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Combined technologies allow customers to make real-time decisions while produce is on land or water

Shipping patterns and schedules have become very erratic in the past year. “There are so many pieces to a logistics puzzle,” says Christian DeBlasio, CEO of Purfresh. “This…

Imported blueberries dominate with Florida production behind

While the Florida blueberry crop is behind, predictions are that by the beginning of April, all regions in the state will be producing. “The crop is several weeks delayed…

Texas freeze fuels demand for North America grapefruit supplies

Grapefruit demand in North America has been strong this season and following the February freeze in Texas, it’s likely going to continue to get stronger. In Florida, DLF…

Overview of the 2019 Suspension Agreement on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico

In a webinar held yesterday by the US Department of Commerce and the International Trade Administration, an overview was given on the 2019 Suspension Agreement on Fresh…

Two branded apple varieties gain consumer momentum

The latest Nielsen dataset* indicates that Cosmic Crisp and Autumn Glory apples are gaining momentum with consumers. Both varieties led the national apple category in…

Driscoll’s appoints two new members to company’s board of directors

Today, Driscoll’s announces the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors: Giannella Alvarez, former CEO and director of the board at Beanitos LLC and Graciela…

Guatemalan agribusiness food company sponsors 100K Innovation Fund grant competition

The Agribusiness food company, AgroAmerica, is sponsoring the 100K Innovation Fund grant competition for higher education projects aimed at universities in Guatemala, the…

Observing farmworker awareness week by expanding Fair Trade grape program to Jalisco

In celebration of National Farmworker Awareness Week, Divine Flavor announced their new Jalisco grape operation at Grupo Alta- Don Mario just became the latest ranch within…

Zespri appoints new market manager North America

Zespri’s leadership continues evolving as plans emerge to meet the growing demand for Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit. As part of the expansion, Zespri will establish…

Fresh Innovation has a new brand name:

StixFresh USA, Inc. announces name change to Ryp Labs, Inc.

In keeping with its evolution as award-winning food and crop protection company developing and commercializing transformative, innovative technologies to…

Global Focus Bananas

European Commission

EU banana market

Spain remains largest EU banana producer, growing and trading 382.339 tons in 2020

In the period of September to December 2020, Cyprus produced and marketed 979 tons of bananas at an average price of €0.36 /kg. The island's 2020 production stood at 2.432…

Special Australia / New Zealand

New season, new look for JAZZ™ apple

The first of T&G Global’s premium new season JAZZ™ apples are being shipped to global markets, as warm and sunny weather conditions bring a rich colour, full flavour and…

Retail

Dreamstime

Bashas’ has teamed with Forager

First Fresh grocery store in New York to be opened by Amazon

US: Albertsons CEO Vivek Sankaran: Digital could become 20% of businessAlbertsons Cos. could see online grocery potentially reach 20% of sales, driven by stepped-up e-commerce…

NPC & other agriculture industry groups raise alarm on U.S.-Mexico Trade Relationship

The National Potato Council and 26 leading food and agriculture associations sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack and U.S. Trade…

Taiwan’s FDA seizes imported produce due to pesticides and other contaminants

Yesterday, we reported Taiwan’s Food and Drug Administration having detected traces of pesticides in 800 boxes of US apples. Today there came in reports that…

Mushrooms may help slow prostate cancer progression

A study carried out with mice, which was virtually presented at ENDO 2021, the annual meeting of the US Endocrine Society, has concluded that the chemicals…

Transparent solar cells to power greenhouses

More and more fruit and vegetables are now grown in greenhouses. However, the challenge posed by this cultivation method remains the supply of energy to the…

University of Maine

Researchers attempt to develop potato varieties using new DNA-based tools

Two professors at the University of Maine in Orono are working on breeding new potato varieties. Professor of crop ecology and management in the School of Food…

Cimcorp partners with GEODIS to introduce Automated Layer Picking warehouse solution

Cimcorp, a manufacturer and integrator of turnkey robotic order fulfillment and tire-handling solutions, announces the successful implementation of a robotic…

In the last year, the Kilimo digital platform has helped save 30 billion liters of water in 10 countries

"We promote the democratization of intelligent irrigation management"

Latin American agriculture has faced a megadrought that has spread in this part of the world for almost a decade. Water is essential for agricultural production and food…

Global citrus company shares their water initiatives to celebrate World Water Day

In their four origins, San Miguel carries out different actions and programs to manage water resources efficiently and responsibly. "Every March 22, World…

Honduras' trade deficit increased in January because of the decrease in fruit exports

In January 2021, the trade balance deficit of Honduras stood at 464.3 million dollars, i.e. 1.9% higher than in the same month of the previous year. In that…

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Suez Canal blocked by huge container ship

A large container ship has run aground in the Suez canal after being blown off course by a 'gust of wind'. This is causing a huge traffic jam of vessels at either end of the…

FruitOne gears up for record season of South African grapefruits, lemons and tangos

"Biggest challenge for the South African citrus season lies in logistics"

The Citrus Growers Association of South Africa released the 2021 citrus production estimate last week and are anticipating a record crop for the region. Favourable weather…

Citrus Growers’ Association of South Africa

Citrus Growers’ Association of South Africa - Citrus Weekly Exports Week 11

Cumulative volume of citrus exported to all regions at 1,977,302 cartons

According to a report by the Citrus Growers’ Association of South Africa, citrus exports to Europe stood at 1,492 cartons in week 11. The export of grapefruits to the Russian…

Leo Stoker, Q-Cape, the Netherlands:

"With these South Africa organic sweet potatoes, we're following pumpkins' path"

Seven years ago, Leo Stoker of Q-Cape, in the Netherlands, did an experiment. He imported two containers of South African organic pumpkins. That annual volume has now…

Eryvan Leal Pires, Fruitmarket Agribusiness, the Netherlands

"Mango market finally recovering"

The COVID-19 pandemic took its toll on the 2020 mango market. This year, things look much better. In Peru, the season is well underway at the moment. That's resulting in…

“Semi d'Uva-Società x azione” project

Good nutrition thanks to seeded table grapes

"Semi d'Uva-Società x azione is a project open to anyone, but the research needs to be financed. I would like for seeded grapes to be added to the list of superfoods. We…

Development of vertical farms in France: Jungle raises 42 million euros

The French start-up Jungle has raised 42 million euros [50 million USD] to develop three vertical farms in France. Created in 2016 by Gilles Dreyfus and Nicolas Séguy, Jungle…

Freskon announces new date - April 2022

The developments of the pandemic, not only in Greece but also around the globe, combined with the high sense of responsibility of TIF-Helexpo SA towards our…

The oxidizing power of ozone convinces more and more farmers

Ozone as a disinfectant agent is gaining more and more followers in agriculture. Thanks to its great oxidizing power, this substance is capable of destroying…

COST Action - iPlanta

Modifying plants to produce interfering RNA - Final conference

On March 25th, 2021, COST Action iPlanta, Modifying plants to produce interfering RNA is organising its final conference to highlight contribution of RNAi to sustainable…

Treating the technology uptake more seriously could have major growth potential for NZ's ag businesses

A leading New Zealand technology representative body has told a major agtech conference that not enough businesses across the country are thinking about or taking up…

Statista: Two-thirds of Germans use their own shopping basket or bag

Majority of consumers pay attention to packaging waste when buying groceries

Almost two-thirds of Germans take their own shopping basket or shopping bag with them when they go grocery shopping. This is shown in the chart based on an…

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