This week's highlights

	“There is much potential for optimizing blueberry and grape crops with nanobubble technology” Nanobubbles are very small vessels of gas that are created to remain stable in bulk solutions. When…
	Later start and lower production expected to benefit Mexican grape season Monday, May 18, 2020 marked the first day of grape harvest in Hermosillo for MAS Melons & Grapes.…
	Canadian banana supplier wins Excellence in Producer Partnerships prize To highlight Fairtrade Month, Equifruit, Inc. announced that they are honoured to have won the…
	Lemonade apples from New Zealand making their way into North America Supplies of Lemonade apples from New Zealand are starting to build in volume. “We’re just now…
	This is the year for early navels to shine In the Northern Hemisphere orange stocks are running short as Egypt’s Valencia crop is down and the…
	Optimistic outlook for Oregon blueberry season Blueberry growers in Oregon are gearing up for harvest. “We are expecting to start harvest in two…
	OVERVIEW GLOBAL STONE FRUIT MARKET The European production of apricots, peaches and nectarines is estimated to be lower than last…
	Late season cherry promotions drive success of Washington season The quality of the California cherry season plays an important role in the success of the start of…
	Apeel Sciences announces $250M in new financing Apeel Sciences announced $250M in new financing. GIC led the most current capital raise, and with…
	Update on California and Mexico grape crops Tim Clarke, President of Vanguard International, provides an update on grapes out of California and…
	CPMA announces board of directors for 2020-2021 The Canadian Produce Marketing Association announced its Board of Directors for 2020-2021.…
	Mango industry feels shift in demand Supplies of organic mangoes out of Mexico are steady. “Right now, there is a transition going on…
	Heavier demand for sweet potatoes Supplies of sweet potatoes continue to be steady in the U.S. “We were very fortunate to have…
	"Ozone as an alternative for CIPC in transport" The ban on the sprout inhibitor CIPC is getting closer. For those in Belgium it will be a reality…
	Increased demand for larger strawberry packs California strawberries are in peak season. Harvest in Oxnard has recently been completed and has…