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Hong Kong is a significant prospect for US fresh fruit exports, USDA report shows

Although Hong Kong has not fully returned to pre-pandemic levels, its economy "has stabilized and returned to growth."
January 14 , 2025

Researchers to use essential oils for product safety and shelf life extension for organic fruits

Organic production is on the rise, and this research has the potential to assist with continued growth in the market to meet consumer demands.
January 14 , 2025

Avocado market: Israel and Colombia stand out in Europe

Container shipments grew by 8%, with notable contributions from Israel and Colombia.
January 14 , 2025

Clarifresh announces rebranding and launch of SMB platform

"The name Clarifresh embodies our dedication to innovation and our expanded focus on providing solutions for all fresh categories," said CEO and Co-Founder Elad Mardix.
January 14 , 2025

Mexican avocado is ready for the Super Bowl with strong prices

The sporting event is synonymous with gatherings with friends and family and is also crucial in promoting and marketing Mexican avocados in the U.S. market.
January 14 , 2025

U.S. apple holdings are down

Leading varieties in storage are Gala, Red Delicious, Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Fuji, and Cosmic Crisp. 
January 14 , 2025

Beva Fruits International (BFI) and Lebanon Pack House (LPH-CMA CGM GROUP) sign an exclusivity agreement for EU distribution

By Beva Fruits International   BFI and LPH have signed an exclusivity agreement in which BFI will be the sole European and UK Distributor of all Avocados and Table Grapes packed and shipped by LPH, a state-of-the-art packing facility located in the Bekka Valley, Lebanon, a subsidiary of CMA CGM group, a global leader in […]
January 13 , 2025

California Governor issues executive order to limit harms associated with ultra-processed foods

As “ultra-processed foods” are known to pose a health risk to individuals, Newsom aims to reduce the consumption and purchasing of these foods in the state, which could potentially reduce long-term healthcare costs.
January 13 , 2025

Wildfire in California burns down grocery stores and thousands of homes

In an email to Supermarket News, Kroger, which owns Ralphs, confirmed, "Our Ralphs store in the Palisades was lost to the fire, and fortunately, all associates were safely evacuated from the location."
January 13 , 2025

Chile's 85% increase in cherry shipments to China this year could be bad news for exporters

Manuel Alcaino, president of Decofrut, told Freshfruitportal.com that 85% more fruit has been sent to China than last year, affecting prices. 
January 13 , 2025