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OVERVIEW GLOBAL AVOCADO MARKET

In week 40, the export of Peruvian avocados is falling and the end of the season is also in sight for countries such as South Africa, Kenya and the US (California). The market…

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Western Growers Association

Dave Puglia speaks on how the outcome of the election can impact the produce industry

Yesterday, the Fresh Produce and Floral Council hosted a webinar to discuss what the effect the coming elections might have on the produce industry. Dave Puglia, CEO of the…

Numerous improvements still happening in blueberry breeding

Variety development in blueberries continues on in the industry in leaps and bounds. But there’s tremendous room for improvement at all chill levels. So says Dr. Michael…

California sees ample red beets

Supplies of beets out of California are currently steady. “We have red table beets and we’re in excellent supplies,” says Frank Ratto of Modesto, CA.-based Ratto Brothers.…

New sustainability campaign

North American greenhouse grower pledges to plant 25,000 trees

Nature Fresh Farms has launched its sustainability campaign following the release of their new home compostable Cucumber wrap.After two years of research and development,…

Virtual and in-person components

Viva Fresh Expo 2021 to proceed as a hybrid event

The Texas International Produce Association announced that after much research, discussion, and due diligence, the 2021 Viva Fresh Produce Expo will proceed…

Naturipe Foods appoints Jason Bellan as Vice President and General Manager

Naturipe Foods announced the appointment of Jason Bellan as the division’s new Vice President and General Manger. In his role, Bellan will manage and direct…

D'Arrigo California celebrates Breast Cancer Awareness Month

As of 1999, D’Arrigo California has donated over $2 million to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation® to fund innovative breast cancer research. To raise awareness, a pink…

Leamington Business Excellence Awards

Paul Mastronardi receives the Alf Bennie Award

Giving back to the community has always been at the core of Paul Mastronardi’s values, and this has held especially true during a time when the strength of…

Enza Zaden

Enza Zaden identifies gene with high levels of resistance against ToBRFV

Enza Zaden reports it found a solution for tomato growers to beat the devastating Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV). Their tomato breeding team has identified the gene…

Special PMA Fresh Summit

PMA announces third Impact Award laureate: Al Romero

Produce Marketing Association has released the third and final Impact Award Winner and they are recognizing Al Romero, senior merchandising manager at 99 Cents Only stores,…

Global Focus Top Fruit

Raf Rutten, Carolus Trees

"There's still demand for regular Belgian apples, despite all the club varieties on the market"

"There have been many new apple varieties in recent years. Numerous club and concept varieties have been introduced to the market. And they're becoming more popular. However,…

Kashmir apple crops hit by drought and Corona

India: Hail causes Karnali province apple prices to rise

As incessant hail and rain destroyed many apple blossoms back in May, there is now a drastic reduction in apple yields in India’s Karnali province. As a…

Retail

Dollar General has added fresh produce to 6 of its Cleveland stores

eMeals: Online grocery integrations expands to Albertsons & Safeway

Amazon bringing grocery to PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia reportedly is about to gain its first Amazon grocery store - part of an effort by the company to bring more food retail to…

USA Pears

#PearPizza takeover campaign launched during National Pizza Month

For the 2020-21 Northwest pear season, USA Pears is once again going to celebrate National Pizza Month with its pear pizza campaign. This year marks the second time the…

University of California

Study confirms better market life for plums treated with SmartFresh™ quality system

New research conducted by the University of California, Davis found significant quality benefits for plums and pluots using the SmartFresh™ Quality System, an…

Southern California citrus quarantine zone expanded

California: Citrus disease infects five trees in Rancho Cucamonga

The spread of Huanglongbing continues across California’s San Bernardino County, with the discovery of five diseased trees in Rancho Cucamonga in September.…

Cranberry harvest starts in Wisconsin

In Wisconsin, the cranberry harvest season has officially started, with growers are celebrating 26 years of leading the nation in cranberry production.…

Vanmark

Vanmark presents clean-in-place system for potato processing equipment

Industrial potato and produce processing equipment manufacturer Vanmark has introduced a new option to its Peeler/Scrubber/Washers that automatically and effectively cleans…

Researchers use satellite imaging to map groundwater use in California’s Central Valley

Satellite data reveals variability in intensity of groundwater use for different crops, a boon for irrigation policymaking across the stateResearchers at the University of…

