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While Sacramento and Stockton suffered 1.5" and 1" of rain, it has not yet been confirmed whether the atypical... -
PRESS RELEASE Hamburg, Germany – The trade between Europe and Central America, Caribbean and South America West Coast has...
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With the expansion, Lidl says it expects to sell its products in more than 100 stores and to create...
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Reports say that while Walmart says it aims to maintain its “low-price leadership”, its vendors have already started to...
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Table grape prices in the European market slumped for around six weeks from mid-February through March amid heavy supplies...
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Canner launches nationwide promotion through social network and messaging application.All copyrights for this article are reserved to Fresh Fruit...
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Industry looking to protect itself from effects of international trade disputes.All copyrights for this article are reserved to Fresh...
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Company is now heavily focused on higher-value products for the US and Mexico markets.All copyrights for this article are...
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While exec expects sales of salmon to Russia to increase, he thinks it is unlikely they will return to...
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Tania Van Der Merwe of Freshmark, the fresh produce procurement arm of leading African food retailer Shoprite, spoke to...
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Red seedless table grape supplies from Chile are still abundant in the U.S. market, with good turnover and stable...
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Avocado growing regions are forecasted to miss the brunt of the storms, but the possible rainfall could lead to...
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Akva remains skeptical about the development of land-based salmon farming.All copyrights for this article are reserved to Fresh Fruit...
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Follow along to get the latest news on Alaska's Copper River salmon season this year in one convenient round-up.All...
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PRESS RELEASE Winter Springs, FL – Watermelon on menus has grown by 54% in the past four years, according...
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PRESS RELEASE Organic farming statistics for 2018 released by Defra today (16 May 2019) show an increase in organic...
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The prototype achieved 75% efficiency in automatically identifying and picking fruit in view during its first field trials at...
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Company brushes off challenges by opposition to its project in reply documents submitted to the Bureau of Land and...
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PRESS RELEASE Petach Tikvah, Israel – STK bio-ag technologies, the innovative Israeli leader in botanical sustainable crop protection, is...
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Jupiter CEO says the group will have greater opportunities to explore the retail markets across the UK, Europe, Asia...
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Sellers try to offload fish ahead of Friday's national holidayAll copyrights for this article are reserved to Fresh Fruit...
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People are looking for alternatives to seafood imports from China, Bristol's CEO said.All copyrights for this article are reserved...
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Scottish fishing landings dipped 4 percent in volume during 2018.All copyrights for this article are reserved to Fresh Fruit...
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Beacon Fisheries is the latest US firm to file a lawsuit in ongoing price-fixing case.All copyrights for this article...
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The International Blueberry Organization Summit is hosted by the BC Blueberry Council in Canada and will take place in...
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A year-on-year drop of around 5% had been anticipated earlier this year, but Chilean Kiwifruit Committee president Carlos Cruzat...
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The five-state Northwest cherry growing region is projected to harvest 24.9 million 20-pound boxes this year, according to recent...
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According to the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas, the Florida Tomato Exchange's demands would effectively block imports of...
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The devastating disease has been identified on the same property in California's Riverside County where it was previously found,...
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After a long period of price pressure, executives were hoping for a respite, but the US-China trade war looms.All...
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Mortalities reported by Cermaq-backed Ballangen Sjøfarm, Nordlaks, and other companies in Northern Norway.All copyrights for this article are reserved...
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The company is accused of harvesting double its allowance at the site in 2016.All copyrights for this article are...
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Grieg Seafood saw growth in earnings in most regions it operates in during the first quarter of this year.All...
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The first and second largest companies in the country are running new facilities this year.All copyrights for this article...
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The variety performs best in terms of flavor months after harvest, right when other varieties are starting to lose...
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The World Avocado Congress will this year take place in a country that has seen monumental growth with the...
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The nice weather and moderate winter in California make the state particularly attractive to mealybugs. Check out this guide...
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Among the biggest challenges will be finding alternatives to China's vast network of reprocessing operations.All copyrights for this article...
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The USTR plans to hold a public hearing on June 17 for the proposal.All copyrights for this article are...
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His comments come as the U.S. Administration is looking into a larger farmer aid package to try and mitigate...
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The storms are anticipated to hit the San Joaquin Valley's growing areas on Wednesday night and again on Sunday,...
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PRESS RELEASE Newark, Del. – The Produce Marketing Association (PMA) is pleased to announce that PMA Vice President,...
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The Malaga-based Trops organization will soon start to build facilities in Tavira, where it will pack fruit grown on...
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The company is increasing its presence in Asia with new distribution channels.All copyrights for this article are reserved to...
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Company expects improvement throughout 2019, although volumes will decline under business turnaround plan.All copyrights for this article are reserved...
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Average prices hover under the NOK 60 mark.All copyrights for this article are reserved to Fresh Fruit Portal
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Seafood's most exclusive event is just days away.All copyrights for this article are reserved to Fresh Fruit Portal
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Alibaba Group's Europe GM talks to IntraFish about Chinese omni-channel retail and seafood's opportunities within it.All copyrights for this...
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Seattle-based giant has filed lease applications for two kelp-farming sites in Alaska.All copyrights for this article are reserved to...
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The company did not submit figures on sustainability indicators for GSI's annual report.All copyrights for this article are reserved...
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Former Hallvard Lerøy, NSC executive to take over his new role on June 1.All copyrights for this article are...
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A look at the most exclusive event on the sidelines of Seafood Expo Global 2019, as well as photos...
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Austral Group is off to a strong start this year with increased earnings and revenues compared to a weaker...
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The charts show that volumes from the U.S. market's five main origins have remained relatively steady over the last...
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It’s the largest jury award in the U.S. so far this year and the eighth-largest ever in a product-defect...
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Bayer says it will fully support France's public prosecutors as they investigate the file Monsanto reportedly kept on journalists...
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With the project, the scientists discovered a rare form of a gene labeled TomLoxC, which is linked with floral...
