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China: Direct sourcing app for vegetables could be worth US$7B
The startup, which recently raised at least US$600 million in the latest funding round, has developed an app that could significantly disrupt traditional wholesaling.
October 09 , 2018
Mangoes in Charts: Ecuador, bringing high value fruit over the winter months
Ecuador doesn't always fetch the highest prices, but the country has been receiving a premium for one of its more in-demand varieties.
October 09 , 2018
Egyptian table grape export value rises by 10% in 2017-18
The export volume also reportedly rose by 3% to 120,000MT from September through July.
October 09 , 2018
Brazil forecasts huge Hass avocado growth
Only about 10% of Brazil's 25,000 hectares of avocado hectarage relates to the Hass variety, but the industry is poised for massive growth over the coming years.
October 09 , 2018
Hurricane Michael forecast to strengthen and make landfall in Florida on Wednesday
The storm is expected to make landfall as a category 3 storm and will likely affect areas producing crops including tomatoes, cucumbers and bell peppers.
October 08 , 2018
U.K.: Tesco removes best before dates from produce items to help fight waste
Best before dates will be scrapped on 116 additional products including apples, oranges, cabbages and asparagus.
October 08 , 2018
Mushroom extract found to help honeybees fight viruses
Although it’s in the early stages of development, the Washington State University researchers see great potential.
October 08 , 2018
APS18 Preview: Kantar Worldpanel to highlight 10 data-rich ingredients to omni-channel success
We chat with Stéphane Roger for a preview of his presentation highlighting special insights about the role of fresh foods in the reinvented retail world at the Amsterdam Produce Summit in November.
October 08 , 2018
Chile greatly reduces focus on U.S. apple market, boosts exports to Europe and India
Despite a 29% drop in Chilean apple exports to the U.S. through September, average prices were significantly lower than the last two years' levels.
October 08 , 2018
NZ: Frozen berries recalled due to possible metal contamination
The recall comes after dozens of incidents where fresh strawberries in Australia were found with needles pierced into them
October 05 , 2018
