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Live webinar Nov. 5 - Invisible Forces: Innovative uses of gas analysis in cold storage, ripening and food innovation
PRESS RELEASE An exclusive live webinar, hosted by industry-leading Felix Instruments – Applied Food Science, will focus on the methods, real-world use cases and disruptive technologies used in the analysis of atmospheric gases to achieve peak fruit ripening and storage post-harvest. The webinar will be held at 2 times (both will be live events) on […]
November 04 , 2019
Hazel Tech to expand in LatAm and open new U.S. office
At PMA Fresh Summit in California we caught up with chief marketing officer and co-founder Patrick Flynn to hear about what the company has been up to.
November 04 , 2019
U.S.: Kroger is Amazon's closest price rival on groceries, study finds
The news came as Amazon announced it was rolling out free grocery delivery for Prime members, further piling the pressure on its competitors.
November 04 , 2019
Zespri enjoys sharp growth in 'superstar' U.S. market, eyes year-round supply
Speaking at PMA Fresh Summit, Sarah Deaton, Zespri's shopper marketing manager for North America, said the brand's performance in the market has been "fabulous."
November 04 , 2019
Low banana prices "can't go on forever" - Del Monte CEO
Low banana prices are unsustainable with the banana industry facing rising costs across the board and other ongoing challenges, he said.
October 31 , 2019
Climate change brings more spring frosts
PRESS RELEASE A common theme of climate change is the greater number of spring frosts, challenging growers in both the northern and southern hemispheres. Whilst average temperatures are rising, there are greater extremes in terms of hot and cold events. New Zealand Winegrowers in some regions are reporting a turbulent start to the new grape […]
October 30 , 2019
BayWa to launch manufacturer-independent farming software
Germany-based BayWa says the "milestone" technology "will boost the acceptance of digital solutions among farmers".
October 30 , 2019
Chile: Key port for fruit paralyzed amid wave of unrest
Around 1,700 workers from both of the port's terminals are taking part in the strike, with many ships waiting to unload their cargo.
October 30 , 2019
Chilean blueberries off to earlier start with organic boost
However, there have been some minor logistical challenges for Chilean blueberry exports due to the widespread civil unrest in the country.
October 30 , 2019
U.S.. Potato supplies to be hit by fall weather events
Freezing temperatures and heavy rains in key growing states will likely cut potato supplies and lead to rising prices over the coming months.
October 30 , 2019



