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Retired vice president of Catalytic Generators, Jack Holland Cain, Sr. passes Oct. 17
PRESS RELEASE Virginia, USA – Jack Holland Cain, Sr., long-time employee of Catalytic Generators of Norfolk, VA, passed peacefully on Thursday, October 17, 2019. He was 85. Working in agriculture most of his career, Cain spent many years showing the fresh produce industry ethylene application systems and helping them to provide ready to eat fruit. […]
October 29 , 2019
U.S.: North Bay Produce recalls fresh apples over listeria fears
The recall relates to 2,297 cases and two bulk bins of varieties including McIntosh, Honeycrisp, Jonathan, Fuji, Jonamac and Red Delicious.
October 29 , 2019
Fresh Del Monte swings to profit in "strong" Q3
Fresh Del Monte's net income for the three months ended Sept. 27 was US$18.1m compared to a loss of US$21.5m the previous year.
October 29 , 2019
Fruit in Charts: How Chilean protests could affect fruit exports
First, let’s set the stage. Looking at the last 12 months gives us an idea of what commodities the country exports and what categories may be affected.
October 29 , 2019
U.S.: Hass avocados "shattered" Q2 holiday sales trends
The Hass Avocado Board provides research and insights to this year's growth through regional and PLU specific information on growing the produce category.
October 29 , 2019
Kenyan agritech startup goes pan-African with US$30M investment round
The B2B produce distributor is aiming to waste and address the lack of effective distribution across African countries.
October 28 , 2019
Felix Instruments showcases latest tech advancements at Fruit Attraction 2019
Felix Instruments - Applied Food Science showcased its two latest tools, the near-infrared Avocado Quality Meter and Mango Quality Meter.
October 28 , 2019
Colombian blueberries attract international investors
An industry expert gives insight into how the Colombia could offer an alternative source of blueberries from the region.
October 26 , 2019
Chilean food export groups: "Urgent normalization" from civil unrest needed
A now-suspended rise in Santiago's metro fare sparked nationwide protests since Oct. 18 that have widened to reflect the deep anger that many feel in one of South America's most prosperous but unequal countries.
October 25 , 2019
U.S.: Record West Coast heat could boost production, affect quality
California is bracing for days of hot conditions and dangerous winds, with warnings in much of Northern California as well the Los Angeles area.
October 25 , 2019



