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Packaging trends prior to, during, and after the pandemic

Packaging is a topic that has been getting a lot of attention in past years. The focus on sustainable packaging was primary for many in the produce industry up until a few…

Heavy supplies of avocados could put demand to the test

Supplies of avocados in North America are ample to say the least. “We have supplies coming from three different countries of origin right now. This is a perfect scenario for…

Washington cherry growers disappointed about smaller harvest

It has been an unusual growing season for Washington cherries. “With frost in April as well as rain and wind in June, total industry harvest volume has been reduced from the…

Growth in Minnesota and California

Revol Greens expands greenhouse locations and welcomes senior staff

Revol Greens announced the expansion of its Minnesota greenhouse from two to 10 acres. This is now the largest greenhouse in the U.S. dedicated to baby leaf lettuce. In…

Burro.ai

Burro autonomous farm robot can help workers with grape harvest

Launching an agricultural AI startup requires identifying specific use cases, as well as which fruit and vegetable growers to work with. When Burro.ai built a robot that uses…

Oppy increases foothold in Peru with 50% share of produce company Agroretail

Expanding on its extensive presence in Peru, Oppy has recently acquired a 50% share in Agroretail, one of the foremost produce suppliers in the country. The…

Chile and the United States launch the electronic phytosanitary certification system

The Chilean Minister of Agriculture, Antonio Walker, announced the start of the paperless phytosanitary certification between Chile and the United States. This…

Pure Flavor® Craft House Collection

"Awaken the chef within during grilling season"

In the last three months, consumers everywhere have been forced to rethink their lives. Since they’re cooking at home more, people are looking for greater menu and recipe…

Argentina is ready to ship its first lemons to China

The Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries of Argentina, Luis Basterra confirmed that Argentina would send its first shipment of lemons to China after the opening…

SmartWash system could have applications treating viruses in the workplace

Once the dust has settled following the COVID-19 pandemic, there is likely – many in the produce industry believe – to be an increasedawareness of the importance of safety in…

Special Asia

"Certain varieties in semi-commercialized promotion stage"

"Big development in Chinese tomato breeding industry"

“The current acreages dedicated to tomatoes in China are about 16 million mu, of which more than 9 million mu are for pink tomato, a main product that we breed. Currently,…

Global Focus Logistics / cooling

Port 100% operational during coronavirus crisis

Port of Antwerp - Exceptional growth in reefer segment

Despite the difficult conditions following COVID-19, the Port of Antwerp achieved very strong growth in the volume of reefer containers for perishables during the first…

Retail

Giant Food is working with Volta

Smart & Final: Hypersonix

Amazon pledges $2bln venture capital fund to invest in clean energyAmazon.com Inc has announced that it is to launch a $2bln venture capital fund that will focus on technology…

Watermelon retail merchandising contest calls for entries

The National Watermelon Promotion Board has invited all retail chains, independent retailers and commissaries to submit entries to their 12th annual Watermelon Retail…

The US and Germany account for more than half of the world's cucumber imports

In 2019, the United States and Germany imported more than half of all the cucumber exported worldwide, specifically 55.46%, according to data from COMTRADE,…

Celebrate National Onion Day on June 27th

Today, American growers are harvesting millions of onions, and on June 27 National Onion Day will be celebrated. The National Onion Association calls the onion…

$20,000 donation to aid fight against HLB

Demonstrating commitment to Florida citrus through financial support

For the fourth consecutive year, Certis USA has donated $20,000 to the Citrus Research and Development Foundation, Inc. to help fund the non-profit’s research…

Market and Crop Update for June 25, 2020

Some issues with onion demand in New York due to protests

MARKET New York:Rick Minkus with Minkus Family Farms in New Hampton told Onion Business on June 24 that he is still living’ the dream. “Yep. I am living the…

DiMuto partners with Pukuna Farms

New partnership brings traceability to Ecuadorian exotic fruits for Asian export market

DiMuto, a trade technology solutions platform that provides end-to-end supply chain visibility for global agri-food businesses, will deploy its trade traceability solutions…

MSC: Short transit times from Brazil to key fruits hubs in Europe

Melon season from Brazil is just about to start

As the new Brazilian melon season gets underway in August, MSC can offer transport and logistics solutions and help you reach consumers in Europe and beyond. Brazil, with its…

