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Zespri’s Northern Hemisphere harvest "will be the biggest yet"

Zespri is expecting to sell around 26 million trays or almost 93,000 metric tons (MT) of kiwifruit from orchards throughout France, Italy, Greece, Korea, and Japan..
October 20 , 2021

Rotterdam freight volumes rise 15% in Q3 as economy recovers

Trade flows to and from Rotterdam have been almost 9% higher in the first nine months of the year, with strong growth in almost all segments, the port said.
October 20 , 2021

Grapes and apples secure second, third spots in top produce sales for September

Between the changes in consumer consumption and buying patterns, high inflation and severe supply chain disruption and constraints, fresh produce retailing remains in flux.
October 19 , 2021

Whole Foods releases top 10 food trend predictions for 2022

Buzz-less spirits, yuzu, Reducetarianism and functional beverages made with prebiotics and botanicals are among the food influences expected to rise in popularity in the next year.
October 19 , 2021

Hortifrut to acquire leading berry company Atlantic Blue

This acquisition will allow Hortifrut to increase its growing area by about 20%, adding roughly 850 hectares across the three countries where Atlantic Blue operates.
October 18 , 2021

Ocean Mist Farms announces new president and CEO

The new president and CEO will be responsible for leading all commercial, operational, financial, and administrative aspects of the company and will provide a clear vision allowing for organizational growth and financial success.
October 18 , 2021

T&G Global forecasts sharp profit drop due to Covid-19 disruptions

The company’s apples business had faced shipping challenges, which impacted pricing and costs, especially in the Northern Hemisphere and Asia, the company's CEO said.
October 18 , 2021

Biden's California port plan won't solve supply chain crisis, experts say

"It's great that they've chosen to do something, but we're talking about a less than 1% to 2% change here," said one expert.
October 18 , 2021

Dole Sunshine Company to create new business in ingredients developed from fruit side-streams

This new venture will focus on sourcing and transforming fruit side streams and unutilised fruit parts by repurposing them into high-value natural products like enzymes, extracts, seed oils and fibres.
October 18 , 2021

Yupaa and Capespan celebrate 5 years of their successful partnership in India

PRESS RELEASE On the completion of 5 years of its investment in Yupaa, Capespan is proud of the success of their investment in Yupaa, India.  Yupaa, a renowned and reputed Indian name has shown year after year positive growth and Capespan has been able to contribute meaningfully to the success of this partnership.  The Karvat […]
October 15 , 2021