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U.S. ag secretary tours California avocado grove, discusses industry challenges
Commission representatives informed the Secretary about California avocado industry modernization in progress, including high-density plantings, managed tree height, salt-tolerant varieties and improved water efficiency.
July 17 , 2019
Tropical distributors reduce shrink by 50% with Hazel Tech
PRESS RELEASE Miami, U.S. - Hazel Technologies Inc., a company developing new, USDA-funded post-harvest technologies to extend shelf-life in fresh produce, announces successful commercial results with multiple leading distributors of tropical fruit. Results include up to 5 days longer shelf-life, reduced shrink rates of up to 50%, and higher sales in several tropical categories, including […]
July 15 , 2019
U.S.: California's avocado supply remains tight but expected higher next year
"Branded foodservice programs are also down this year but we are already working with targeted chains for next year when supply is expected to be higher," says California Avocado Commission's vice president of marketing, Jan DeLyser.
July 13 , 2019
AUS: Red Rich Fruits secures exclusive rights to Cosmic Crisp apples
“With its firm, crisp texture, and a beautiful balance of juiciness, sweetness and tartness, we’re confident the variety will fast become a staple apple variety for Australian consumers,” comments Red Rich Fruits.
July 11 , 2019
Mexico forecasts record-breaking avocado exports to U.S. in 2019-20
As Mexico's 2019-20 season gets underway, an industry association is forecasting that its exports to the U.S. will break the one-million-ton mark for the first time ever.
July 09 , 2019
Chilean cherry report analyzes 2018/19 campaign, delivers keys for upcoming season
The campaign's behavior, the evolution of prices, and its performance in export markets are discussed in detail in the latest update of the Chilean cherry report.
June 27 , 2019
Spanish police find cocaine haul in Costa Rican banana shipment
According to local media, a gang used the name of an importer of Costa Rican fruits to smuggle in the drugs.
June 14 , 2019
U.S.: Florida gov't approves ag hemp program as "lifeline" for citrus industry
Senator Rob Bradley says an agricultural hemp program could "make all the difference” in aiding citrus farmers who have suffered crop losses due to citrus diseases or extreme growing conditions.
May 30 , 2019
Inspirational educational seminar program set for London Produce Show and Conference
Insightful speakers, including retailers, marketers, suppliers and growers, will seek to initiate industry improvement with regards to fresh produce consumption, sector employment, circular agriculture and food waste.
May 30 , 2019
U.S.: California Giant predicts "milestone" volumes for fresh blueberries
With the rise in category volume and consumer demand, the company says it will start to provide a promotable volume of both conventional and organic blueberries on a year-round basis.
May 20 , 2019
