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The Organic Fresh-Cut Fruit expansion will allow for added retail convenience, as the fruit will be cut to order... -
Morocco's government has asked USDA's APHIS to authorize fresh eggplant imports for consumption into the continental U.S. The post U.S....
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The online event will act as a preview of the in-person event that has been postponed to August 2021...
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Kirstie Jones of U.K.-based Navitas SafetyNow says: "Businesses should be seeking to utilize the rise of these five food...
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The new BerryWorld distribution center managed to obtain five stars in all areas and therefore received the BREEAM-Outstanding certificate. The...
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The Boards of Directors of the PMA and United Fresh will each host a member vote-seeking consent in support...
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The notable exception to decreasing sales is berries as in addition to being the biggest seller, still managed robust...
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For the first time in its history, SanLucar is transporting its products by rail from Spain to Germany using...
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At least a third of French wine production worth almost €2 billion in sales will be lost this year...
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John Giles of Promar International says: "They always say Rome wasn’t built in a day – but neither has...
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This project will help achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and focuses on the reduction of food waste...
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"We launched USDA Pandemic Assistance for Producers to respond in a broader, fairer way to the pandemic’s impact across...
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South African-based agricultural investment company and Capespan owner Zeder said it had received approaches from third parties regarding some...
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Colombia hopes to boost its banana exports by 10 percent this year, which would bring in $1 billion in...
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Packaged salads remain the single largest driver of organic dollars, accounting for 17 percent of all organic sales, with...
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The International Blueberry Organization (IBO), in collaboration with Agronometrics, is currently in the midst of developing the 2021 State...
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With the goal of reducing food waste, Waste Me Nots is a loss-conscious program focusing on selling imperfect produce...
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"I would like to highlight the performance of non-traditional exports, as they increased for the seventh consecutive month. This...
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Farmers across France will receive government support after the agriculture minister acknowledged the damage the low temperatures last week...
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Proceeds of the facilities will be used to refinance the existing debt agreements of Total Produce and Dole, which...
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The movie is the next chapter in DreamWorks Animation’s franchise that began with the 2002 Oscar-nominated film Spirit: Stallion...
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PRESS RELEASE The latest developments made by Maf Roda in their Cherry systems improve Cherry facilities performance. Cherryway 4...
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PRESS RELEASE Leading trade fairs for Southeast Asia with attractive event formats – “AGRITECHNICA ASIA and HORTI ASIA Regional...
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Ignacio Santibañez of QIMA Produce says: "Although the leading spot is being disputed between Chile and Peru, we cannot...
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The New Zealand-based company says that SunGold is now the largest and top-growing kiwifruit, and that retailers making it...
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The confirmation that the devastating and highly contagious fungal disease is spreading through Latin America spells trouble for the...
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Berry People says that "South American supply delays caused by weather, port clearance and unloading delays caused by Covid-19...
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Nim’s Fruit Crisps, the UK’s only manufacturer of air-dried fruit and vegetable crisps (chips) has signed an exclusive agreement...
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T&G Global is set to harvest the first Australian commercial crop of new "super-sized, superior tasting" blueberry varieties to...
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While hopes are high for the South African citrus season in terms of production volume, the industry looks set...
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Strawberries and blueberries were among the biggest growth items in February for U.S. fruit imports, while avocados saw a...
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Australia has been declared officially free from citrus canker following remaining restricted areas in the Northern Territory (NT) being...
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To determine the economic cost of foodborne illness, the USDA's ERS looked at the costs of medical care, the...
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Mexican researchers developed a new lemon variety with higher yields, traits and adaptability as part of the Ministry of...
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Peruvian authorities say they have detected a possible case of Fusarium wilt tropical race IV (TR4), the highly contagious...
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Perishable Pundit Jim Prevor recently interviewed Ed McLaughlin of Cornell University about the interaction between the produce industry and...
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Oppy is anticipating a smooth apple transition to the Southern Hemisphere despite production challenges, and also noted that packaged...
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The North American region is to be led by Jesus Rodriguez following the departure of former Senior Vice President,...
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Avocado company Mission Produce has announced the release of its inaugural Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, titled “Finest...
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Leading AgTech company, AgroFresh, has announced that its pioneering near-harvest Harvista 1.3 SC solution is now available to U.S....
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Sally Lyons Wyatt and Jonna Parker of IRI say three key areas offer retailers and manufacturers fantastic differentiation opportunities,...
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Although South Africa's Hortgro is expecting exceptional" apple and pears harvests, it noted that the low availability of containers...
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The new 45,590-sf facility, when complete, will provide increased cold storage capacity for fresh produce and will serve as...
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Having gotten off to a slow start, the South African grape industry now expects to finish the campaign significantly...
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Through 2024, sales of plastic containers are expected to outpace those for all other major packaging categories, as clamshells...
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Several factors are coming together for a good mandarin season from the Southern Hemisphere, such as higher demand, good...
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Adriana Senior Mojica, CEO of Colombia's CCI, says: "Demand for food continues to grow, and that is why I...
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As shown in the graphs, prices reached a historic $10.17/kg in week 13, a 74 percent increase in comparison...
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After searching for an alternative to the plastic punnet, together with Bama Packaging, the company found the solution in...
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CoolRail, the company that transports fresh produce by rail from Spain to key European markets, says the goal for...
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The 2,500-acre grove in Charlotte County increases its control of citrus land management in Florida by 27%, bringing its...
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Plantarray is a high-throughput, multi-sensor physiological phenotyping gravimetric-based platform that accelerates agriculture research and shortens new products time to...
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The USDA's APHIS has determined that fresh plum consignments destined for the U.S. from Chile pose a "significant phytosanitary...
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Shippers are braced for massive congestion in key European ports and gateways following the reopening of the Suez Canal,...
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Farming costs are rising in Spain amid the start of the summer fruit and vegetable harvests, as growers fear...
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The unconfirmed rumors of a positive Covid-19 detection on imported cherry packaging in China at the start of the...
