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Shelf-life extension technology reduces brown stems in grapes
Since commercializing their flagship shelf-life extension technology in 2016, Hazel Tech’s Hazel…

Elon Musk's SpaceX brings 'tomato seeds' to International Space Station
It seems that 'Cosmic Tomatoes' will be introduced into space. SpaceX is presently delivering new…

Yuma, Arizona region offers up its own challenges for lettuce supplies
It’s starting to feel like Mother Nature just keeps coming for North America’s lettuce supplies as…

Citrus, avocado and grape importer announces new warehouse expansion
LGS Specialty Sales, an importer of citrus, avocados, grapes and persimmons, announces the opening…

Northern Hemisphere Citrus Forecast shows significant drop in citrus production
The World Citrus Organisation (WCO) has released its annual Northern Hemisphere Citrus Forecast for…

New cherry varieties shows promise to make Chilean season even earlier
In Chile the race is not only on to get tons of cherries to China in time for the earlier New Year,…

Snacking trend leads to increased year-round production of mini cucumbers
Canada’s summer sunlight hours make the country very suitable for greenhouse vegetable production…

New York Produce Show remembers Jim Prevor
Yesterday, December 1, the New York Produce Show was held at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in…

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW POMEGRANATE
Pomegranates have enjoyed continued growth in popularity in recent years, boosted by the many…

Almost 60 percent crop increase on Ontario Honeycrisp this season
Ontario, Canada is welcoming a large apple crop for 2022-2023. “We have a big crop with good…

Chile shipping fewer and fewer peaches
Chilean peaches have begun shipping to Canada, though the volume of peaches out of Chile continues…

"The recent price of Chilean cherries is lower than the same period last year"
At present, it is time for the concentrated arrival of Chilean cherries shipped by air. Due to the…

Asia Fruit Logistica heads back to Hong Kong
Asia Fruit Logistica returns to AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong on 6-8 September 2023.The Asia Fruit…

“Laser micro-perforated bags extend bananas' shelf life by three weeks”
“Retailers are currently hugely concerned with saving and sustainability," begins Annette Hardeman,…

California almond acreage drops in 2022
California’s almond acreage decreased for the first time in more than 25 years, according to a new…

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