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Spain-based fruit company El Ciruelo has reached an agreement with Grupo JD to acquire its subsidiary Labrunier, the largest...
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Meanwhile, China’s Global Times’s editor in chief, Hu Xijin, is reporting that Beijing is also considering stopping buying U.S....
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Attendees will gain a unique insight into this new, bespoke, temperature-controlled distribution facility located at London’s mega-port and logistics...
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The Italian consortium estimates that because of the unfavorable EU market conditions, Southern Hemisphere exporters will focus first on...
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Field-production of new downy mildew resistant basil varieties has yielded positive results, promising the herb-industry some much-needed relief from...
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Richard Owen, vice president of global membership & engagement at the PMA, says there could be several implications to...
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U.S. President Trump's suggestion to buy domestic produce for export to "poor and starving countries" is met with criticism,...
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Supplies of red and white seedless table grapes were declining in the U.S. in week 18, but prices remained...
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A new study led by academics from the University of Melbourne found that fruit flies were becoming increasingly resistance...
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Thanks to favorable growing conditions, Global Fruit says cell division has been "wonderful" and expects pick dates to begin...
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PRESS RELEASE Golden Bay Fruit, the biggest apple grower-packer-exporter-marketer of New Zealand’s Southern Island revealed in Vietnam its new...
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On Wednesday two California authorities released a statement saying that they are going to begin the cancellation process of...
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Following China's reported multiple deletions to the nations' trade agreement draft, Trump has threatened to raise tariffs on US$200...
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A California packing company comments that this season's volumes could reach in excess of 10 million cartons, rebounding from...
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The Scottish firm and London Produce Show exhibitor claims its patented shelf-life extension solution presents significant benefits; from safer,...
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Few countries have seen such explosive growth in the table grape industry as Peru, which in 10 years has...
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The dedicated, temperature-controlled CoolRail service will transport fresh fruit and vegetables between the locations three times a week. The post...
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A Mexican restaurant in Auckland cut a popular guacamole dish from its menu at the end of February, with...
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A Mexican restaurant in Auckland cut a popular guacamole dish from its menu at the end of February, with...
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Employing the Israeli company's patented Root Zone Temperature Optimisation (RZTO) heating system led to a 19%-greater category yield as...
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The new study says changes to moisture and temperature conditions have increased the risk of Black Sigatoka by more...
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With the expansion, the Procacci Brothers say their company's produce wholesaler Garden State Farms will work more efficiently for...
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The funding will help the Alibaba-backed online grocery delivery company complete with the likes of SoftBank-backed Grofers, Walmart-backed Flipkart,...
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Mexico's undersecretary of foreign trade said the duties would apply from Tuesday, following the U.S.'s withdrawal from the Tomato...
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Today's Chinese consumers are buying cherries based on quality, rather than price. Meanwhile, to reach this new age of...
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The leading Chilean fruit exporter recently launched its refreshed corporate brand, which reflects the company’s new way of doing...
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The average price of Mexican blueberries also hit a five-year low in April, amid a delayed season in the...
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PRESS RELEASE The National Organic Program has launched the new Organic Integrity Learning Center, providing free 24/7 online training...
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The company has continued to invest in its Ica packhouse, including moving from single to multiple shifts for the...
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However, a Chinese delegation is still reportedly planning to visit Washington this week to continue trade talks. The post U.S.:...
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A sea change in the nature of the produce industry, Sun World has announced that it will focus its...
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For the past year, most table grape-producing nations have had typical or larger-than-normal crops, leading to a surplus of...
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"We should already be in the middle of our exports to Russia and the U.S. and we're only just...
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Apeel's plant-derived food waste prevention technology will be used in the UK and the EU to ‘double the shelf-life’...
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PRESS RELEASE FRED® is the commercial name of pear variety “CH 201” bred after 18 years of work by...
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The Florida company will first receive Guatemalan rambutan in its Miami warehouse and soon after in its Los Angeles...
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"Blockchain can help deliver confidence to grocer’s customers, and build and retain trust and loyalty,” said Joanne Joliet, senior...
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The major hub is expanding its position as Western Europe's biggest transit port for agricultural, horticultural and fishery sector...
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According to Del Rey Avocado Co.'s vice president, the market will likely see a gradual "price correction" over the...
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The one-day seminar, which will be moderated by Hana Group managing director Jason Danciger, will chart the transformation of...
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A follow-up blood test proved that there was no alcohol in his system, putting the man in the clear,...
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"Ultimately, our goal is to completely change the landscape of maturity measurement for the entire industry," says Scott Trimble,...
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With numerous high density orchards being planted in the world's top cherry-exporting country, volumes are set to soar to...
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Don Goodwin, the founder and president of U.S.-based Golden Sun Marketing will enlighten attendees at the upcoming Global Grape...
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The strategic supply agreement will "contribute positively" to the revenue of all parties in the supply chain, says Greenyard. The...
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APHIS says its scientists determined pomelo, Nanfeng honey mandarin, ponkan, sweet orange, and Satsuma mandarin fruit from China can...
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The company has also announced a realignment of its operating segments, consolidating its other fresh produce and prepared food...
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Weather-related issues in some of the market's biggest suppliers - including Guatemala and Costa Rica - have led to...
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PRESS RELEASE SALINAS, CA – Coastline Family Farms a western vegetable Grower/Shipper with locations in Salinas CA, Yuma AZ...
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Arctic Fujis are the third non-browning apple variety Okanagan Specialty Fruits has been approved to grow, along with Arctic...
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The e-commerce giant is offering price cuts on fresh produce at its Whole Foods Market, expanding its Prime Now...
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PRESS RELEASE Cutler, CA — Wawona Packing Company, a leading grower and shipper of organic and conventional tree fruit,...
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PRESS RELEASE Chicago, U.S. — Hazel Technologies, Inc., a USDA-funded company developing new shelf-life extension technologies for fresh produce,...
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The decrease is the result of lower forecasts for clementines and oranges, with mandarins and lemons expected to be...