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When missionary Isabel Fraser returned to her native New Zealand from China in the early twentieth century, little could...
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"U.S. consumers are shopping more often, in smaller amounts, and buying more frozen food that will stay edible for...
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The first-ever Ocean Spray specialty berry pack is backed by a trio of partners with plans to boost the...
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Many features inside the office utilize wood that was cut down from the site, prioritizing sustainability and adding to...
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The International Blueberry Organization (IBO) has announced that its forthcoming 2021 State of the Blueberry Industry Report will offer...
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The two associations will continue to operate as independent organizations through 2021, with the 'new global trade association' to...
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Global fruit genetics, R&D and licensing company Sun World has announced an agreement to be acquired by Bridgepoint, an...
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Press Release The leading global provider of reusable packaging for fresh foods, IFCO, has had its European line of...
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At the Greenyard Prepared plant in Bree, water is used to wash, process and pack vegetables in jars or...
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The goal of the partnership is to advance the production of the next generation of commercial blueberries and caneberries...
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The Asoex Citrus Committee is predicting a six percent increase in the volume of citrus exports for the 2021...
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Dole Packaged Foods has announced the expansion of its US leadership to further sustainability and accessibility goals. Heading the...
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The company says that today its extended-shelf-life avocados are available in tens of thousands of retail locations around the...
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The Mexican table grape forecast from the key Sonora production region has been pegged slightly lower this season year-on-year,...
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The Ever Given was pulled free from the Suez Canal on Monday after cutting off traffic in the vital...
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The European grape market is set to see improved market conditions from the several-day blockage of Egypt’s Suez Canal...
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The trio of French-bred California nectarines under its DulceVida brand will be offered again this summer after a successful...
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According to the lawsuit, the EPA failed to ensure that the approved uses of streptomycin as a pesticide would...
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As the first blueberries from Florida get to markets, the spot pricing being reported by the USDA is unexpectedly...
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The inaugural Agricultural Water Summit in Chile has been rescheduled to Sept. 7, 2021, due to the ongoing Covid-19...
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The ultra-large container ship that has blocked the Suez Canal for almost a week has been partially refloated, raising...
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U.S. authorities have approved the importation of five types of fresh pepper fruit from Colombia into the continental United...
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Berry marketer Sun Belle has launched its 2021 pomegranate arils program with Peruvian-grown conventional and organic product, packed by...
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New Jersey-based corporation AeroFarms, a leader in aeroponic vertical farming, announced that it will become a publicly-traded company on...
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Although the CEO of e-commerce platform Frutacloud said that the 2020-21 cherry import season was severely complicated by the...
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Chilean agronomist Martín Silva Armanet gives his take on the lessons taught by the recent climatic disaster that struck...
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Asda shop workers have won the latest stage in their fight for equal pay in a ruling that could...
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Shipments to China have increased by 90 percent from 2016, and it was the top destination for exports last...
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While it is unclear what the impact on perishables trade is, it is likely that some of Europe's fresh...
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Chile-headquartered berry company Hortifrut has posted strong financial results from 2020, in which profit soared to US$52.02 million from...
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Experts have said that impacts of the ongoing Suez Canal blockage are not going to be simple and immediate,...
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As organic avocados are currently a niche market in Peru, ProHass Director told FreshFruitPortal.com that the market is still...
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The discovery by the Drugs Control Police (PCD) was made on Monday at the APM Terminals in Moín, Limón....
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Berry company Driscoll’s has appointed two new members to its Board of Directors to bring strong brand growth expertise...
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Press Release For two years, SCEA HERMANT carefully considered acquiring a new optical sorter to sort and grade potato...
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The Nielsen data for the three-month period ending on Feb. 27 showed the two varieties leading the national apple...
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Port International has announced the launch of a new 'Super banana' in Belgium that combines organic and free trade...
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Indian table grape exports to Europe have fallen by 18 percent to 74,944 metric tons (MT) this season, but...
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New Zealand kiwifruit marketer Zespri has announced that it will establish a New York office and that it has...
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The top 10 growth items in February report seven vegetables and the three fruits - berries, mandarins and apples. The...
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Egypt's Suez Canal, one of the world's most important waterways, has been blocked after an ultra-large container ship operated...
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Cristian Tagle, President of the Chilean Cherry Committee, says the industry must come together following an unprecedented and challenging...
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The legal battle in the U.S. over whether hydroponic farms can qualify for the certified organic label appears over...
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According to Idexcam, mandarin shipments increased in destination markets with the U.S. ranked as the main destination reporting a...
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"In 2002, Mexico was exporting 360 million in tomatoes and now it is way above 2.1 billion," Georgius Gotsis,...
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Chilean avocado exports have been rising to numerous markets around the world. But the situation with the U.S. market...
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The New Zealand apple and pear industry has readjusted crop forecast resulting in a 14 percent drop in exports...
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New advances in AI and technology and the possibilities that these developments could bring to the produce industry were...
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With an infrastructure already in place to help support growth in the category, Fresh Del Monte’s new and existing...
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To commemorate World Water Day, FreshFruitPortal.com spoke with sources in the agricultural sector around the world and asked them...
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SAVE is an international insurance broker, specialized in transportation insurance. With decades of experience, both the owners and the...
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Press Release Hazel Technologies, Inc., a USDA-funded technology company delivering new solutions for fresh produce to extend shelf-life, increase...
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Prices in the U.S. avocado market are beginning to edge upward amid a gradual reopening of the economy and...
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Shipping congestion outside the biggest U.S. gateway for imports from Asia showed signs of easing over the past week...
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Fruit and vegetable producer Country Fresh Holding Company has obtained court approval of a $13.4 million loan to fund...
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The Citrus Growers Association of Southern Africa (CGA) said estimates are for 158.7 million cartons for South Africa this...
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U.S. produce industry groups have welcomed the passage of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act in the U.S. House of...
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During an NABC/USHBC Spring Conference session, industry members shared projections for the frozen blueberry industry, speaking of good market...
