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Verdant Technologies and Sobeys partner on iceless broccoli

The transportation of broccoli from the field to the warehouse and the store typically involves ice. Lots of it. In a 40 lb. box of broccoli, only half…

Easter saw stronger potato movement

The supply of Russet potatoes from Idaho is still ample in quantity and quality. "Idaho in general may struggle to move the excess supplies before a…

Why EU packaging rules could spell disaster for health and sustainability

The Alliance for Sustainable Packaging for Foods (ASPF) was launched to engage with regulators, governments, researchers and civil society…

Scorpion concealed in Costco bananas stings man

In Laval, Quebec, Benoit Sanscartier was stung by a scorpion hidden in a Costco banana bunch he bought in Boisbriand. Described as extremely painful,…

Brazil's high domestic demand for dragon fruit holds back exports

Brazil's domestic demand for dragon fruit is holding back exports with consumption of the fruit having grown significantly in the country in recent…

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National Retail Report - specialty crops

Ad numbers down this week as retailers took a break after Lent and Easter promotions

Ad numbers were down this week as retailers took a break after the Lent and Easter promotions. Ads for fruit were the most numerous, with tangerines,…

Better weather forecasts lead to easing of Panama Canal restrictions

Recent weather forecasts indicate significant rainfall for Panama, potentially alleviating the prolonged drought conditions that have impacted the Panama…

Avocado is becoming a luxury item in Colombia

Avocado is an essential fruit in Colombian gastronomy that is highly valued for its nutritional contributions. However, due to a notable price increase, it is…

Orchard Robotics receives $3.8 mln to build robots and AI to power precision crop management

Orchard Robotics, initiated at Cornell University by CEO Charles Wu, has secured $3.8 million through a Pre-Seed and Seed funding phase. The Pre-Seed…

Port of New York and New Jersey achieved 1.3 million TEUs in first two months of 2024

In February 2024, the Port of New York and New Jersey reported a comprehensive growth in its operational metrics. The total volume reached 632,455…

"Enough is enough. The Spanish are abusing the fake RASSF alerts"

On Friday, April 5, the Spanish authorities issued an alert on melons imported from Morocco, stating that a shipment contained "potentially dangerous"…

Port of Cape Town closed since Thursday

Gale force winds “sounding like aeroplanes flying over” batter the Cape

The streets of Stellenbosch are strewn with solar panels and gutters after a storm, the likes of which residents say they have never experienced, all…

Green apple production soars in South Africa

The agricultural sector in South Africa is witnessing a significant increase in green apple production, according to the latest data from the Department of…

The ANPCA presented the 2024 Strategic Plan for the Spanish Garlic Sector

At its Ordinary General Assembly, The National Association of Garlic Producers and Marketers, ANPCA, presented the 2024 Strategic Plan for the Spanish Garlic…

Kuehne+Nagel streamlines organisational structure and strengthens customer proximity

The Board of Directors of Kuehne+Nagel International AG has approved a new direct reporting of the country organisations. This change sets the course…

Presenting premium tomatoes like sweets in a cardboard tray

Do you, as a fresh produce company, want to market an exclusive product? Then, you must pay extra attention to its presentation, starting with the…

Winter vegetables making way for lettuce

"Winter vegetables are reaching their end, and consumers are more in the mood for salads, especially when it's sunny. So the demand for lettuce is…

Aleixandre Beltrá, from Mas de Roc:

"The cherry season is quite long, but we are kicking it off with hope in Alicante"

After several campaigns marked by the effects of unfavorable spring weather, the cherry season in the Alicante mountain region is looking very…

Wouter Willems, ZON:

"Retailers in search of bell peppers, but supply still limited"

The supply of Dutch bell peppers is only trickling in. "Due to the wet and dark weather in the first quarter, the start is even later than last year.…

"Despite problems on the Red Sea, demand has increased for several weeks"

The issues in the Red Sea have resulted in fewer shipments of apples going from Poland to Egypt and India, says Aleksandra Pawlica, responsible for…

Prices of imported tomatoes up in Ukraine

Recent market analysis by EastFruit indicates a notable uptick in the cost of imported tomatoes in Ukraine this week. The primary driver behind this…

New Zealand's avocado industry faces challenging season

The 2023-24 harvest period for New Zealand's avocado sector concluded with notably diminished export sales, marking the lowest volume in a decade. This…