Softer sales for salad kits at retailer's deli counters

Is there a shift in salad kits at retailers' deli counters? Wayde Nichols seems to think so. "We're seeing that with salad kits for major retailers,…

Ethylene product for banana ripening approved in Germany

For more than 50 years, Catalytic Generators has been focusing on applying ethylene in the safest way possible. Over the years, the company has built a…

Cabbage supply from Florida improves

While storage cabbage continues to ship, fresh cabbage supply is shipping from Florida at the moment. "Storage is fine--going into the season, there…

Apeel Sciences appoints new chief executive officer

Apeel Sciences has appointed Luiz Beling as its new chief executive officer. With more than two decades of agriculture industry experience, Beling…

Greenhouse grower plans to open three new facilities

Indoor leafy green grower BrightFarms is preparing to participate in SEPC Southern Exposure. The company will provide attendees with insights into the…

Two California grape growers form strategic partnership

DLJ Produce has formed a strategic marketing partnership with Royal Madera Vineyards. As traditional California growers navigate the complexities of…

Bayer Crop Science to connect grower-marketers and retailers:

"Growers in the U.S. often have their own B2C brands, something that isn’t very common in Europe yet"

These days, the role of a breeder is not just to produce seeds. Bayer Crop Science is no exception, of course. At this year's Fruit Logistica, we spoke…

Honeycrisp apple prices dip as supply exceeds demand in the US

In Minnesota, the birthplace of the Honeycrisp apple, this variety is not only cherished for its origins but also for its unique texture and flavor.…

US ambassador addresses illegal avocado orchards

‘Mexican avocados grown on illegal orchards should not be exported to US’

In a move to address environmental concerns, US Ambassador Ken Salazar, during a visit to Michoacan, Mexico's primary avocado production region, emphasized the…

Family-owned business celebrates 50 years in customs brokerage and logistics

Santos International, a family-owned business deeply rooted in the federally licensed U.S. customs brokerage industries, proudly commemorates its 50th…

Washington's apple exports succesful again, following India's lifting of tariff

The Washington state apple industry faced a significant setback when India imposed a 20% tariff in retaliation to US tariffs on steel and aluminum. This move…

New research claims: Eating almonds can aid in post-exercise recovery

A new study found that eating almonds reduced some feelings of muscle soreness during exercise recovery which translated to improved muscle performance during…

Most Michigan blueberries grown in the western Fruit Belt

Most Michigan blueberries are grown in the western Fruit Belt of the Lower Peninsula, close to Lake Michigan. These areas have similar soil and climate…

Berry grower kicks off California strawberry season

In celebration of National Strawberry Day today, Naturipe Farms is kicking off California strawberry season with increasing volumes. The company is…

US and French companies compete for last UK haulage firm

US-based GXO eyes potential acquisition of Wincanton in the UK

In a recent development within the logistics sector, GXO, a US-based logistics company, has expressed interest in acquiring Wincanton, a key player in…

Derek Corder – Beaulieu Farm

Full-red Flash Gala pivotal to the South African apple campaign

On Beaulieu Farm in Grabouw, one of the first farms to plant the Gala mutation Flash Gala nine years ago, topfruit farmer (and discoverer of Flash…

Towards a return of interest in strawberries from Moroccan growers?

The first cycle of the Moroccan strawberry season ended on a high note, giving way to the second cycle where a significant proportion of production is…

Dutch mushroom company to build new order-picking warehouse

The Dutch mushroom grower Mitrofresh, after reaching the point of finalisation of their two growing facilities in Kosovo, will renew their…

Sugar snaps grown in Denmark and Portugal for the European market

"Our own productions are close to the customers, which lowers the carbon footprint"

Growing sugar snaps in Europe could eliminate the need to have to fly these vegetables in from far away destinations. However, there's some challenges…

Demand has slowed down for Greek citrus

After a solid start, the demand for oranges from Greece has calmed down a bit, says George Balakanakis of Greek fruit exporter Balakanakis: "The first…

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Fruchtwelt Bodensee increases industry cohesion through professional dialogue and discourse

A diverse and high-quality offering from 350 exhibiting companies, a competent and informative program of the Lake Constance Fruit Growing Days, and a…

Paul Devlin - Halls

"Our product stays fresh for 30 days under refrigeration and has absolutely no waste"

The recent Fruit Logistica in Berlin saw the official launch of Halls' Naked Avocado range. The fresh convenience avocado range includes cubes, halves…

Supermarket oranges recalled in France over pesticide levels

A mass recall of oranges sold in E.Leclerc supermarkets is underway in France, with the product found to have pesticide levels above EU limits. The…

New "Inverted Natural Branding" of organic fruit and vegetables

Since the introduction of Natural Branding in 2016, a lot has already been developed. More and more products can be provided with a logo and/or PLU…

Poland is the fastest growing market for vegetables and fruits from Morocco

Morocco's export successes in the fruit and vegetable sector are no secret to industry experts. However, it is interesting to look at which markets are showing…

12-13 March in Rome

4th Global Conference of the World Banana Forum

Bananas are the most exported fresh fruit in the world by volume – 19.1 million tonnes in 2022 – and estimated economic value of USD 10 billion per…

Hospital issues apology after man receives 'disgusting' beige meal lacking vegetables

A hospital apologized after facing backlash for serving a "disgusting" beige meal without vegetables to a patient, sparking outrage among many Britons…

TikTok Fame Turns Jacket Potato Tram into Preston Tourist Attraction

The "spud brothers," Harley and Jacob Nelson, have significantly boosted their jacket potato business in Preston, run from an old tram carriage,…

Indian ultraviolet tech boosts Vitamin D content in mushrooms

Innovations in horticulture, including vitamin D-enriched mushrooms, are set to be highlighted at India's National Horticulture Fair. Scientists from the…