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Researchers are using CRISPR to breed tomato and kiwifruit varieties that can tolerate drought and soil salinity, as well...
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The January 2021 drop in fruit imports to $1.95 billion was led by avocados and table grapes, while the...
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European fresh produce company Orsero has posted an increase in net profit and revenues for 2020 despite the effects...
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The Environmental Working Group has released its 2021 "Dirty Dozen" and "Clean 15" lists of fresh produce items despite...
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Westfalia has announced it will soon begin construction of its first packhouse in Peru, which it expects to process...
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Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A. has announced that two of its energy-efficient container vessels will be moving to the...
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It has been more than 50 years since major UK retailers have sold unwashed potatoes in their stores, but...
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Mission Produce CEO Steve Barnard said on a recent earnings call that the company is up for the challenge...
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The National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, has urged Congress to initiative Big...
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As the Hispanic population in the U.S. continues to grow, it is of the utmost importance that retailers realize...
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Today marks the 150th birthday of Westfalia Fruit Group founder Dr Hans Merensky, an acclaimed geologist and a dedicated...
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The first commercial trial campaign for the Cosmic Crisp apple in Europe has got off to a "flying start",...
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Calling vegetables and fruits "ugly" can be a recipe for sales success, according to new research from the University...
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The category most affected by this new data is far and away blueberries, which has seen tremendous growth in...
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The U.S. and the EU agreed to suspend tariffs that arose as a result of the Boeing and Airbus...
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Belgium's Port of Antwerp, which is the second-largest in Europe, handled a total volume of 1 million TEU reefer...
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Opening up the third day of the United Fresh Produce Association's BrandStorm 2021 session was the webinar Global...
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Mission Produce and its partner Mr. Avocado, one of China’s leading avocado brands, have sent the first-ever shipment of...
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U.K.-based fresh produce company Jupiter Group has announced it will trial six new varieties of South African plums in...
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In a third estimate for the 2020-21 season, Asoex President Ronald Bown Fernández said the forecast was now for...
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PRESS RELEASE In line with its commitment to supplying the freshest, most fabulous and flavorful fruit, Migiva Group –...
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Around the planet, the pandemic has dramatically disrupted trade, driving up the cost of shipping goods and adding a...
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Total revenue saw a 19 percent decrease in comparison to last year during the same period due to lower...
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The UK has agreed to postpone the introduction of phytosanitary certification obligations for most fresh produce from the EU...
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The government of the Philippines has asked USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to authorize the importation...
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Limoneira CEO Harold Edwards spoke about the effects of the strong winds in coastal California on lemon production earlier...
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Limoneira achieved record lemon volumes of 1.3 million cartons in its first financial quarter, also noting good pricing conditions...
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Amid the potential grape shortages given heavy rains in Chile, a UK company says the country doesn’t seem to...
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The most affected agricultrual products in Valencia have been wine, stone fruits, persimmon, oil, almonds, onions, potatoes and some...
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Italian-Chilean kiwifruit consortium Origine Group says that it is wrapping up its Northern Hemisphere season, which it describes as...
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Avocado company Mission Produce - which recently announced it was entering the mango category - said net income in...
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PRESS RELEASE Adapting to the new reality, the 2nd Edition of the Morocco Berry Conference 2021 will run online...
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Grower-shipper Tanimura & Antle has acquired Boston-based Green City Growers, which it says is "our next level of engagement...
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In an interview, Daniel Bustamante explained the effects of the Agricultural Promotion Law in Peru and on the industry,...
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Kicking off BrandStorm virtually this year was brand strategist Lindsay Petersen to talk about why brand matters and steps...
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The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) says that has found that when purchasing patterns bounced back after...
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Amazon Fresh has launched its first convenience grocery store to offer Just Walk Out Shopping in the UK, offer...
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Israel-based precision irrigation company Netafim has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Dutch turnkey greenhouse...
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Avocados have found their way onto the tables of an increasing number of U.S. households as the category continues...
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Global fresh produce grower Jupiter Group says its Indian grapes are ready to fill the gap caused by challenging...
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Both Peru and Mexico - the U.S.'s two leading asparagus suppliers - boosted shipments to the market by 3...
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Check out U.S. market historical volumes and recent prices of tangerines - a new fruit on the Agronometrics platform. The...
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European produce company SanLucar has scooped the EHI Retail Institute award in the new category Best AI & Robotics...
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Avocados From Mexico (AFM) has unveiled Avocado Nation, a multi-area platform powered by Artificial Intelligence that allows AFM to...
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At this year's California Citrus Mutual Showcase, keynote speaker Peter Zeihan spoke about how the U.S. has fit into...
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To commemorate International Women’s Day, we asked six women in different positions in the industry around the world for...
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Even with the California Avocado Commission (CAC)’s revised forecast, promotable volumes are still expected and prices are moving upwards. The...
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South Africa has increased its table grape export forecast for the 2020-21 season once again amid ongoing favorable harvest...
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Mango imports to the U.S. are estimated to be 34 percent higher in comparison to last year during the...
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Agrícola Famosa, the world's largest melon and watermelon producer and exporter, and Citri & Co, the largest European citrus...
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The PhilaPort Distribution Center will add more than 200,000 square feet of flexible, food-grade storage within one mile of...
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Mission Produce says it will be the first-of-its-kind to incorporate mango ripening and distribution on a global and national...
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Last year's record of 157 million trays of export Green and Gold is expected to be topped, according to...
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The United Fresh Retail-Foodservice Board and Nielsen Fresh last week joined forces to host the FreshFacts on Retail Q4...
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Western Growers, United Fresh and the U.S. Apple Association all welcomed the bill, which seeks to provide a solution...
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Peruvian blueberry exports rose by 35 percent in the 2020-21 season to 159,000 metric tons (MT), local media reports. The...
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The main apple and pear production areas in South Africa’s Western region had a good winter season with ample...
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Press Release TOMRA Food introduces SmartGrade on its Spectrim platform. The new system puts the packhouse in complete control...