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The commercial agreement with the industry's highly sought-out "thought leader" Sebastián Ochoa Münzenmayer is part of the corporation's scheme...
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With the struggle of finding an adequate labor force, the California Strawberry Commission aids advances in automated harvesters as...
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The country’s fruit producer-exporter organisation Abrafrutas sees specific opportunities for avocados, papayas, mangos and limes. The post LPS ’19: Brazil...
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While restrictions on the movement of produce have been put back in place as a precaution, Biosecurity New Zealand...
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The new standards, added to Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement, require growers to characterize, treat, and monitor all forms of...
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British regulators have blocked a merger between its U.K.-subsidiary, Asda, and Sainsbury's, which would have created the country's largest...
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Although household penetration is at 45%, annual sweet potato sales only make up 5% of the total potato market...
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The global meeting of cherry industry leaders was larger and more international this year, with the quality of the...
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The Chinese apple market is currently said to be severely undersupplied, following widespread frosts last year than cut production...
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Liu Zhi, the general manager and founder of Chinese importer and logistics company, Dalian Yidu, has won the Cherry...
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With the increased hectarage, the Almond Board of California renews its commitment to producing an economically, environmentally, and socially...
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The targets of the pilot program are SNAP recipients who have trouble getting fresh food from brick-and-mortar stores, who...
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PRESS RELEASE IRVINE, Calif.– The California Avocado Commission (CAC) is dipping into its quiver of marketing tools to complement...
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Chilean authorities say that this development will accelerate the process of achieving Chinese market access for citrus such as...
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CargoMaster, with its subsidiary Laseair in Ecuador, is one of Latin America’s largest companies specialized in the air freight...
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Inprotsa was found to have breached an agreement with Del Monte International by selling MD-2 pineapples grown with the...
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The season closed with total exports of 180,342 metric tons (MT), just 4% lower than the record previous season...
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Greenyard says the agreement will lead to a significant rise in the volume of fresh fruits and vegetables that...
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The competition, open to students aged 11-18, will promote various eco-friendly strategies, including recovering excess food, recycling food scraps,...
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The move could reportedly reignite speculation that the U.S. e-commerce giant is looking to purchase a European retailer, following...
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Analysis by Arizona State University found that a 40-85% price rise could be experienced if the U.S. withdraws from...
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The head of the California Blueberry Commission Todd Sanders expects blueberry volumes to be up 30% from last year...
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Chile is forecasting lower production than last year, but with higher stocks of Italian fruit in the U.S. market...
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Manuel José Alcaíno, president of Chile-based Decofrut, spoke to us about some of the topics he will analyze during...
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California-based avocado company Mission Produce has revealed what it describes as its "elevated identity", termed "the world’s most advanced...
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Those who caution authorities to maintain the agreement note how disadvantageous leaving it could be for U.S. and Mexican...
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Capespan North America's CEO expects citrus volumes from the Southern Hemisphere to be comparable to last year, leading to...
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Mexico's Association of Producers, Packers and Exporters of Avocado (APEAM) said that 78,000 metric tons (MT) were sent north...
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Increased costs in numerous areas mean that San Juan is now only exporting a fraction of what it used...
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Aneberries says the industry has not been negatively affected by the delays crossing the U.S. border over the last...
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PRESS RELEASE Around 550 cartons of crisp JAZZ™ apples, fresh from the orchards of Hawkes Bay, are winging their...
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The interactive directory aims to connect growers with agtech start-ups, allow these start-ups to reach potential investors, and provide...
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The mangoes, called Taiyo no Tamago (Egg of the Sun), fetched the sum in the season’s first auction at...
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Todd McMyn's plans include a renewed focus on improving transparency and efficiency in operations, strengthening relationships with orchardists and...
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The agricultural company has reportedly signed a lease for 15,265 square feet at 200 South Tryon, taking the full...
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The Australian Table Grape Association (ATGA) has announced plans to collaborate with the Greater Sunraysia Pest Free Area to...
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PRESS RELEASE Hortgro Pome, the organization representing South African stone fruit producers, has decided to organize a promotional operation...
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Though it was initially projected that the country would export a record-breaking 137 million boxes of citrus fruit this...
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Longer wait times at the border have meant that a lot of fruit is arriving to its destination with...
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Fresh fruit and vegetable exports rose by 9% in the first two months of the year to US$662, with...
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A court in Murang’a County has reportedly dismissed an application by the multinational to be enjoined in a case...
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Around 250 people have successfully applied to vary the conditions of their visitor visas following the declaration of a...
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PRESS RELEASE ORANGE COUNTY, CA – Zespri is launching the season with new packaging and a national consumer campaign...
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During a recent meeting with Valencia's MEP, the European Commission's Director of Trade Defense also reportedly said that he...
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A glance at historical price trends shows we could very well expect prices to start off around-or-above US$2.50 per...
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The groundbreaking competition, sponsored by BayWa AG and RWA Raiffeisen Ware Austria AG, will focus on how these technologies...
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The recall applies to 16 states and includes fresh cut watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew sold in plastic clamshell packaging...
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PRESS RELEASE DALLAS, TX – For the fifth year, DMA Solutions is proud to send top performing students from...
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The commercially focused, one-day event that will be held in conjunction with The London Produce Show and Conference also...
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The marketer is eager to emphasise its offer of large, reliable volumes with standardised quality across kiwifruit, pears and...
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The threat by the U.S.'s northern neighbor means that four of the six top apple export markets of Washington...
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While Danone is expanding in the plant-based and organic food market, it has called Earthbound Farm, the U.S.'s largest...
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The supermarket china is joining the blockchain-based IBM Food Trust network and will begin piloting the technology to improve...
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A month has passed since a fly was last found on the north shore, and two months since the...
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In the U.S., the local blueberry market is strengthening, while there is rising interest in white seedless table grape...
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The Dutch fruit and vegetable company suffered marked losses due to poor weather conditions and increased market competition, but...
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The multinational's banks have given their support to the plan aimed at recovering after what was a very challenging...
