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Organic pioneer Misionero celebrates 50 years

Misionero continues to shape the American diet, offering exceptional organic products and innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of consumers.
July 10 , 2023

The world's southernmost cherries are produced using artificial light

In a small town along the Carretera Austral, there is no natural heat to produce cherries, which means producers must create a microclimate to grow the fruit, protecting it from the cold and heavy winds. 
July 10 , 2023

Sun Belle announces new berry supply chain director

Ian Grigg will be managing supply from production through order fulfillment. He rejoined Sun Belle at the end of May.
July 10 , 2023

Chiquita’s campaign: “It Peels so Good”

The campaign aims at reinforcing Chiquita’s leadership role in the banana category while celebrating its quality, taste, personality, and heritage.  
July 07 , 2023

Canadian duty changes are coming

The federal government is launching a multi-year initiative that will transform the collection of duties and taxes for goods imported into Canada.
July 07 , 2023

Hass avocado sales grew 20% during St. Patrick’s Day

The report details the retail dollar sales, volume, and average sale price for Hass avocados during the Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day, and St. Patrick’s Day holiday weeks.
July 07 , 2023

Piura mango exports hindered by lack of flowering

Producers are warning that December exports to Europe would be virtually non-existent if the situation continues.
July 07 , 2023

Water saving and extreme drought, Arrigoni comes out top in an independent test 

PRESS RELEASE Trials performed in France provide fresh confirmation of the quality and efficiency of Arrigoni solutions, not just for active protection against insects and diseases but also for shading crops and thus saving water. The results of a three-year trial conducted at Biltzheim in the Haut-Rhin département furnish concrete proof that the Arrigoni Prisma® range is the […]
July 07 , 2023

Chile's main market for frozen blueberries is North America

Chile keeps leading global exports of frozen blueberries in 2023, both conventional and organic. 
July 06 , 2023

OPS keynote addresses 63 million tons of food waste

A U.S. grocery store’s net monthly profits are $40,000. This figure happens to match the estimated value of monthly food waste. Ryan Begin, CEO and co-founder at Divert, is addressing this on July 12 at the Organic Produce Summit in Monterey.
July 06 , 2023