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In March, Bayer will be introducing its newest pest-control product the Vynyty Citrus that protects against three types of...
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IATA released data showing air cargo demand recovered to pre-Covid levels and even showed growth over December 2020 levels....
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The new line has been in planning for over two years and will help bypass post-Brexit traffic congestion and...
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The Netherlands-based retailer said its first distribution center this week transitioned procurement from a third-party vendor to the self-managed...
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The global forecasts also found the U.S. will remain the leading market until 2022, in the medium-term Central and...
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The Charts show that, in the wake of Storm Uri that severely affected the production of citrus in Texas,...
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The company, which owns the apple brands Jazz and Envy, said that total revenue rose from NZD1.2 billion (US$874...
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According to a report released by the USDA, Peruvian avocado exports will continue to increase after a record year...
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The achievement came in part due to the major reduction in supplies from other Central American countries Honduras and...
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In the wake of the Chilean table grape damage, John Pandol says "the idea of 'there’s half the supply...
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DSV says that airports around the world continue to face significant cargo congestion and customers are facing a frustrating...
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Fyffes said that reducing food loss and educating people on food waste are key targets of its Healthy Food...
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When the Insititute of Grocery Distribution (IGD) released its last Appetite for Change report, it noted the obstacles preventing...
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In a recent earnings call, Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh also revealed an astonishing return on investment on a small piece of...
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“There has never been a better opportunity for retailers, growers and members of the fresh fruit and vegetable industry...
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A Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service horticulturist says Winter Storm Uri was much worse than the freezes of 2004...
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The entire north and northwest strip of the peninsula is said to have great potential and is suitable for...
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Fall and winter weather events including heavy winds resulted in the slight forecast change, with the reduction occurring in...
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Customs and Border Protection officers discovered 12,000 pounds of marijuana hidden within a shipment of papayas hauled by a...
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The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) has listed some of the commodities seeing the greatest growth through...
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The Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) announced renewed efforts to increase fruits and vegetable consumption in the U.S....
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The release of the financial results comes days after the company entered into an agreement to combine with Dole...
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The panelists shared how their companies have provided innovative solutions to different challenges faced by the industry, such as...
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Although marginally, Mexican avocado exports edged a new record in 2020, with exports totaling $2.937 billion dollars, up from...
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The California Table Grape Commission released the results of a survey that gathered insights on purchase, consumption, and shopping...
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Fresh Del Monte has posted lower sales and net income year-on-year for 2020 as a result of the Covid-19...
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The forecast from The World Apple and Pear Association consolidates the data from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, New Zealand,...
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Freshfel and the Fresh Produce Consortium have asked the UK government to hold off on instituting a requirement that...
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The total volume of mangoes shipped to the U.S. over the next two months is expected to be 37...
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Major associations from the U.S. produce industry - including Western Growers, the PMA, and United Fresh - have welcomed...
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The level of rot in the orchards, the high load of inoculum present today in the orchards, makes forecasting...
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Led by Professor James Dale, they have already produced a genetically modified Cavendish that can stand up to tropical...
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Press Release Nadorcott is the winning choice. An exceptional and incomparable late season mandarin. At the Protected Varieties Club,...
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“It’s down, it’s beat, it’s withered, and it’s falling apart,” Dante Galeazzi, President and CEO of Texas International Produce...
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The second estimate reports a 19 percent decrease year-on-year for table grape exports, along with a call to come...
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During the first part of 2021, demand for berries has been high with prices and volumes up from the...
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Ten people have been arrested in North London in relation to the seizure of approximately 2.3 metric tons (5,070...
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The President of Texas Citrus Mutual said the estimates account for losses this year and the potential for damaged...
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A new study in Australia has demystified sugar distribution in plants, reportedly paving the way to create low sugar...
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In his ruling, Presiding Judge Andreas Mueller said that according to European Union regulations, consumers had to be given...
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The FDA and USDA have released a statement expressing confidence that food and food packaging are unlikely causes for...
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The panelists that participated in the PMA Sustainability Webinar shared how they have implemented solutions to reduce their energy...
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Pilar Lozano, Commercial Attaché of the Colombian Embassy in Peru, said that up to five Peruvian agro-industrial companies of...
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Only grapes lost some ground versus a year ago, levels while lemons and oranges were the fastest growers, according...
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The development comes as the country's accumulated exports have caught up with the average of previous seasons, having started...
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Imports are expected to grow by more than 50 percent from 2020 to 2030, the USDA said in the...
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Fedefruta says the damage to Chilean table grapes caused by heavy rains has been exacerbated by rot and fungus,...
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Data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) also shows that Peru remains the main avocado supplier, but Colombia and Kenya are...
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The general manager of citrus and avocado company Crispagold spoke about export projections innovation objectives for the industry The post...
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John Pandol says: “As a marketer, I can’t assume anything this season, so all of my normal assumptions are...
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Fresh Del Monte partnered with Queensland University of Technology to further the development of sustainable, disease-resistant bananas. The...
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The Near Infrared (NIR) technology and breakthrough design offered through the Consumer Physics SCiO Cup will allow Driscoll's to...
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Ahold Delhaize USA announced it will build a robotic e-commerce fulfillment center to support an omnichannel supply chain in...
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As below-freezing temperatures cover much of the U.S., Texas is seeing cold weather that is like to have a...
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The company also said that it’s been "extremely difficult to get containers to and from the port", while many...
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Ireland-based Total Produce has announced it will combine with Dole Food Company under a newly created, U.S.-listed firm, which...
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Following the last week's USITC ruling, Cort Brazelton says: "In the aftermath of this intense process, we have an...
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A webinar next week by the event Horti ASIA Digital will discuss how innovation will transform the fresh produce...
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Chilean and Peruvian blueberry exporters told FreshFruitPortal.com how teamwork delivered results regarding the ITC's recent decision and also about...
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The breeder determined that the grower had stolen a slip of the varietal from one of the IFG founder's...
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Misionero has announced a partnership with Grupo Altex, which will give the company better distribution and expansion opportunities. The post...
