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Introducing Zukies Mini Zucchini’s

Virtual tradeshow format is an exciting change from traditional shows

Today marks the kick off of the first virtual tradeshow for fresh produce. One of the companies exhibiting at United Fresh LIVE! is Mucci Farms. “We have been big supporters…

Apanatche Bark and Frederico Stuhr of Pommer Fresh Foods:

“The ginger market is flooded right now”

The ginger market in the US is currently oversaturated with product, according to Apanatche Bark of Pommer Fresh Foods. The company grows and imports ginger from Brazil, and…

Volume building on Citriburst Finger Limes

Production of Citriburst Finger Limes is ramping up as the crop begins its climb towards the peak of its supplies in July. Megan Shanley Warren of Morro Bay, CA-based Shanley…

Nature Fresh Farms at United Fresh LIVE!

Virtual tasting of Red Cherry on-the-Vine Tomatoes to be held June 18th

On June 18th Nature Fresh Farms takes United Fresh Virtual tradeshow to new heights by conducting a virtual taste testing, making the most of this digital event. This year’s…

Naturipe Farms

A refreshed look and new snack products to be revealed at United Fresh LIVE!

To better connect with the snacking category’s core consumers, Naturipe Snacks™ is unveiling a refreshed look and new products at the United Fresh LIVE! online expo and…

California Giant

"Sip, Chill, Repeat” sweepstakes launched for peak of summer berries season

As the weather gets warmer and peak berry season is upon us, California Giant has launched its "Sip, Chill, Repeat” sweepstakes to help consumers make the most…

Sunkist Growers shares sneak peak at United Fresh LIVE!

California citrus grove simulation to be featured on Animal Crossing

Sunkist Growers, the 127-year-old citrus cooperative, is heading to the United Fresh LIVE! Expo, sharing a sneak peek of the ‘Sunkist Island’ in the virtual…

"Visitors to our booth will experience the scenery of Chiquita’s farming communities"

Chiquita will be participating in United Fresh LIVE!, a first-of-its-kind virtual event that will connect produce industry leaders, customers and suppliers through an…

Lamb Weston potato production plants - Warden and Connell

US potato production plants to layoff over 600

Employment law firm Causey Wright out of Seattle has reported sweeping layoffs at the Lamb Weston potato production plants in Warden and Connell. The layoff of…

Dutch peppers exported to the US by ship as alternative during corona

As a result of the corona crisis, hardly any flights are currently operating. Normally, a large portion of freight is transported as lower deck cargo via…

Special Asia

Fruit demand from Asian countries slowly building

Demand from Asia for North American fruit continues to rise. “It’s increasing from where it was over April and especially over May,” says Barry Fisher of M & B Produce, Inc.…

Global Focus Logistics / cooling

Daniël Bosman – Werda Cargo / LCL Logistics

“Fresh produce is what we know and what we’re good at”

During peak citrus season Werda Cargo has between 60 and 70 independent loads on the road daily. Within the larger LCL Logistics group (of which Werda Cargo became fully part…

Retail

Consumers recognized that food retailers stayed open during the pandemic

Two of Canada’s largest grocery chains pull back on support measures

Canada: Loblaw, Metro ending pandemic payEssential employees at Loblaw Companies Ltd. and Metro Inc. will see their COVID-19 bonus pay eliminated as 2 of Canada’s largest…

Wonderful® Pistachios

No Shells Chili Roasted and Honey Roasted pistachios now available in 11-ounce size bags

Building off of the success of Wonderful® Pistachios No Shells Chili Roasted and Honey Roasted in the original 5.5-ounce size bags that debuted last year, both flavors will…

Fox Packaging to host daily virtual events at United Fresh LIVE!

“We have a packed schedule and look forward to meeting everyone virtually"

Fox Packaging™ will participate in the United Fresh 2020 Virtual Show with a booth in the FreshTEC Hall. “While we would love to be able to meet everyone in person…

USDA restricts PACA violators in Georgia, Massachusetts and Mississippi

As part of its efforts to enforce the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act and ensure fair trading practices within the U.S. produce industry, the…

USDA National Retail Report - Specialty Crops

US advertising numbers continue upward trend

Ad numbers continued their upward trend, still 14% below this week last year but nearing the normal range. Five percent of regularly reported stores again held to their…