Blackberry gains ground in Costa Rica

The University of Costa Rica (UCR) and the Micro Plantas company have joined efforts to expand the cultivation of blackberries in the country, making the dwarf…

Nina Osintseva

Chilean market outlook for 2021

Earlier this week, Isabel Quiroz from IQonsulting gave a presentation during an online event organized by Banco de Chile with the collaboration of Fedefruta. The title was "Our Fruit…

Total EU avocado supply (updated 19-06-2020)

Peru shipped 3,323,000 cartons of avocados to Europe in week 25

Week 25 avocado shipments from Peru to Europe stood at 127,000cartons of Greenskin avocados and 3,196,000 units of Hass avocados, for a total of 3,323,000 units. The…

Mangoes get delivered by Lamborghini in Dubai

While the mango is known as the king of fruits in India, it is surely getting the royal treatment in Dubai, where the fruit is being delivered in a Lamborghini. Managing…

Gijsbert van Leeuwen, Origin Fruit Direct:

"South African citrus exporters have Europe well in their sights this year"

In recent years, South African citrus exporters' focus seems to have shifted. They were looking at Russia, and the Far and Middle East. This year, Europe is well in its sights…

Uvasdoce is starting its harvest early and with 10% more volumes

"This year, it has taken us longer to close our programs due to the coronavirus"

The table grape harvest will start soon in Alicante, and it is doing so significantly early. This year's abundant rains and hail have not had an impact on the seedless…

'Prices are excellent' according to Giuliano Puglia Fruit

Last days of harvest and strong interest for the cherry Ferrovia

"A couple more days of harvesting and then we'll be ready with the cherry Ferrovia. We expect to have this variety by the end of the weekend, and then continue the cherry campaign…

Mirko Infantes - Pacific Produce

“The market is under stress and free market prices are low”

Large volumes of avocados are arriving to the European market from Peru now. There was a short reduction in Week 23 with 485 containers, but in week 24 it went higher again…

Ignacio Trujillo: "There has been a greater loss of large calibers in this year's onion harvest"

"With the return of the horeca channel, there is again room for fair prices"

The COVID-19 crisis has significantly affected all companies doing businesses in the Horeca channel. In the case of onions, the largest calibers (intended for the processing…

Christoph Buchner, Hausladen Fruchthandelsgesellschaft, on the current avocado market

"Avocados were easily diverted to food retail during the lockdown"

Due to the pandemic, there were shifts in the flow of avocados: Sales to the catering and processing industries slumped dramatically, but demand in the food retail trade…

Chinese garlic price shows upward trend

Chinese traders fill their warehouses with fresh garlic

"The price of Chinese garlic has significantly declined in the last few weeks. The price briefly started to rise, but then fell even lower. Only recently did the price slowly…

Second spike of Covid cases in Beijing Xinfadi Market under control

Greenhouse produce ensures supply in Beijing

On June 11th, new cases of Covid-19 were traced to the Xinfadi Wholesale Market, the largest fruit and vegetable trading center in and around Beijing. In order to avoid…

Evgeny Zateychuk

New Zealand: Ports of Auckland seeks deeper shipping channel

Ports of Auckland (POAL) has applied to the Auckland Council for consent to deepen the city’s shipping channel and a hearing on the matter will be held next week. The request…

Nmint

Also: 'Sobering' report on region’s water security and climate change

New Zealand: Hawke's Bay's fruit season has highs and lows

It was not an easy season for any sector of the fruit industry in Hawke's Bay. The Covid lockdown was handled by employers who ensured workers kept to their bubbles. The…

Ruth Peterkin

Bangladesh

Rajshahi markets overflowing with mangoes

Rajshahi, the mango capital of Bangladesh is now crowded with mango traders as the growers have been coming with huge amounts of delicious fruit to the market. This…

Vegetables Producers and Exporters Association of Ghana - Felix Kamassah:

‘Establish national vegetable authority to transform sector’

President of Vegetables Producers and Exporters Association of Ghana (VEPEAG), Felix Kamassah, who is also a vegetable grower himself, is calling for the…

National Treasury

South African Rand retreats from recovering dollar

The South African Rand was retreating from a strengthening dollar on Wednesday after the warm reception initially given to Finance Minister Tito Mboweni's emergency budget was…

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