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Press Release Founded on Valentine’s Day in 2001, the Italian kiwi company, Jingold kiwifruit, has since given life to...
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Although Agronometrics has not been a party to the proceedings, its team was involved from the beginning in making...
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The major London wholesale market listed several trends for this year in its Fruit and Vegetable Trends Report 2021. The...
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The Almeria-based greenhouse grower employs some 400 workers during the winter period. Last season, it sold more than 500,000...
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Since gaining market access to the U.S. in August 2017, Colombia's Hass avocado exports have increased significantly and industry...
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Data of apples and pears from January shows that organic sales of both fruits continue increasing, Cosmic Crisp is...
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The new varieties — UCD Finn and UCD Mojo — are “extreme day neutral,” which means they were bred...
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Derek Donkin of Subtrop said that estimates are in the region of 16 million 4 kg cartons. Last season,...
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Avocado exports from Jalisco, Mexico grew 17 percent in 2020, double-digit growth that is predicted to continue in the...
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During a webinar hosted by ASOEX and Anasac, panelists spoke about the postseason for Chilean table grapes and what...
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Del Monte is partnering with the Kankakee County Health Department to offer vaccines on-site to their employees at the...
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Calavo Growers, Inc. has announced changes to its Operations department with the goal of enhancing the company’s organizational structure. The...
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The reaction to yesterday's ruling has been pouring in from the two sides of the debate in the U.S.,...
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As a result, the investigation will end, and the Commission will not recommend a remedy to the President....
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Press Release TOMRA Food has launched the most comprehensive online learning resource for packhouse professionals in the fresh produce...
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During PMA's Virtual Town Hall, panelists broke down the process of root cause analysis through real-world examples to provide...
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South African blueberry exports hit another consecutive record in the 2020-21 season, with three-quarters of the fruit shipped via...
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Jim Prevor says that this battle over blueberries, and protecting US farmers versus providing for consumers, is truly a...
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T&G Global has launched a new early ripening apple brand which will be one of the first New Zealand...
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Potatoes were consistently one of the highest performing produce items in terms of year-on-year growth, as consumers looked to...
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The supermarket group is the first FTSE 100 company to be hit with an investor resolution on health grounds. The...
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A representative of Chile's Uvanova offers an analysis of the measure being taken to boost sales after heavy rainfalls...
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As the new Agrarian Promotion Law in Peru continues to affect the fruit and vegetable industry, Hass avocado investments...
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“Peruvian grapes, in particular, are not being absorbed by alternative markets such as the U.S. and China,” according to...
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Ocado's comments came as it reported a 35% jump in sales over the past year. Amid rocketing demand the...
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The development follows a major drug bust, in which around 2 metric tons (MT) of cocaine were discovered hidden...
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Press Release Blue Whale, France's largest apple exporter, has been developing its Southern Hemisphere fruit sourcing in recent years...
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The Port of Philadelphia experienced a seven percent increase in container volumes in 2020 despite difficulties brought by Covid19 The...
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Press Release Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Church Brothers Farms is offering foodservice customers a new premium pack...
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The Chinese cherry market is recovering amidst an unusual season and "unprecedented market performance", President of Chile's ASOEX told...
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Walmart has made IFCO its exclusive RPC packaging provider for fresh fruits and vegetables distributed in the U.S. The post...
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From 2000 to week 4 of this year there has only been one other year with prices lower than...
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The FDA plans to begin collecting samples of romaine lettuce from commercial coolers in February and intends to continue...
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Imports under the 'Fruits and Preparations' category rose marginally to $19.9 billion in 2020, having grown steadily from $10.4...
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A recent study conducted at the University of Alabama, Birmingham showed that grape consumption could provide protection against UV...
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According to AVA-ASAJA, Spain's citrus is looking at better pricing for the second have of the season due to...
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The season for Mexican mangos has a strong outlook with higher volumes than previous years and no predicted operational...
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In light of Brexit, the Covid-19 pandemic, shifting consumer demand and the diversification of Brazil’s offer, coupled with production...
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Press Release The high summer temperatures and long hours of sunshine in the Bay of Plenty region (where the...
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Despite a late start, the Namibian table grape season ended with higher- than-estimated volumes and expect high revenue from...
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Businesses have already started to plan shipping stems despite picking still being several months away amid container shortages. The post...
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Papyrus Australia has seen profits and market share values rise as the company succeeds in developing technology in order...
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Container congestion at the LA-LB port continues and could potentially spread to the Oakland port as ships try to...
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Press Release Grimmway Farms is pleased to welcome Keri Morrelli as Product Innovation and Development Director. Joining the Sales...
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Fedefruta said that of the fruit yet to be harvested, losses are estimated at 53 percent of mid-season grapes,...
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Blueberries still to be harvested have and mid-season grape varieties have been significantly affected, while there is damage reported...
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Oppy is set to conduct two independent trials to test the effectiveness of technologies in solving issues faced by...
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A laser micro-perforated compostable film packaging has been created for fresh produce through a partnership between TIPA and PerfoTec. The...
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Glyphosate will remain on the market, and Bayer agreed to seek permission from the U.S. EPA to provide a...
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The FRSHst menu offering invites guests to fully customize their fresh-to-order items. Customers can take a trip around the...
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FreshFruitPortal.com has retracted an article published on Feb. 4 regarding the risk of transmission of Covid-19 via frozen foods. The...
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South Africa has increased its table grape export forecast following "very good quality and harvest conditions" in the Northern...
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Despite last year being difficult for every company around the world San Miguel is starting the new year on...
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Press Release Naturipe Farms is pleased to announce the promotions of three of its valued long-term employees. Jerry Moran,...
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Press Release STK bio-ag technologies, Israel’s innovative leader in botanical-based organic and hybrid solutions for sustainable agriculture and aquaculture,...
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After the Hancock Natural Resource Group's purchase of majority stake in the company David del Curto, experts predict a...
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In an interview after the ITC hearing, a member of the Blueberry Coalition said that they don't believe there...
