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Rain hinders harvesting of limes in Mexico

Supplies of limes out of Mexico are slightly down compared to last year at this time for a variety of reasons. “We had three days of rain last week and that slowed down the…

International Blueberry Organization

IBO state of the blueberry industry report

The IBO state of the industry report exists for the purpose of empowering participants throughout the blueberry industry with improved information. The IBO holds a conviction…

End of the 2020 Season

Chilean citrus exports grow by 10%

According to the Citrus Committee of Chile ASOEX, the country exported a total of 368,000 tons of citrus fruits during the 2020 season, i.e. 10% more than in…

San Miguel Global's table orange exports increased by a range of 50 to 80%

The San Miguel Global company's table orange exports increased substantially during the pandemic, showing a growth that ranged from 50 to 80% depending on the…

New research project will provide insight into kiwifruit disease Psa

A new research project that may help future-proof the kiwifruit industry has received a Fast Start Marsden grant. The project, led by Dr Jay Jayaraman at Plant…

Argentina's fresh fruit exports have grown by 6% in 2020

In the first ten months of the year, Argentine fresh fruit exports registered a 6% year-on-year increase totaling 797,220.7 tons. According to the country's…

Extraberries SA: "Cherries could become one of the country's most exported fruits"

The first Argentine cherries arrive in China by air

On November 10, the Extraberries SA company completed the first Argentine export of fresh fruit in 2020 after Patagonia was recognized as a fly-free zone. The…

Agricultural industry in El Salvador reports heavy losses due to rainfall

Yesterday, El Salvador's fruit and vegetable producers reported losses of over 6 million dollars due to heavy rainfall associated with tropical storm Eta. Many…

Agriculture Minister Floyd Green:

‘Jamaican production incentive program is bearing fruit’

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Floyd Green, has stated that the government’s $1.5-billion Production Incentive Program is bearing fruit, with increases…

Peruvian strawberry shipments fell by 13% between January and October

According to a report by Fresh Fruit, Peru exported a gross volume of 8,655 tons of strawberry between January and October of this year, i.e. 13% less than in…

Global focus citrus

Demand and competition on mandarins getting stronger

North America’s mandarin season looks to be a competitive one on several fronts this winter. Domestically, California is already in production on mandarins. “They have started…

Special Wholesale markets

Denis Piper, Melzig LLC, on club apple varieties and the start of the citrus season

"Every year we are being offered five varieties that claim to be the new Pink Lady"

Apples are one of the staple foods in the German retail trade; right now consumers are enjoying freshly harvested produce. Every year there are new club varieties that want to…

Peru: Non-traditional exports volume up 6.2% in September 2020

The volume of non-traditional Peruvian exports grew by 6.2% last September, for a second consecutive month. According to the National Institute of Statistics…

Mexico reinstates labeling exemption for US food service products

Two weeks ago, the US potato industry was informed that Mexico rescinded its new front of pack labeling regulation, reinstating the exemption for food service…

Hema signs 280-million-yuan order of Chilean cherries

On November 8, witnessed by Luis Schmidt Montes, the Chilean ambassador to China, Hema signed an import order for 1 million boxes of Chilean cherries with…

Orango launches patented solution with magnets

"We see opportunities for reusable lids in the convenience fruit segment"

orango® has developed and patented a reusable lid that uses magnets. The innovative solution is made of silicone and the first samples are already successfully in circulation,…

"We buy growers' fruit that perhaps they cannot sell in their season"

Strong demand for a new Australian frozen fruit range in the inaugural year of sales

A newly formed Australian frozen fruit company says demand for its product range has been strong in the first six months of sales. Aussie Frozen Fruit was launched into the Woolworths supermarket in…

Domestic blueberry price plummets

Blueberry oversupply in Europe puts a damper on South African season

The small South African market is receiving an unusually large amount of blueberries this season, fruit that was grown for export, causing the domestic price to crash to an…

ATS-Tanner Banding Systems AG offers visually attractive and ecologically sustainable solution

"It is not just asparagus producers who want to simplify and automate their packaging processes"

It is the asparagus season - in a way. Usually, the leading trade fair for asparagus and strawberry cultivation in Germany takes place in November. Due to the Corona…

PMA virtual town hall

How will the pandemic affect consumer shopping habits this holiday season?