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The court ruled that the company was liable for the sickness of a farmer who inhaled one of its...
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Technical experts are assessing the find and any measures that might need to be taken as the pest species...
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The country’s topfruit marketing window and prices look set to come under pressure, but trade body Hortgro says fruit...
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Jim Prevor asks: "Who is buying product not in compliance with leafy greens metrics and where are the industry...
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Banana and pineapple exports are anticipated to be down by 20% and 10% year-on-year, partly as the result of...
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The Commission initiates its highly targeted advertising campaign in California, with hopes to make a favorable impression on "premium...
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The Commission initiates its highly targeted advertising campaign in California, with hopes to make a favorable impression on "premium...
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The company's sustainable move reflects a greater trend in the UK: a growing number of vegan, vegetarian, or 'flexitarian'...
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The company's sustainable move reflects a greater trend in the UK: a growing number of vegan, vegetarian, or 'flexitarian'...
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Nakahara Shigehito of the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture (MAFF) visited mandarin orchards and packhouses between April 1-5, as part...
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The company says optimizing this technology could reap huge benefits for those in the produce industry, including decreased food...
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Decreased projected production rates for various citrus fruits in Florida are largely to blame for April's slightly less hopeful...
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PRESS RELEASE Los Angeles – Wonderful® Pistachios, America’s fastest-growing snack brand, will host the first Plant-Based Nutrition Leadership Symposium™...
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The port operator and terminal's deal with Chiquita Fresh North America will see the continued presence of the company...
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In response to U.S. tariffs on aluminum and steel imports from Canada, the U.S. could be hit by duties...
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The Australian field robotics startup has launched onto the agtech scene, securing funding to commercialize its automated farm equipment...
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Agronometrics highlights some of the particularities surrounding blueberries and predicts that prices will rise for a few more days...
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The new office will act as a hub for the kiwifruit industry, bringing together New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers (NZKGI)...
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The company's advisors will be visiting citrus and avocado farms in Peru, Argentina and Chile ahead of the 2019...
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The Ireland-based multinational has announced numerous board changes, including two retirements and one new appointee who is currently a...
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The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research has created a public-private partnership to study how to help plants thrive...
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The banana cartons with the cocaine packets allegedly arrived by ship from Latin America, but authorities did not specify...
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View the full April 2019 Market News report which also includes information of total U.S. apple holdings by variety...
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The head of the Table Grape Growers Association of Mexico also said that more than half a million boxes...
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Representatives from various companies along the supply chain in Mexico and the U.S. say the biggest price rise in...
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Exports are likely to surpass the previous year’s level as there is a rise in the output of export-quality...
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The supermarket giant has pledged to reform its packaging procedures and labeling practices with a number of environmentally-friendly initiatives,...
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In hopes of improving its industry, the board has approved new 11 research projects to study multiple angles of...
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An organizer of the variety-specific two-day event says Maluma is now reaching an"inevitable production scale where market resistance is...
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As of today, overseas visitors can apply to vary the conditions of their visitor visa to allow up to...
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The crop is forecast to be up 31% this season, reflecting an expectation for expanded production in all major...
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The plum variety has traditionally been sold on the processed market, but exports of fresh fruit to China have...
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After “Securing the Future of American Agriculture” hearing, US committee is commended for its solution-oriented stance in ensuring the...
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U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to close the southern border are proving to be a windfall for Mexican avocado...
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With high hopes for its green kiwifruit brand, the Origine Group consortium plans to sell 2,000MT of Italian fruit...
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The company is minimizing the aggressive de-greening process on Star Ruby Grapefruit and improving its packhouse and equipment for...
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The Walmart-owned group managed to increase its market share to 15.4% in the 12 weeks to March 24, according...
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The state government has granted over US$8 million in funding to aid the TR4 Management and Containment Program, but...
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The Peruvian multinational posted a 20% rise in EBITDA in 2018, thanks largely to an 80% increase in blueberry...
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It says that because of the large reassignment of CBP officers, importers and exporters should expect to see “a...
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Superfresh's proprietary apple variety grew more than four-fold in dollar sales and more than five-fold in volume, according to...
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Luis Aragón of Agronometrics says that with the U.S. market set to start its seasonal price climb at any...
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The company says the ideal loading time for California cherries will be May 20 - June 20, making Memorial...
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If approved, U.S. importers would be able to source from one of Latin America's biggest mango-growing countries. The post U.S.:...
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DSV’s combination with Panalpina’s air- and sea-freight operations will create the world’s fourth-largest freight-forwarding company, with only DHL Logistics,...
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According to the RaboResearch report, Tomato Fight: What Is at Stake?, if parties reach a renewed suspension agreement, specific...
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The country notched a 40% year-on-year increase in exports this season and in 2018 became the world's third-largest table...
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Australia, one of the world's top almond exporters, hopes to new access will also help it to further penetrate...
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Despite indications a few days ago that the U.S. state of California might be out of the rain cycle,...
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The wood-boring granulate ambrosia beetle has been detected in four Auckland areas since late February, according to Biosecurity New...
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In Europe in week 12, stonefruit prices fell while table grape prices remained flat and blueberry prices registered an...
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Customers at two stores will see 45 produce items including varieties of apples, mushrooms, peppers, onions, bananas and avocados...
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The greenhouse will create around 60 permanent jobs and is expected to begin operations in early fall 2019, providing...
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One exporter noted that it has been a “complicated” season, with prices in line with expectations in Europe and...
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In this instalment, UAV-IQ discusses the benefits of two of the five main categories of "beneficials" used in biological...
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Fyffes’ initial suspension in May 2018 followed formal complaints made over the treatment of workers at its Suragroh farm...
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The ruling comes after the jury last week determined that a California man's exposure to the weed killer was...
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The hailstorm is believed to be one of the biggest natural disasters to hit a single avocado orchard in...
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The technique developed by Plant & Food Research, which involves optimized canopy management and tree architecture, is also said...
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Federal jurors are deliberating whether Monsanto's owner Bayer is liable for a California man's cancer, after earlier this month...