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Tens of thousands of young and old farmers have blocked roads leading into New Delhi for more than two...
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ALPS, a construction management and commissioning consultancy company, has made a deal with Bluehouse Greenhouses to develop a new...
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As can be seen from the graphs, kiwifruit prices are high this season compared to previous years all the...
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Despite high global demand for apple, the New Zealand apple industry is facing obstacles such as lower volumes and...
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Press Release SiCar Farms is leading the way in initiatives towards sustainability. SiCar Farms has added more than 3,600...
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The CGC has urged the European Commission to stop citrus imports from Turkey amid the presence of unauthorized phytosanitary...
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Press Release Naturipe, the world’s largest producer of fresh blueberries, is excited to announce its celebration of FeBLUEary for...
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Fedefruta estimates that half of the mid-season varieties in two key central regions have been lost due to splitting,...
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Florida-based Southeastern Grocers has postponed an initial public offering just a week after its launch, amid ongoing market volatility...
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The situation in the Chinese cherry market remains troubling for Chilean exporters, with some 2,000 containers more arriving over...
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Major Ireland-based fresh produce supplier Total Produce says the group’s entire UK operations have completed the transition to 100%...
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Asoex said that weekend rainfall has caused damage to fruit crops including blueberries, table grapes, and stone fruit, and...
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Press Release TOMRA Food announced today its new organization focused on two business areas, Fresh Food and Processed Food....
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ASTRA fruit peeling machine is completely different from the ordinary peeling machine. It uses a peeler blade to peel...
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HNRG, a company of Canada-headquartered Manulife Investment Management, said the strategic acquisition of the leading fruit grower-exporter helps to...
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The retailer said they have seen an uptick in cabbage, spinach and sprouts sales as shoppers, still saddled by...
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Is it a mixed forecast globally for the main citrus categories in different production countries, with soft citrus set...
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Data has shown that apple, specifically Cosmic Crisp and Autumn Glory varieties, and pears have seen increasing sales through...
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According to a release from Ailimpo, Spanish lemon forecasts remain the same in spite of recent adverse weather conditions...
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The Dole representative says 'the damage will dramatically limit supply volumes from Honduras and Guatemala for the foreseeable future...
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Oppy invests in a California cherry deal, bringing together top cherry brands, Katicich Ranch and Brookside, to form Katco...
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Peruvian and Chilean table grape volumes are larger year-on-year, and quality for the U.S. market is shaping up to...
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Consumer and distributor confidence in cherries increase amid social media campaigns encouraging consumption of the fruit, in a statement...
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Greenhouse grower, Red Sun Farms has announced plans for continued expansion in Canada, the U.S., and Mexico in 2021. The...
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CarSol Group farms approximately 1,200 hectares of its own blueberry production throughout major growing regions in Chile, Peru, and...
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Press Release SALINAS, Calif. – Jennifer Wagner Sanchez has joined Church Brothers Farms as director of marketing. Sanchez has...
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PRESS RELEASE Sorma Group launches HyperVision, the new high-tech platform for SormaTech optical sorting machines. A patented system that...
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Police found almost a metric ton of cocaine in England port, hidden in a banana shipment on its...
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Kiwifruit producer, Zespri’s proposal to buy counterfeit Chinese golden kiwifruit has been rejected by Kiwifruit New Zealand The post Zespri...
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Switzerland’s AQUA4D provides a case study showing how its innovative technology can help plants in salty soils to flourish,...
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Over the past months, the container vessel congestion at West Coast ports has been coming together to create the...
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Chile's Asoex said that movement in wholesale markets is just 4 percent of what would normally be expected for...
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The company says that with the air-shipment-based Chilean cherry season coming to a close at the end of January,...
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Westfalia Fruit CEO Alk Brand says the deal to acquire a controlling interest in the Munich-based fruit supplier will...
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An almost week-long strike over wages at Hunts Point Produce Market ended when a contract was signed to raise...
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Capital Trade, Inc. has done a study on behalf of the American Blueberry Growers Alliance, explained by our In...
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The Covid-19 pandemic has brought about more challenges for the fruit sector. In the agricultural industry there has been...
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The major development - which is yet to be officially confirmed by Chinese authorities - comes at a critical...
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Capexo is collaborating with Chiquita to import their full assortment of bananas into the French market. The post Capexo to...
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The discovery happened on Feb. 24, 2019, when two separate grocery stores both found what they believed to be...
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The Michigan Apple Committee recently announced the EverCrisp apple, a cross between a Honeycrisp and a Fuji, now...
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The United Farm Workers and UFW Foundation said the bill is unique in granting immediate legal status to eligible...
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Fruit marketer and distributor Oppy has announced a new grape program building on its exclusive partnership with Ocean Spray,...
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Organic produce saw significant growth last year for both sales and volumes as a result of new consumer habits...
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The Egyptian citrus season has started well fuelled by strong demand and is likely to see a big increase...
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According to Peruvian agroindustry exporters, trade relations under the Biden administration will be strengthened throughout his term in office. The...
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The Chilean Blueberry Committee has announced that blueberries from Chile are now certified by the American Heart Association’s Heart-Check...
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An Indian state's decision to rename dragon fruit because of the original name's "association with China" has set off...
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Crespo Organic starts the 2021 mango season strong with high volumes earlier in the year and with new packaging...
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With Brexit unfolding, the costs for the fresh produce market are mounting due to the need for new operational...
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On Saturday, Jan 9th, we lost our dear friend and coworker Tim Corkill. “Tim Corkill had such a killer...
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The California citrus industry reports that oranges have strong sales and a bright outlook despite uncertainty and potential problems The...
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Apple exports are expected to rise by 4 percent year-on-year to 38 million cartons, while pears are due to...
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The California-based avocado company completed an initial public offering (IPO) in October 2020, with 7.5 million shares sold at...
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In an interview with Jim Prevor's Perishable Pundit, Michael Castagnetto, President of Robinson Fresh, speaks in-depth about the addition...