More Mexfly quarantine reductions in Texas

Two Mexican fruit fly (Mexfly) quarantines were removed in Texas in mid-September after three Mexfly life cycles elapsed with no additional detections in the…

Using a potato to help get rid of neck pain and migraines

According to Stephen Makinde, the clinical director of Perfect Balance Clinic, when it comes to aches and pains in the body, it might be smart to turn to the…

Air freight challenges will impact early South African stonefruit exports

At the start of the stonefruit season South African exporters fly out fruit to cover supply gaps in between shipments. Around 13% of South African stonefruit is transported by…

"The situation in India gives Egypt a chance to export higher onion volumes"

The Indian export ban on onions has had a positive impact on the onion season in Egypt. Demand skyrocketed and it’s hard to keep up with requests. One Egyptian exporter states…

Polifilm-Ultra®

Sheet coverings popular everywhere thanks to farmers' feedback

"The Polifilm-Ultra® sheets are proving to be successful not only in Europe, but also on other continents, such as America, where orders are constantly being placed. These…

B2A speaks of Industry 4.0

Technological and digital transformation process solutions

Industry 4.0 is a transition that is leading to a fully automated and interconnected industrial production. The National Industry Plan 4.0 offers Italian companies tools to…

Demand for greenskins increases in Europe

"The European market looks to be quite good and stable for Greenskin avocados," says Yael Ziv of Yonatan Packing and Marketing, in Israel. "That's a refreshing change from…

Rick Verhoeckx, Verhoeckx Paddenstoelen

“The Dutch mushroom sector keeps growing, but there are no sure successors”

Just after the summer is when Dutch mushrooms growers and harvesters usually have surpluses. “Balance has since been restored on the market,” says Rick Verhoexkx of Verhoeckx…

500 companies from 24 countries taking part

Fruit Attraction 2020 has officially started through the LIVEConnect platform

Fruit Attraction 2020 has officially started on 1 October through the LIVEConnect platform, which will remain operational until October 31. The opening ceremony has been…

The growing avocado industry hits the Stock Market

In the last decade, the avocado has proven to be a safe investment. The incessant growth of the avocado industry in the markets and the stability of avocado prices, which…

First reports of grey necrosis on hazelnuts in Chile

"During the productive stage of Corylus avellana (hazelnut) in La Araucanía, Chile (October-December 2018-19), we observed symptoms consisting of a brown-greyish spot…

Video Innovative system with nets that do not need closing

An innovative anti-rain and anti-hail system that does not require the opening and closing of nets was presented at Zoli in Faenza (Ravenna). The 'keep in touch' system…

Romanian truffle export affected by closure of restaurants

The black truffles from Romania are not having a good time this year. As restaurants closed during the pandemic, business has been very slow. One Romanian exporter states that…

Updates regarding EU plant protection product approvals

The European Commission (EC) has recently issued notifications of the change of plant protection product (PPPs) approval status within the European Union (UE).…

Aussie Mango Season 2020-21

"Our campaign idea is to ensure that Australian mangoes are this season's must-have"

In an uncertain year, dominated by restrictions surrounding the coronavirus, the Australian mango industry is hoping to make consumers see this tropical fruit…

AU: 100 million sterile fruit flies unleashed on metro outbreaks

Almost 100 million super-attractive sterile fruit flies will be released across Adelaide’s suburbs over the coming weeks in an all-out assault against eight…

What will it mean for farmworkers and rural communities?

Robots are coming to harvest our food

It’s a misty morning near Salinas, California and the advanced.farm TX harvester—a lightweight, driverless tractor covered in canvas—is picking strawberries. Like a dot-matrix…

MSC speeds up shipments to Middle East markets for Spanish fruit & vegetable growers

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, a global leader in shipping and logistics, is developing export services for Spanish fruit and vegetables growers by adding Valencia as new…

Nature's candy to eye candy

Chiquita have transformed nature’s candy to bright and bold visual eye candy on London’s iconic double-decker buses and Cromination’s large format digital screens.

Carrefour

Carrefour: Kraft paper bags and cotton bags for fruit and vegetables

The days of bioplastic (or bio-sourced) bags seem to be numbered at Carrefour stores' fruit and vegetable stalls. Even though they are largely made up of plant matter and can…

FreshPlaza Funny

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