Post Archive
Opinion: Kroger shoots itself in the foot by forcing new 90-day payment policy on produce suppliers
Perishable Pundit Jim Prevor asks whether CEO Rodney McMullen has the courage to demand the mistake be corrected?
June 28 , 2018
State of the Market - Week 25, 2018
Prices of U.S. apples rose in the Mexican market in week 25, partly as the result of the newly implemented tariffs.
June 28 , 2018
Africa boosts avocado exports to EU, but loses market share
The continent saw gradual growth in exports to the EU between 2014 and 2017, but in the first few months of this year there was a huge uptick in volumes from the main exporting countries.
June 28 , 2018
Opinion: Quality vs quantity - how food businesses can increase margins and reduce risk
Karel Strubbe of TOMRA Sorting Food says there are various actions food businesses can take to cut out defective produce, optimize yields and keep the customer coming back.
June 28 , 2018
Avocado thefts from orchards on the rise in NZ, Chile amid soaring prices
With local prices hitting record levels in the two production countries, an increasing number of people are being charged with robbery of the fruit.
June 28 , 2018
U.S.: Innovation Award winners announced at United Fresh 2018
This year’s honorees were selected across seven categories, including best new fruit product, best new packaging and best new indoor growing technology.
June 27 , 2018
United Fresh aims to raise US$5M to boost kids' access to fruit & veg
The United Fresh Start Foundation's new three-year campaign was launched at the association's show this week.
June 27 , 2018
New blueberry JV with "unique social impact" to launch with Argentine fruit
Three companies from the U.S. and Argentina have established a new brand through which shoppers will be able to connect with farmworkers.
June 27 , 2018
Australia to award Smart Farming Partnerships grants
The grants are aimed at improving soil health, innovation, digital farming and next-generation weather forecasting.
June 26 , 2018
SanLucar opens Dubai office amid rising demand
The German company aims not just to boost its business in Dubai, but in the Arab Gulf and Middle Eastern region in general.
June 26 , 2018