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Produce distributor, Divine Flavor, has adopted StePac’s modified atmosphere standing pouches after over two years of testing The post Divine...
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Sollum Technologies, partnering with Allegro Acres has recently harvested the first greenhouse crop of winter-produced peppers. The post Canada: Sollum...
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The “Green Gold” craze is beginning as the Superbowl is just around the corner and avocado supply from Mexico...
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As part of the partnership with the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), Nature’s Pride will roll out workforce...
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An international drugs gang allegedly used a blizzard of bogus companies to import cocaine and heroin worth millions of...
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VOG Consortium reports a positive start to the season with stable operations, increased availability, and positive feedback on fruit...
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Avocado suppliers say imports into Europe are predicted to be light in January and February amid lower supplies from...
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He said this final rule streamlining and modernizing the H-2A visa process "will go a long way in ensuring...
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Due to the difficulties experienced in 2020, an exporter predicts that table grapes will arrive in large, concentrated shipments...
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The Center for Growing Talent and the Produce Marketing Association are expanding FreshEd Academy online offerings to include a...
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After eight weeks, the blueberries stored in RipeLocker containers were of "pristine quality", according to the owner of Blueberry...
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Data recently released from SATI shows that table grape exports are down 25 percent in comparison to last year...
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China is stepping up inspections of imported frozen products to prevent the spread of Covid-19 via cold chains, an...
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As Peruvian mangoes enter the market, January and February are forecasted to have irregular high prices due to low...
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Both South Africa and Chile are pleased with having "good, normal seasons" for stone fruit, according to industry members. The...
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IDeA Agro and Agrintesa Cooperativa Agricola have partnered to launch an agricultural development operation in Italy growing Zespri's SunGold...
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Jan. 12 announced it had approved the insecticide aldicarb, which combats the...
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Danish logistics company DSV has announced it is building an integrated logistics center in Stockholm, Sweden, amid growing demand...
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Press Release International grower and year-round marketer of strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries, Wish Farms, is pleased to announce...
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Grocery sales helped lead the way, growing at 7.4%, helped by a tremendous quarter from its Groceries Online, which...
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January's USDA forecast for Florida citrus showed an array of numbers, reporting decreasing trends here to stay this month. The...
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Some of the trends listed by grocery sector research and training non-profit IGD are recuperative retail and system upgrade. The...
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The Banco de Chile relates the role the banking sector plays within agriculture in the face of water shortages...
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Oppy, a fresh produce distribution and marketing company, has expanded its international team to South Africa by hiring Sila...
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Dutch criminals are reportedly increasingly using exports to Africa to launder money which is subsequently invested in diamonds and...
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Groups representing two different sectors of the U.S. blueberry industry testified on Tuesday at a hearing before the U.S....
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The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) now expects the country's intake volumes to be between 61.7 million and...
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Limoneira released its fiscal fourth quarter and full-year financial results of 2020 to show a 4% decrease in revenue...
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Peruvian raspberries have the potential to become a major export for the country if they are able to obtain...
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PRESS RELEASE Virto Group, the largest frozen vegetable company in Spain and one of the most important in Europe,...
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Freshfel Consumption Monitor found daily intake of fresh fruits and vegetables has gone up over the last five years. The...
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This week Colin Fain analyzes the blueberry markets for the Coalition for Progress and Health, an organization that was...
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José Antonio Hidalgo, Executive Director of the Association of Banana Exporters in Ecuador (AEBE), says the banana sector continues...
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The severe cold weather in the southeastern regions of Almeria and Granada will reduce yields of numerous crops including...
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Dole's new frozen fruit facility will begin production with a phased approach and should be fully operational by September...
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Dole's new frozen fruit facility will begin production with a phased approach and should be fully operational by September...
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“This report will help the federal agencies involved in overseeing the supply chain understand import trends as we work...
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The new disinfection robot by Ava Robotics disinfects both air and surfaces at a rate of approximately 9,000 square...
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Gaps are appearing on British supermarket fruit and vegetable shelves amid warnings that supplies are being squeezed by Brexit...
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Although the full extent of the damage is yet to be quantified, it is expected that up to 50%...
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The investigations were requested by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) in a letter received on Dec. 7, and the...
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While all categories, except deli-prepared sides, grew in dollars and volume sales from October to December, dehydrated potatoes saw...
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Peruvian avocado exports experienced significant growth of 32 percent in 2020. The value of these exports, however, experienced only...
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Due to recent lockdowns in Europe, Indian grape exports face an uncertain market with the start of the season...
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Breakthrough Solutions has summarized the top consumer trends for produce suppliers in the coming year, all of which it...
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John Chamberlain, who served the company for over 15 years, in his most recent role as Vice President of...
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Antonio Walker has stepped down from his role as Chile's Agriculture Minister and will be replaced by María Emilia...
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The British government is to begin a consultation on enabling the use of gene-edited crops and livestock in England,...
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Mexican avocado exports reach all-time highs and are projected to continue this trend even through price fluctuations due to...
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Yentzen Group, the leader in news content, consultancy services and events for the global fruit industry, has announced the...
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Leading U.S. and international blueberry industry members, including Driscoll’s, California Giant Berry Farms, Agroberries S.A., and Family Tree Farms,...
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Exports during October, the season’s opening month, rose by 11% year-on-year to US$80 million, but there is some unease...
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Freshfel Europe has launched a digital campaign for 2021, which both celebrates the UN’s International Year of Fruits and...
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The Hass Avocado Board’s recently published Q3 holiday recap report indicates that Father’s Day, the 4th of July and...
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Producers in the region expect to resume packing towards the end of the week and the weather outlook over...
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The Netherlands-based supermarket chain and Centerbridge Partners have closed the acquisition of New York City-based online grocer FreshDirect after...
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In the year's first installment of Agonometrics in Charts, we're going to take a look at the five most...
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Scientists have produced a genetically modified tomato enriched with the drug L-DOPA, used to treat Parkinson's patients. This could...
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The avocado has grown in popularity and supply during recent years while maintaining prices. The global pandemic, however, has...
