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South African table grape forecast cut following "unusual" northern rains

In its second crop estimate, industry body the South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) said exports would likely end up between 59.55m and 66.3m cartons.
December 18 , 2019

As U.S. retailers look to U.K. example, there are many caveats to consider

Former CEO of Berry Gardens Jacqui Green discusses private label, UK consumers and their preferences at the New York Produce Show and Conference
December 18 , 2019

EU citrus production expected to drop, prompting import rise

Due to heavy rains in critical regions in Spain and Italy, the USDA reports that EU citrus production is expected down, with the orange category hit the hardest.
December 18 , 2019

Two leading retailers drive online grocery growth in Asia

International researcher IGD says there are several ways that suppliers can capitalize on growth in online retailing.
December 18 , 2019

Explainer: New international guide to fair trade labels

Never has the term “fair trade” been more widely used. But what do all the labels mean? Anna Canning of the Fair World Project explains.
December 18 , 2019

Argentine packing house Tres Ases chooses UNITEC Apples Sort 3

PRESS RELEASE Argentine packing house Tres Ases chooses UNITEC Apples Sort 3, a system which guarantees homogeneity in the quality of the final product and an increase in the production efficiency. We decided to install Unitec vision system Apple Sort 3 in our 2007 UNITEC sorter to always be at the top of technology and […]
December 17 , 2019

UC Davis completes trials with Hazel Tech on peach, plum, nectarine

PRESS RELEASE Chicago – Hazel Technologies, Inc., is proud to announce the successful completion of peach, nectarine, and plum supply chain quality trials with the University of California, Davis. Researchers found that Hazel Tech® packaging can maintain post-harvest characteristics such as firmness and color retention in seven different varieties of peaches, plums, and nectarines in standard supply chain conditions. The trial […]
December 17 , 2019

Chilean avocados close in on Australian market access

An Australian Government report has recommended Chilean avocados be permitted market access if certain requirements are met.
December 17 , 2019

Fruit in Charts: Lower exports of key Chilean commodities amid social unrest

Chilean avocado export volumes are slightly down from last year at this time, but blueberries have seen an upward trend.
December 17 , 2019

Italy sends first kiwifruit container to Mexico

While the Italian fruit industry is in "a difficult moment" currently, Origine Group's first shipment marks the first success in penetrating American markets.
December 17 , 2019

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