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Investigators say they have uncovered a €6 million scam in which huge volumes of Italian kiwifruit were passed off...
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California shipments through last week only added up to 7% of the volume for that same time period in...
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The U.S.-based, family-owned firm that was named Grower of the Year in 2018 by Tesco aims to tap into...
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PRESS RELEASE New customers for our Greek Kiwi Jupiter Group’s strong supply of Greek Kiwi is continuing to export,...
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PRESS RELEASE West Bridgewater, Massachusetts – March is Equal Exchange Banana Month. Every year, Equal Exchange dedicates this month...
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New Zealand's largest apple grower-exporter T&G Global achieved the breakthrough following four years of working with U.S.-based technology partner...
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The first step is to make electricity fully renewable for Wonderful's U.S. operations by 2025, before a 100% roll-out...
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Season volumes through to mid-March ended up being 74% higher than expectations. The post Mexican berry campaign running well ahead...
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Peru is facing lower prices this season amid rising volumes and increasing competition, but it has recently opened up...
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The North American market may receive 34% more table grapes from Mexico this year, with an earlier estimate to...
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At their best papayas can create phenomenal eating experiences, but at their worst the fruit can be quite astringent...
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A representative of Argentina's apple industry is optimistic for a good season this year, although concerns abound around profit...
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The young man allegedly stole almost one metric ton of the green gold. The post Peruvian Police make arrest...
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We catch up with director of marketing Denise Junqueiro to hear about the company's plans for 2019, investments in...
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QFC has made good on its promise to be the first Kroger market to make this transition as part...
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Pakistani Kinnow mandarin exporters have already outdone last season's volume by 4.5% and are expected to keep output going...
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Avocados imported from Mexico and distributed by Henry Avocado are not subject to the recall and may continue to...
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For the first time, Zespri expects to supply more gold kiwifruit than green this season. The post NZ: Zespri sends...
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The company has rapidly increased the number of grower partners it works with in the region and plans further...
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630,000 trees of the variety are now planted in Australia with trial export shipments expected this year. The post...
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A PhD Candidate at Australia's Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) is testing the efficacy of packaging and processing for...
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Two of the three affected suburbs have now been officially declared free of breeding fruit fly populations. The post NZ:...
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Arrivals of Indian supply led to slight price declines for white seedless grapes in the European market. The post...
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Driscoll's has filed legal action against a berry breeder alleging patent infringement and conversion of its proprietary strawberry varieties. The...
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After the Vietnamese market was suspended for Chilean fruit in 2015, table grape access was quickly regained and now...
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The southern Mexico mango crop is running a few weeks behind last year and entering into the U.S. market...
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The company's incoming CFO Eduardo Guarita Bezerra was responsible for financial integration at Monsanto when it was acquired by...
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With Grapa's recent announcement of an exclusive growing and marketing deal in India, the company is now making inroads...
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One of the world's most well-known fresh produce companies may be scoping out opportunities to develop a new office...
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Australian fresh vegetable exports rose by 11.4% last year with Singapore retaining its spot as the leading market, while...
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In a launch that has been 20 years in the making, two New Zealand apple growers have made the...
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The charts indicate that Chile could be in for a successful season this year in the U.S. market, which...
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Argentine pome fruit growers are reaping the benefits of organic fruit demand in the European Union, positioning themselves as...
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The Spanish citrus industry has demanded immediate steps to prevent the spread of an insect known to carry huanglongbing...
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A new group representing Australia's leading fresh fruit and vegetable companies has set a goal to make produce packaging...
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Some of the biggest names in fresh food and drink connected with hundreds of skilled job seekers at the...
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In addition, pundits believe the inventory at the end of the U.S. marketing year in August 2019 will be...
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The plan, which comes in response to "continuing market pressure", is expected to deliver a REBITDA improvement of €20...
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Late-maturing mandarin varieties in particular are showing strong growth in plantings and expected exports, which are forecast to be...
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A new study by the Hass Avocado Board is based on household purchase data from the IRI Consumer Network...
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This is Vienna’s Vegetable Orchestra: a 10-piece ensemble from the city of Beethoven, Brahms and Mozart that plays music...
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Table grape prices fell almost across the board in the U.S. in week 10, while in Europe there were...
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Most apple exports have traditionally been sold into the U.K. and U.S., but that is changing as Asia and...
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The end of restrictions on the entry of blueberries to the U.S. has been announced for years, but Chilean...
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An industry representative said the figure would mark a 51.5% rise over the previous season, which was severely affected...
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The Washington-based company also anticipates a "very strong" green market in the U.S. in April due to supply shortages...
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The company will release 30,000 trays of the fruit grown in a handful of New Zealand orchards to both...
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The pest usually causes the majority of its damage early in the season, so special field scouting effort needs...
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The figure is almost 10-fold higher than it was in 2008, with the industry having undergone skyrocketing growth. Keep...
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However, president and CEO Harold Edwards said: "Our business is best viewed on an annual basis, which is why...
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The industry body has welcomed the extension of the skilled visa program but says the government needs to go...
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PRESS RELEASE The Guatemalan Produce Trade Association (GPTA), comprised of the major importers and key players in the Guatemalan...
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PRESS RELEASE Auckland, New Zealand, – BBC Technologies, part of TOMRA Food and global leader in turnkey solutions for...
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A provision moving through Congress as part of disaster aid legislation would let farmers earning more than US$900,000 on...
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Volumes are set to drop sharply due to lower competitivity resulting from the government's economic policies, according to an...
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The exporter has introduced new varieties, and sales are good so far this season despite the unknowns of Brexit...
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The charts illustrate that this isn’t the first time we have seen such price spikes, but the time period...
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New Zealand kiwifruit growers and the Crown will battle it out again in the Court of Appeal over the...
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Domex Superfresh Growers also noted the month saw the organic category gain strength and its Autumn Glory variety break...
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Although rains have hindered the industry's ability to satisfy demand so far this year, Joel Nelsen of the California...
