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Scientists from Singapore and US develop bacteria-killing packaging
A team of scientists from NTU Singapore and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in the US,…

Labor and logistics affect blueberry movement
Supplies of blueberries in North America are facing a few challenges currently. “The Chilean volume…

The world’s biggest trade bloc launched on January 1
The new Asian regional trade pact, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, or RCEP, has…

How blueberry exporters and importers are benefiting from sustainable modified atmosphere and humidity packaging solutions
Sea freight from two of the leading producing countries – Peru and Chile, is lengthy and can exceed…

Wealthy Mexican avocado grower and family may enter US to seek asylum
Drug cartels have been fighting for control of the lucrative avocado industry in the Mexican state…

Local inventor duo had Shark Tank's Mark Cuban & Kevin O'Leary going bananas
Entrepreneurs Bechara Jaoudeh and Renee Heath have two new business partners joining their banana…

GLOBAL OVERVIEW BLUEBERRIES
As the world enters a new year, blueberries are back on the menu. Despite not being a popular…

California table grape growers move closer to mechanization and automation
California table grape growers, collectively through the California Table Grape Commission, are…

Slimmer supplies and higher prices on California strawberries
Strawberry supplies look a little tight right now out of California. “The rain that we had a couple…

"Pressure on Peruvian berry prices early in the season well compensated later"
The Peruvian berry season is winding down. "There's still picking going on in Peru, but that will…

Changes happening in organic citrus movement
Organic citrus supplies have been steady but more limited recently. “It’s due to the inclement…

“Shipping companies have decided to make hay while the sun shines”
The Indian grape season, which is about to get started, is overwhelmed with challenges. Omicron is…

Cape Town congestion continues
The situation at the port of Cape Town is "not great", says Mike Walwyn, vice-chairperson of the…

The United States opens its market to Vietnam's grapefruits
The United States has greenlighted grapefruit imports from Vietnam and they will be able to…

Shipping problems trouble Californian almond growers
Kern County almond growers are facing logistical headaches this year. Industry experts say port…

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