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Oppy enters first vertical farming partnership
UP Vertical Farms is a new indoor farm and will soon be launching Canada’s first touchless,…

Worldwide demand for ginger continues growing
Increasing demand around the globe for ginger have pushed multiple growing regions to increase…

U.S. apple growers react to Biden administration’s tariff announcement
Following this past weekend’s announcement from President Joe Biden’s administration that it will…

ONE reports 891% increase in profit
ONE has achieved an astonishing year-on-year rise of 891% in its first half profit, totalling…

Ups and downs in expanding opportunities for Brazilian avocados
It was a difficult year to move an increasingly growing crop out of Brazil--namely, avocados.…

Driscoll's brand blueberries recalled due to pieces of metal
Driscoll's brand blueberries are being recalled due to the detection of pieces of metal in the…

'Reefer container freight rates to stay firm in 2022'
According to independent maritime consultancy Drewry, reefer container freight rates are likely to…

GLOBAL OVERVIEW GRAPEFRUIT
Despite some countries suffering from poor conditions during the grapefruit growing season, the…

Joint venture receives financial assistance to develop Quebec vertical farms
Ocean Vert, a Quebec joint venture between Courchesne Larose and INNO-3B, has received $6.8 million…

Increasingly adventurous consumers demand larger selection of tropical items
In the past 18 months, demand for tropical produce items like mangosteen, rambutan, and guava has…

Fewer--but bigger--grapefruit expected from Texas this season
“Right now, the focus is on meeting our customers’ needs the best we can and helping our trees…

High banana consumption numbers make Europe attractive market for innovative ethylene system
The banana is the most popular fruit in Europe, resulting in high demand for ripening. In response,…

Americans love stand-up pouches
There is a growing demand for pouches. In the United States, especially, stand-up pouches are more…

Iceberg pricing jumped throughout October
A corner is being turned on the tight supplies of iceberg lettuce. “We’ve had exceptionally limited…

Lady Alice apple variety thrives during unique growing year
The Lady Alice apple was discovered as a chance seeding by a Rainier ranch manager back in 1978 but…

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