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The latest bags can be filled by the SchurStar Packaging Machine, which can be adapted easily and quickly to...
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This year the event will be more focused on farm-level aspects of Maluma such as high-density plantings, trellising and...
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The program's aim is to identify challenges to equality faced by women both in the workplace and in their...
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The U.S.-headquartered berry company has expanded its Fair Trade program in Baja California, Mexico, with acreage increasing by nearly...
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PRESS RELEASE The Dalles, Oregon – Giddings Fruit USA, LLC., based in The Dalles, Oregon, and part of the...
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The multinational import and export trading company not only hopes to capitalize on rising demand for tropicals but also...
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“We are extremely confident and optimistic about the course ahead in our Fresh business segment," said CEO Lee E....
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“We are pleased that Total Produce has delivered continuing good results in a more challenging year," said Carl McCann,...
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Problems with Tommy Atkins have contributed to Keitt being the stand-out export cultivar in an industry that is heavily...
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The company says demand for green-skinned avocados has been rising thanks to the overall popularity of the category worldwide...
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The warehouse that burned was reportedly built in 1982 and contained about 300,000, 44-pound box equivalents of packed d’Anjou...
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PRESS RELEASE Philadelphia – AgroFresh Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:AGFS), a global leader in produce freshness solutions, announced today the expansion...
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The quality assurance program is designed to "complement and reinforce" the USDA's organic standards and the work of the...
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Trops last week sent its first-ever shipment to the U.S. market, despite access being granted five years ago. The post...
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No matter what their individual skills and interests, the UK trade association wants career starters to know that a...
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Numerous detections of both Queensland and facialis fruit flies have been made in the country over recent weeks. The post...
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The U.S. president says he plans to end preferential trade treatment for India that allows duty-free entry for up...
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PRESS RELEASE BAKERSFIELD, CALIF. – Sun World International, LLC announced today that they will launch an in-store and...
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PRESS RELEASE PASADENA, California- Pasadena, California-based Sun Pacific® has hired citrus veteran, Dave Medders, as their new VP of...
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Tariffs will be reduced for various agricultural products including mandarins, oranges, lemons, carrots and potatoes. The post Australia scores improved...
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The Central American country is also this year expecting to carry out its first-ever exports to the recently opened...
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The deal would reportedly be subject to Beijing following through on pledges ranging from better protecting intellectual-property rights to...
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Colin Fain of Agronometrics illustrates the 'dramatic' situation in the U.S. strawberry market over recent months and predicts what...
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The all-cash deal with the Spain-based company was announced on Friday and expected to be accretive in 2019. The post...
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The company plans to import 1000 metric tons (MT) of the fruit, which will be distributed across major urban...
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The Satsuma harvests have already begun and the first exports are now getting underway, amid expectations of continued growth...
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Derek Donkin of Subtrop explains why the country is expecting volumes to be 30% lower than last season, and...
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The chief of China's largest citrus grower was 2018 saw a "solid result", and the company expects a further...
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Heavy rain in the wine growing regions of Northern California over recent days has caused massive flooding, with up...
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The retail giant is planning to open dozens of grocery stores in several major U.S. cities which would be...
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Mexican Hass avocados have since 2015 been blocked from Costa Rica, which alleges that it is trying to keep...
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The country is also planning to consolidate its position in the recently opened U.S., Mexican and Brazilian markets this...
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The U.S. retail chain has unveiled new measures to reduce plastic waste by leveraging its massive private brand program,...
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Ocado said the joint venture combines the strength of M&S's brand and its leading food quality and innovation with...
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The additional tariff that had been due to come into effect on March 2 has now been pushed back...
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PMA’s chief marketing officer, Lauren M. Scott, will be a panelist in a session alongside Adam Cooper of The...
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The development follows the successful completion of the USDA's Southeast In-Transit Cold Treatment Pilot program, which trialed shipments of...
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Brazil has closed its border to apple and pears originating in the Argentine provinces of Río Negro y Neuquén...
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New Zealand's largest fruit company said it experienced poor growing conditions for domestic apples, Australian cherries, and Peruvian table...
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Australia's largest fruit and vegetable company is progressing well with its numerous domestic and international expansion plans and has...
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A producer in the northern Hebei province says he is currently fetching around 200RMB (US$30) per half kilo for...
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The recently purchased warehouse facility will add 43,000 square feet of cold storage and ripening rooms to the existing...
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PRESS RELEASE Temecula, CA – Eco Farms promoted Emily M. Noble to Marketing Manager and Sales Associate. As a...
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Discussions about Monsanto’s alleged influence on government regulators and cancer research have been banned from the federal trial taking...
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Belgium-based multinational said that pricing showed a negative trend across many of its categories, with a volume decline seen...
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“I truly believe the development of the ARRA varieties will positively change the demand for Indian grapes and bring...
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Chile and Argentina are entering into a U.S. market that has seen higher volumes result in prices being on...
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The Australia-headquartered company plans to sell its IFCO reusable plastic containers (RPC) business to a subsidiary of the Abu...
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PRESS RELEASE LOS ANGELES – Giumarra Wenatchee announces its fourth season of marketing New Zealand-grown kiwiberries in partnership with...
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The positive result came in spite of some challenges in Australia - such as the detection of Psa in...
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ADEX praised both sides for reaching an agreement but said that the agro-export figure of US$400 for February would...
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The federal trial comes six months after the company’s share price was rocked by a US$289 million verdict in...
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However, an industry representative noted that Greek kiwifruit volumes are much lower than the previous season, which should lead...
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In an interview with FreshFruitPortal.com, Sun World Innovations president David Marguleas also spoke about the importance of the...
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Following the completion of a successful Moroccan clementine season, the company is expecting a steady supply of W. Murcotts...
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The company is importing numerous varieties of the superfruit and selling them at 2000 rupees (US$28) per kilogram. The post...
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New Zealand authorities have found a second Facialis fruit fly in a surveillance trap in the Auckland suburb of...