Korea and Canada stable, but limp trading conditions in Japan, China, Russia

Mixed bag of grapefruit markets for South Africa

About three-quarters of South Africa’s grapefruit, both white and red, have been shipped. Fruit quality and packouts have been good. After an early crop that was almost…

Volumes continue to climb for New Zealand's Ambrosia apples

New Zealand growers are expecting more volumes of Ambrosia apples this year, as the variety's year-on-year growth continues. Heartland Group is responsible for marketing the…

T&G Global mourns passing of former Chairman

T&G Global is saddened by the death of former Chairman and long-standing Director, Tony Gibbs, who has passed away following a period of ill health. Tony led T&G Global for 16…

Matthijs Nijhoff, TripleF Fruit:

"Luckily, imported New Zealand apples are only in few European hands"

The overseas season is in full swing at TripleF Fruit in the Netherlands. The first Gala and Braeburn apples arrived from New Zealand last week. The importer has now received…

Orange yields drop by 34% per hectare

Drought and heat puts strain on Mexican citrus farming

The persistent drought and heat are having an ever-growing negative effect on Mexican citrus farmers. It means that this year, Mexico's citrus yields will…

Chilean grape exports shrink by 7,6%

This year's Chilean grape season ended with 7,6% lower exports. There seem to be decreased exports in other sectors too. There is, however, increased demand…

Colombia

Antioquia Prosecutor's Office could investigate the Bananerasd e Uraba company for abandoning lands

At the request of Antioquia's Superior Court, the Prosecutor's Office will investigate the Bananeras de Uraba SA company for the abandonment of lands that had to be returned…

"Low price encourages overseas market demand"

"Export of fresh Chinese garlic proceeds well"

"The export season of fresh Chinese garlic officially began in late May. The price of garlic increased in the first weeks of the season and then declined. The price is now…

Gvictoria

COVID-19 detected among merchants

Beijing’s largest vegetable market shut down

On Saturday, Beijing’s largest wholesale vegetable market – Xinfadi market – was shut down after the Coronavirus was detected among a few business owners and their equipment. To…

Premium Japan watermelon fetches a lot less in first auction

A premium watermelon with a dark green rind grown in Hokkaido, northern Japan, fetched 220,000 yen ($2,050) on Monday in the first auction of the year. This is…

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The elusive black guava

IFS officer Susanta Nanda recently tweeted about a black guava tree that was planted two years ago. “And the joy of first fruits today was so satisfying. Black guava,” he added. The…

The Grape Hub Europe, Type 2 Solutions

“Digitization aids in the crucial pallet labeling step”

The Grape Hub Europe was founded in 2014. Its main aim was to better represent South African grape growers on the European market. This Dutch company doesn't only represent…

Fyffes expands its offering in Germany by increasing stake in vanWylick

The partnership between Fyffes and Fruchtimport vanWylick (vanWylick) goes back to 2011 when Fyffes acquired one third of the business. Fyffes has worked during this time with…

UK Brexit border controls to be introduced in stages

“What they have done is provide a broad time scale with little detail"

Last week the UK Government confirmed that there would be an extension to the transition period and Brexit will go ahead on 1st January 2021. The government did announce on…

Alexandra Brossard, Total Produce Indigo:

“We are one of the very few operators to offer pears all summer”

The season of the William pear from South Africa ended a month ago, but it is still possible to find the Argentinian origin at Total Produce Indigo. “We market this origin…

Seasonal workers for berry picking needed

Serbia: Hail and heavy rain destroyed 30% of raspberries

The bad weather has so far destroyed 30% of raspberries, and purchasers are already offering a price of RSD 250 per kg (€2.1) , while last year, the price…

Aleksandr Davydov

Cranfield University - UK

Lasers and vibrations in the quest to find the perfect avocado

The age-old ‘squeeze test’ to find a ripe avocado could be a thing of the past if an English university has its way. Cranfield University has developed and…

The 'green' novelty of GNA from Bologna

Piranha: a machine for closing cardboard boxes

The new Piranha closing machine was developed by GNA srl in order to support users and consumers interested in eco-friendly alternatives. The company from Ozzano dell'Emilia…

Total EU avocado supply (updated 05-06-2020)

Peru avocado exports to Europe at 2,577,000 4-kg cartons in week 24

Week 24 saw a marginal influx from Kenya, with 120,000 cartons of Greenskins and 86,000 units of Hass avocados reaching Europe. The same numbers for Peru stood at 269,000 and…

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