This week’s PMA virtual town hall looked ahead at the end-of-the-year holiday season and how this year’s changes in consumer habits might impact this year’s holiday season.…

Yigit Gokyigit on the Turkish chestnut season

“Prices for Turkish chestnuts are a lot more competitive this season”

The export of chestnuts from Turkey will commence shortly. The harvest started last week and one exporter is having a higher demand this year. Even though COVID-19 affects the…

United Fresh webinar

Trade, immigration and Child Nutrition Reauthorization under the new presidential administration

This week, the United Fresh Produce Association held a webinar to look at what impact the results of the election might have on the produce industry, now that the results of…

Chestnut demand and pricing difficult to predict

Supplies of imported chestnuts are underway, though supplies seem to be shorter than last year at this time. Chestnut packing house in China. “Chinese chestnuts just started…

Major developments for increased food safety

Insort presents third generation Sherlock Safeguard®

Insort is proud to announce another major development for increased safety in food production with the Sherlock Safeguard®. The heart of the machine is the latest generation…

Minister Littleproud welcomed the release of the National Fruit Fly Strategy

The National Fruit Fly Strategy 2020-25 released today will aim to maintain Australia’s freedom from exotic fruit fly, minimise the incidence and spread of…

'The Orchard' at Montague officially opens its doors to the public this January

Australian family-owned fresh produce company, Montague, officially opens the doors to their brand new, contemporary space The Orchard at Montague. Featuring a…

Financial report first nine months 2020

HHLA resists effects of the coronavirus pandemic

Despite the lasting impact of the coronavirus pandemic, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) recorded a positive operating result in the first nine months of…

Celebrate World Pear Day on December 5th

Pear Bureau Northwest is launching the 2020 edition of its annual World Pear Day on December 5. Taking place the first Saturday of December in coordination…

New dates are April 6-8

SEPC reschedules Southern Exposure to Q2 2021

The Southeast Produce Council has announced that Southern Exposure, which was scheduled to be held February 25-27, 2021, will now take place April 6-8, 2021,…

Bard Valley expands staff to meet growing demand

Bard Valley Medjool Date Growers announces the addition of two new members to its sales team and the internal promotion of three key staff members. The…

Strong supply of table grapes expected for winter import season

LGS Specialty Sales is ready for a strong grape season from December 2020 through early May 2021. For the next sixth months, LGS will be providing shoppers with access to red, green, black…

Edible Garden

US: Crowdinvesting campaign to scale greenhouse grower

Greenhouse company Edible Garden® today announces the launch of an equity crowdfunding campaign via crowd investment platform Republic, which will help fund the…

Extreme wet weather hampers UK potato harvest

The UK potato harvest has once again been affected by wet weather, as there has been widespread rainfall in recent weeks. The AHDB reported that while 77% of…

Vietnam: HAGL sells 35 million shares to restructure loan

HAGL, once a leading real estate firm in Vietnam, has been growing fruits and vegetables since 2016, mainly providing passion fruit, bananas, dragon fruit and…

Bolt Threads

Vegan leather

Mushroom 'unleather' embraced by major fashion brands

Recently, the world has been starting to embrace a more sustainable and animal-friendly alternative: vegan leather. In fact, according to a report by Grand View Research, the…

Retail

JD.com is aiming for a network of 5mln physical stores in the next 3 years

Poundland: 10 new stores in the UK and Ireland before Christmas

Russia: O'Key Group’s board approves GDR listing on Moscow exchangeRussian food retailer O'Key Group has announced that its board of directors has approved the its plan to…

FreshPlaza Funny

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