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The U.S. market saw declines in blueberry and stonefruit prices in week 7, but the white seedless table grape...
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The Exporters' Association says the upcoming avocado season could be "seriously affected" if the widespread strike that began earlier...
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The scheduled withdrawal on 29 March comes at a time in the year when the U.K. imports a lot...
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An Indian exporter and a Netherlands-based importer do not expect the major delays at Russian ports to result in...
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PRESS RELEASE Camposol has been recognized as the Non-Traditional Exporter of the year, a prize granted by the Ministry...
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The MoUs would reportedly cover areas including agriculture, non-tariff barriers, services, technology transfer and intellectual property. The post U.S., China...
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Mexican tomato industry representatives say they are willing to negotiate with the U.S. to reach a mutually beneficial deal,...
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The Competition and Markets Authority has found "extensive competition concerns" in the proposed tie-up between the U.K.'s second- and...
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A Queensland fruit fly was spotted in the Devonport area last week, and a 'facialis' fruit fly was detected...
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The autonomous territory suspended imports of California romaine on Nov. 28 last year over food safety concerns, following an...
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Nic Jooste of Rotterdam-based Cool Fresh International provides a European branding specialist’s observations in New York. The post Opinion:...
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Two primary drivers for the need to implement conservation biocontrol are the use of broad range synthetic pesticides and...
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The country's environment secretary said reports that Britain would operate a zero tariff regime in order to secure frictionless...
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Mohammed Abu-Ghazaleh also said he expects the pineapple market to "rationalize" this year following a period of supply outstripping...
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The company, in which Australia's Costa Group holds a majority stake, recently inaugurated the largest berry packing facility servicing...
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The company says the result is largely due to higher fruit and distribution costs across the business and lower...
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A load of 1,5000 kilograms of the Class-A drug were reportedly found in a container at the Dutch hub...
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The loan package is said to be the biggest-ever for farm development from the government-owned Development Bank of the...
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"Although it is normal for prices to increase as volumes fall, what is strikingly abnormal about this season so...
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A USDA report also noted last year's reinstatement of export taxes and reduction of export rebates on all fruits...
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The development comes during a season in which India is forecast to export record volumes of around 215,000MT. The post...
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The campaign is taking place in a region of Mexico where the variety is perceived as an unripe or...
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The aim of the new regulations brought in this year is to rebalance trade relations for the benefit of...
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The world's leading apple grower experienced severe frosts during the spring last year, which led to a 30% year-on-year...
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Two other major players in the global avocado market during the same period - Peru and South Africa -...
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Covent Garden Market Authority receives high marks at Great British Market Awards for its work with traders, support of...
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In addition, new plantings in the north of the country are expected to extend the season by around one...
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In addition, the industry recently launched a new TV commercial in Japan, where Mexico is the largest avocado supply...
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The high temperatures could mean total export volumes end up slightly lower than last season, against previous forecasts of...
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Price pressure remained on stonefruit and blueberries in the U.S. market in week 6, but the situation was better...
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The minimum price set by the Ecuadorian Government in October has been the key factor in a sharp drop...
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The minimum price set by the Ecuadorian Government in October has been the key factor in a sharp drop...
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Some of the hottest weather on record has scorched large areas of Chile and could lead to sunburn and...
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Some of the hottest weather on record has scorched large areas of Chile and could lead to sunburn and...
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An industry association says the move is a protest against a perceived lack of government support to the sector...
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An industry association says the move is a protest against a perceived lack of government support to the sector...
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The development comes on the heels of a challenging year for Greenyard, in which profits were hit by numerous...
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The development comes on the heels of a challenging year for Greenyard, in which profits were hit by numerous...
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Jim Prevor of Produce Business says there are myriad ways exhibiting at trade shows and industry events can lead...
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Jim Prevor of Produce Business says there are myriad ways exhibiting at trade shows and industry events can lead...
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The Colombian banana industry closed 2018 with a production of a little over 100 million boxes, marking nearly 3%...
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Researchers at the University of Florida have developed an automated system to deliver chemicals into the vascular parts of...
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Australian Cherries were first exported to China in 2013, but until recently access had been limited to fruit from...
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The WAO also announced Chile as a new member country to the organization and provided an EU-U.S. avocado growth...
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PRESS RELEASE Envy™ apples are turning heads once again. Making another appearance at the internationally acclaimed New York Fashion...
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Having invested heavily into its logistics operations over the last four years, the company will now group together its...
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The world's largest blueberry producer will this month start to roll out a new logo, packaging, and in-store merchandising...
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The Fruitery, its ‘market-leading’ ready-to-eat fruit facility, is packing own-label pots and punnets of mainly berries for retailers and...
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A global scientific review of insect numbers suggests that 40% of species are undergoing "dramatic rates of decline" around...
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By comparing this season's data with that of 2015-16, some predictions can be made about what is in store...
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PRESS RELEASE Newark, Del. – Center for Growing Talent (CGT) is pleased to announce the new theme for Women’s...
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Production of apples and pears are both forecast to rise by 2% year-on-year in 2019, but individual countries are...
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A representative of the Florida Tomato Exchange says that this is "not a political maneuver to block market access"...
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Foreign suppliers' concerns last year over the prospects of the U.S. table grape market during and after the transition...
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It said the early season was "shrouded in doubt" due to the record production on the continent and the...
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The Oriental Red kiwifruit from won the gold prize, with Softripe Ripening Technology taking silver and a top-sealable compostable,...
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The company says the service that will operate between Central America and the Netherlands will result in fresher bananas...
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Week 5 in the U.S. market saw a drop in blueberry demand and prices, but an improvement for green...
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The technology combines solar power, sensors, cameras, and image processing to monitor the farms, providing numerous benefits to growers. The...
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We caught up with Cathy Burns following her State of the Industry address at the recent PMA Fresh Connections:...
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The U.S. will resume an anti-dumping investigation into Mexican tomatoes, withdrawing from a 2013 trade deal that U.S. growers...
