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Current situation in shipping and logistics not expected to improve soon
The 13th edition of the Cool Logistics got underway this morning, the event is online for the…

Brazilian ginger prices up more than 100 percent in three weeks
Supplies of ginger are slim currently. “Our supplies of ginger are from Brazil and the volume is…

Costa Rica presents itself as a boutique fresh produce country
Costa Rica is well known as a paradise tourist destination, but there is much more that…

Melon movement even throughout North America
Supplies of melons in North America look to be steady. Elizabeth Smart, melon category manager of…

Hortifrut acquires Spain-based berry grower
Hortifrut, a global business platform in breeding, growing and marketing fresh and frozen berries,…

US block imports from two Mexican greenhouses
Effective Oct. 21, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at all U.S. ports of entry…

GLOBAL OVERVIEW MELONS AND WATERMELONS
The global melon market has been up and down in many countries this season. The COVID-19 pandemic…

Congestion not container shortages are the major cause of delays, more communication is vital
The 13th edition of Cool logistics is taking place this week. In Tuesday's afternoon sessions,…

Examining the grape sector from vine to shelf
Consumers looking for consistency and quality. The importance of post-harvest technology. How COVID…

Dreamstime

Walmart plans to build its largest grocery distribution center to date
Fast-growing Asian supermarket expands in CanadaThe largest Asian supermarket chain in Canada is…

Premium apple brand finds success in U.S. market
New Zealand Trade Commissioner, Los Angeles, Haylon Smith and supermodel/actress Rachel Hunter…

Mexico: different regions, different sizing on limes
Supplies of limes out of Mexico are coming in via a two-tier market right now. Tony Campos of…

SmartCitrus is a program to optimise the supply chain and the quality of the fruit and minimise waste
AgroFresh is well-known in the industry for their pre and post-harvest solutions for fresh produce.…

Mango crop update from Brazil and Ecuador
On October 15, the National Mango Board published a Mango Crop Report, including shipment…

USDA

Mexico avocado production for 2021/22 forecasted 8 percent lower than previous marketing year
Mexico avocado production for marketing year 2021/22 is forecast eight percent lower than the…

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