Fruitveiling Zuid-Limburg's general manager. "Price…

How do imported fruits keep Chinese consumers interested?

On April 1, a bulk carrier loaded with over 3,500 tons of new season Zespri kiwifruits from New Zealand unloaded at the Yangshan South Port in Shanghai.…

Midori

Spain will be able to produce Shiranuhi oranges in two years

Beauty resides within, as evidenced by Shiranui oranges. These 'ugly' Japanese oranges have become a hit in the United States, where they are marketed as Sumo…

Red cabbage could be the key to developing a natural cyan blue food coloring

Finding a natural cyan blue dye that is equivalent to FD&C Blue No. 1 has been a challenge for the entire industry and the subject of research programs around…

Kenya: Locust outbreak may be coming to an end

The Horn of Africa has been experiencing its worst locust crisis in more than 25 years. In Kenya, the swarms of insects are the worst they've been in 70 years.…

Irish Farmers' Association

Irish Farmers Association

Retail potato demand buoyant - lockdowns stifling European demand

In its latest weekly report, the Irish Farmers Association claims that retail demand was buoyant over the Easter period in Ireland, but the food sector service in the country…

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