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PRESS RELEASE Arrigoni, a leading company in the design and production of protective screens and nettings for crops, focused...
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If successful, this will be the first time New Zealand has hosted the event, the next installment of which...
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The Australia-bred varieties will now also be grown in Mexico following the entry of a third company into the...
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Two Florida lawmakers have written to Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross urging him to end an agreement with Mexico that...
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The rise of voice-recognition technology, set to take off in the FMCG world, is likely to be a game-changer...
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Having investigated the upcoming massive shortage of round mangoes in the U.S. market, Nissa Pierson of Crespo Organic Mangoes...
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“Compared to 1967, where it was all in one day, this has been slow torture," one pome fruit grower...
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New Zealand's largest fresh produce exporter has joined an alliance of organizations to commercialize new apple and pear cultivars...
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PRESS RELEASE Medellín – In the past few years, avocado has become a food item that is opening doors...
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Several industry sources give us their perspective on how the development of the season, which has been troubled by...
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"A new wave of unilateralism and protectionism around the world are further contributing to an unpredictable trading environment that...
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In part three of our educational series on biological control and integrated pest management, Thomas Grandperrin of UAV-IQ Precision...
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The company says it has seen great success with one of the brands since its limited roll out in...
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Almost a fortnight of flooding made it difficult for supermarkets to keep shelves full and it’s left Queenslanders frantically...
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The report will also include key data on the development of new varieties and exports from competitor countries like...
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By comparing the current data with that of 2015, we can get some clues as to what might be...
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Having had a busy 2018 with the launch of several new products, U.S.-headquartered technology and engineering company Emerson is...
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PRESS RELEASE A delegation of 11 companies, led by ProColombia brings the agri-business offer of Colombia to Fruit Logistica,...
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PRESS RELEASE ANGERS – Great success for Kissabel® in Germany, the United Kingdom, Switzerland and Italy: commercial testing for...
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Pilots of avocados treated with the plant-derived, shelf-life-boosting technology are expected to start mid-year in select retail stores in...
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The deal will see the acquisition of hundreds of hectares of farmland and the creation of a new subsidiary...
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The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership entered into force at the end of last year, and looks...
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The banana streak virus can not only be spread from plant to plant by insects like most plant viruses...
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The fungal disease, which hinders the growth of the plant and causes spotting on the fruit making it less...
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The Belgium-based company describes the technology as "crucial for the sector" and says it will launch harvesting robots for...
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The trial was carried out by Singapore-based Pacific International Lines (PIL), which said the technology reduced the administrative process...
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The country currently ships around US$1.4 billion of fruit and vegetables to the U.K. annually - equivalent to 50,000...
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TOMRA’s president and CEO, Stefan Ranstrand, has achieved an international accolade in recognition of his leadership and corporate strategy. The...
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The Washington Apple Commission says it will use the funds to build export markets to reduce the effects of...
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Weeks 2 and 3 saw record export volumes to the U.S. market, with expectations for 120,000MT to have arrived...
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The upcoming campaign, which will be the country's second following its return to the U.S. market, is expected to...
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The three varieties have been grown successfully in Spain and Mexico and are said to produce double the yields...
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PRESS RELEASE Camposol will present its global sustainable concept “Camposol Cares from Farm to Family” (CCFFTF) in the...
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The deal is described as a "safeguard" for Chilean exporters and mimics the conditions of the trade deal it...
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“After the losses last year many growers simply won’t have the funds to plant their normal-sized crops, so plantings...
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The black seeded grapes, which are normally larger than typical breeds, can now be shipped Australia as well as...
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One Guangzhou-based trader says that two varieties in particular are selling at higher prices than others, and also expects...
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The investment company sources its own land, establishes high-tech orchards and packhouses, and markets produce, eliminating the need for...
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The World Avocado Organization expects the category to grow in Europe by 15% annually for the next five years,...
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A joint declaration said the recent recall over Listeria concerns was a "isolated case", highlighting that there was no...
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Cristian Tagle of the Chilean Cherry Exporters Association says that total exports could end up on similar levels to...
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Alessandro Zampagna, managing director of Origine Group, said the new Chilean member would help build a 12-month supply of...
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PRESS RELEASE LAKELAND, FL — JBT Corporation (NYSE: JBT), has announced the launch of the FLEX-ID Labeling System, a...
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The sale of Saba Fresh Cuts AB was a condition of the European Commission’s approval of the acquisition by...
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Talks scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday in Washington D.C. will include a meeting between Chinese Vice Premier Liu He...
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Juan Carlos Rivera of (APEM) says that there would likely be exports of 131,000 metric tons (MT) compared to...
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Check out which commodities fared the best and the worst in 2018, considering growth in both volumes and prices. The...
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New York-based fruit distributor Jac. Vandenberg has issued a recall of thousands of cartons of Chilean peaches, nectarines and...
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The multinational has reduced its profit forecast for the 2018-19 financial year following a challenging November and December related...
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Leading supermarket groups say there will be "significant risks" to maintaining the choice, quality and shelf life of food...
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Jim Prevor, editor-in-chief of Produce Business magazine, says that many supporters of Brexit have fallen into the trap of...
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This outbreak follows the completion of a successful eradication operation to a Med-fly outbreak in the South Australia port...
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U.K. channel ITV and Veg Power have partnered in a forward-thinking, superhero-inspired way to give children the power and...
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While Orri mandarin exports are set to increase by up to a third year-on-year, grapefruit exports will likely be...
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The company said the decision was due to the recent start of operations at the Moín Container Terminal. The post...
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An industry body says it is still expecting a small year-on-year rise in Fino lemon volumes and a strong...
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Stonefruit saw the biggest volume declines over the period, but their export value either stayed flat or declined by...
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Hass avocado prices rose slightly in the U.S. despite the sharp supply increase, as the Super Bowl approaches. The post...
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The recall announced on Jan. 23 involves product that was grown in Florida and distributed in New York and...
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The initiative will see an Irish development partner independently calculate and total the estimated carbon emissions associated with the...