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Heavy rains in Chile damage grape crop and more
Just as Chile’s grape season is starting to ramp up – with volumes strengthening these past two…

Post-harvest life extending technology to be released for commercial use this summer
After years of extensive trialing, RipeLocker containers, which work to extend the post-harvest…

California storms could tighten strawberries for Valentine’s Day
The rainstorms over California this week may throw a wrench into supplies of strawberries for…

US avocado imports expected to grow 4% this Super Bowl season
While avocados enjoy steady and strong demand year-round, there are a few events throughout the…

California growers more than welcome the rain
“It’s half a year’s rain in three days.” So says James Shanley of Shanley Farms in Morro Bay, CA of…

A message from Fruit Logistica's senior product manager Madlen Miserius
In the first week of February, Fruit Logistica usually welcomes thousands of exhibitors and tens of…

OVERVIEW GLOBAL ONION MARKET
The global onion market is stable at the moment. Last year's harvest was good in Europe and North…

“Thompson green seedless is hit the hardest with 50-100% losses”
About a week after the heavy rains in Chile, the extent of the damage on the grape industry has…

South African farm workers in hot demand in US after travel ban exemption
The US has revised its blanket travel ban on South Africa to allow H-2A visa holders entry. This…

How the Southern Hemisphere was impacted by the pandemic
This week’s PMA virtual town hall featured Fhumulani Ratshitanga, CEO of Fruit South Africa, and…

Packaging company sees steady growth in demand for new sustainable line
As consumers are becoming more environmentally conscious, the demand for sustainable packaging…

JAZZ™ apples and wings team up for Super Bowl
T&G’s JAZZ™ apple campaigns are helping the brand reach a top-10 category position in North…

Naturipe Farms announces three internal promotions
Naturipe Farms has promoted three of its valued long-term employees. Jerry Moran is now…

Organic Texas grapefruit supplies may end earlier
Organic grapefruit looks to be benefiting from the uptick that both organics and citrus have seen…

New line of sustainable packaging for Fair Trade organic grower
Wholesum, Fair Trade certified growers and shippers of organic produce, launched a new sustainable…

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