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Emerson Aguirre Medina, president of the Colombian Banana Association (Augura), spoke about the plans of the sector through 2021. The...
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Long time berry industry executive Felipe Juillerat has joined fresh fruit company Terra Exports' advisory board. The post Former Hortifrut...
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A federal judge is blocking the Trump administration from carrying out changes to the H-2A minimum wage rates that...
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Hundreds of Peruvian agricultural workers were last week maintaining a blockade of the key Pan-American Highway in the north...
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In his new role, Alvaro G. Alezard will manage Naturipe’s finance department and help implement strategies to optimize operational...
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John Giles of Promar International speaks about some things happening around the world in the fresh produce sector and...
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Mandarin and lemons are expected to see the biggest year-on-year increases, with oranges rising by a smaller degree and...
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U.K. shoppers worried about the government failing to secure a post-Brexit trade deal with the European Union should not...
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New grants totaling US$6.3 million will help to solve problems including diseases and pests in America's avocado orchards. The post...
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Exports of 316,184 tons of Chilean cherries are now predicted, which will be an increase of 38.3% compared to...
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Two of the biggest banana companies, Del Monte and Dole, last week announced they would begin imposing a ‘force...
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Press Release At BerryWorld we know that sustainability is a natural part of being a successful business. When earlier...
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If the U.K. finishes the Brexit transition period on Dec. 31 without a trade deal with the EU, it...
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The higher estimates exports would come amid a 2.5 percent rise in commercial production to 1.42 million MT, driven...
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The Valencian Association of Farmers expresses concern over an upcoming citrus warehouse strike, claiming it will harm citrus growers...
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U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) chairman Michael Khouri recently emphasized the issue of shipping lines not supplying containers to...
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While the new farmland being used this season is over 90 percent of the Sweet Sensation strawberry variety, several...
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The USDA report also said that production next year was forecast at around 220,000MT, putting it in between volumes...
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California Giant predicts a strong winter blueberry volume even though there was an unusual freeze event at the end...
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Jorge Valenzuela, President of Chile's Fruit Growers Association (Fedefruta), said: "The pandemic is clearly complicating both the availability of...
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President-Elect Biden's pick for USDA secretary, Tom Vilsack, who previously served under the Obama Administration, causes pleased reactions amongst...
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Sun World has added Canadian company, Star Produce, to its panel of licensed importers to expand supply and distribution...
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Christmas 2020 will be like no other, with the challenge of unprecedented demand due to the COVID-19 crisis followed...
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Avocado consumption in Europe and the U.S. is reaching record levels despite an initial drop from Covid-19 and the...
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The European Commission's recent decision will mean that the UK's six organic certification bodies will be recognized for 12...
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The upcoming California avocado season is predicted to reach an average-size crop of 325 million pounds but could still...
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ASTRA Inc. is an innovative Japanese peeler developer, famous for its unique ‘Peeler blade’ technology which it says is...
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Compared to last year, data shows a 34 percent decrease of South African table grape exports by week 48. The...
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Blueberry imports hit a new peak in October, while Chilean avocado imports almost fell off the map and citrus...
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A record-volume summer kept apple prices down over much of the year, though autumn has seen the markets swing...
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T&G has launched a new charity to provide lower-income families with fresh produce from its domestic division and growing...
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Jason Tarry said Tesco's in-store stock levels are still strong but is warning that the retailer may have to...
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As Biden steps into office, he will have many decisions to make on key issues and will most likely...
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During his expansive stretch at Mission, Donovan garnered a strong reputation in sales, operations, and industry relations, but spent...
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"As a consequence, harvest and packing of table grapes, blueberries and asparagus were delayed for a few days and...
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Austrian-based Pixofarm has developed an app that uses advanced image processing technology to analyze photos taken in the field...
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The demonstrations in Peru spread north into key agricultural areas of the Andes, hindering harvests of some crops, crippling...
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Thanks to new technology that is lengthening potential shipping distances and opening up new markets where discretionary spend is...
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U.S and EU avocado markets could at least double in upcoming years, but it will be necessary to increase...
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Nili Capital acquired StePac L.A., Ltd. and has plans to make it the center of its modified atmosphere packaging...
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Colombia's lime industry is on track to becoming an "exporter of sizeable volume", says industry authority as the farms...
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The Argentina-headquartered fresh produce company has named Pablo Plá as its new CEO. The post San Miguel appoints new CEO...
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A new partnership between Fresh Del Monte and the Science Based Targets initiative will assist in limiting global warming...
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Mexican avocado export volumes are up by almost five percent despite the export value being down by nearly seven...
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Nanobubbles are a technology that helps to promote water efficiency in agriculture. Kapicoa is the company that has pioneered...
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The "monitoring factfinding investigations" were requested by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) in a letter received on Nov. 4,...
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PRESS RELEASE Situated strategically at the crossroads of America, Pure Green Farms is set to begin growing, packaging and...
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Belgium's Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) said that Greenyard had in July 2018 disclosed misleading information regarding the...
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The mobilizations in Ica over working conditions have included strikes, road blockades and, in some cases, the vandalization of...
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The greenhouse vegetable grower says the new 61,000 square foot Distribution Center in Laredo, Texas, provides a new major...
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Latin American banana producers and exporters have called for a meeting with chiefs of the Rainforest Alliance (RFA) after...
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An Israeli-based start-up says it can significantly reduce food waste, cut costs and increase profits with its automatic quality...
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Press Release Over the last few years, Citrosol has kept pace with the avocado market, burgeoning on a global...
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Export prices for a four kg pack of avocados rose Sh800 (US$7) in November, which is a 33 percent...
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The umbrella association for the pome fruit and stone fruit industries said that such public disputes could impact the...
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The center is located on a 160-acre campus, a space that includes a 17,000 sqr. ft. building, an experimental...
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Check out the prices of blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and strawberries in the U.S. market in comparison to previous seasons. The...
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In the field of commodity storage and fresh produce, increasing attention is being aimed at some of the emerging...