Produce companies make Canada's Best Managed Companies list

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First air shipment of organic Peruvian ginger landed in the U.S. yesterday

The supply chain for organic ginger in the U.S. is pretty much empty. As a result, retailers have been eagerly waiting for Peru's season to get…

Why there could be a supply gap on celery

The supply of celery from California is inconsistent. "Some fields are clean and we're getting normal production out of them while other fields have…

Several produce companies make Canada's Best Managed Companies list

Mastronardi Produce, Red Sun Farms, Oppy, and Fresh Direct Produce have received an award from Canada's Best Managed Companies program. It is one of…

Costa Rican banana and pineapple grower hits national distribution in the U.S.

Kapi Kapi Growers, a Costa Rican grower-shipper of sustainably grown pineapples and bananas, achieves national distribution after launching the brand…

Technology partner for food distribution receives $30 million in Series B Funding

Pepper, offering an e-commerce solution for food distributors, announces the closure of a $30 million Series B funding round. This significant…

New research results for climate-resilient apples in Canada

In the wake of extreme heat impacting tree fruits in the Okanagan and Similkameen regions, a significant discovery has been made at Summerland's…

Pepper tote bags labeled with a spice meter

Ark Foods is embracing the sizzle of summer with its array of bagged peppers. As spicy flavor trends continue captivating taste buds across the nation,…

A fully automated cherry truss tomato harvesting robot to hit the market

Artemy is the brand-new harvest robot developed jointly by DENSO Corporation and Certhon, and it is ready for the commercial market. The robot is…

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The enthusiasm of exhibitors confirms Macfrut as an international event

56,200 people attended the three-day fair at the Rimini Expo Centre, 13% more than last year. There were a lot of elements Macfrut can be pleased with: the high level of visitors, operators a…

Dollar shows stability against major currencies as market participants await U.S. inflation data

The dollar showed stability against major currencies as market participants awaited U.S. inflation data, anticipated to influence the Federal Reserve's stance…

International Primeur magazine now available online

Trade magazine Primeur has published an international magazine in collaboration with FreshPlaza this month. In addition to the Dutch-language edition,…

Mounting regulations create challenges for Texas spinach producers

In Zavala County, Texas, Ed and Paige Ritchie of Tiro Tres Farms implement a detailed coding system to document production practices for their spinach…

Parliamentary Secretary Badawey announces funding for Ontario Tender Fruit Growers to develop climate resilient fruit varieties

Canadian farmers produce a wide range of fruits, including apples and tender fruit like peaches, pears, and apricots, that contribute steadily to Canada's…

Table grape producers in South Africa and Namibia grow winning varieties

BLOOM FRESH™ or BLOOM, a fruit-breeding company specializing in table grapes, cherries, and raisins, took the honors during the last South African and…

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“We will start to export our bananas to Europe at the end of June"

Egypt is famous for its exports of grapes and oranges, but one company is looking to add to its portfolio and start exporting Egyptian bananas. "We will…

Peru sets ginger export record in the first quarter of 2024

In the first quarter of 2024, Peru exported a record 8,453 tons of ginger for more than $22.6 million in revenues. This increase is due to the growing global…

McCain will invest 350 million euros in its three French sites

Canadian frozen fries giant McCain will invest over 350 million euros [378 million USD] until 2028 in its three French sites in the Pas-de-Calais and Marne…

Renzo Ceruti, Three Rivers:

“This Peruvian avocado season is really a puzzle that we are barely starting to put together”

As Peru's avocado season is nearing the halfway mark, the climate related challenges mean forecasting how it will progress and eventually end, still…

Agromanager

“Traders and retailers can get real-time crop insights”

Agricultural technologies are continually evolving, thus leading to a flood of instant, accurate crop data. The Agromanager aims to give growers a…

medFEL 2024

Can artificial intelligence revolutionize our sector?

Can artificial intelligence revolutionize our sector? This was the question posed at one of the conferences of medFEL 2024. The participants included:…

Spring frosts causing pollination problems for some of the Polish apple orchards

Polish apple growers have had to deal with spring frosts during the nights, says Mohamed Marawan, owner of Polish apple exporter Sarafruit: "The…

“There will be enough volumes of Polish blueberries this year, despite these frosts"

Although the planting of Polish blueberries has been on a high level recently, this trend seems to have slowed down by now, says Sandra…

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Dutch vegetable seed company confirms resistance to Pe. 20 for a large part of its spinach assortment

On Monday 13 May, 2024, the International Working Group in spinach (IWGP) has denominated a new race of the downy mildew pathogen (Peronospora effusa)…

Fairtrade launches a global campaign to make farmers’ voices heard

To mark World Fair Trade Day, Fairtrade is launching a worldwide campaign to raise awareness of the lack of power and influence in global supply chains…

Revenue up sharply by 18.5% to €123.8 million

Omer-Decugis & Cie posts an excellent first half 2023/24

Omer-Decugis & Cie, an international group specializing in fresh and exotic fruit and vegetables, has published its revenue for H1 2023/24 (1 October…

Polish growers focus on cooperation and innovation

The Horticulture of the Future Cluster (Klaster Ogrodnictwo Przyszłości) was established in the spring of 2024. It is an innovative initiative in the…

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A shared South African industry-government vision makes for promising economics

For the fresh fruit industry of South Africa, going solo and operating in silos are as outdated as relying on a horse and cart to get around, says Fhumulani…

Maersk establishes itself at SEGRO Park Amsterdam Airport in Hoofddorp

SEGRO Netherlands has signed a multi-year lease agreement with Maersk. The Danish shipping and logistics company will move into the recently completed…

Viral video exposes use of chemicals on cabbage in India

A video has gone viral showing a man sprinkling chemical powder on cabbages in Delhi, India, to supposedly keep them fresh longer for the market. The…

Grape yield crisis in Tamil Nadu due to high temperatures

In Tamil Nadu, the grape farming community faces significant challenges due to recent high temperatures, impacting two primary grape varieties: panneer…

Onion turns of Ukraine – from free to very expensive in just a couple of weeks

EastFruit analysts have observed a significant surge in the wholesale onion prices within Ukraine's market sphere over the past week. The small…

Blue dream – Ukraine sets historic blueberry export record

In a remarkable feat, Ukraine shattered records in 2023 by exporting an unprecedented volume of over 4,000 tons of fresh blueberries to international…