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The situation in the Chinese cherry market remains troubling for Chilean exporters, with some 2,000 containers more arriving over the past weekend, but there is hope that the conditions could improve over the coming days if sales continue to improve.

Major Ireland-based fresh produce supplier Total Produce says the group’s entire UK operations have completed the transition to 100% ‘Deep Green’ renewable electric energy sources to power its business units.

Asoex said that weekend rainfall has caused damage to fruit crops including blueberries, table grapes, and stone fruit, and will affect export volumes during the 2020-21 season.

Press Release TOMRA Food announced today its new organization focused on two business areas, Fresh Food and Processed Food. This change creates a powerful organization, unique in the world, which brings together the most extensive technology portfolio, the widest array of Research & Development skills, and the strongest global footprint in the sector. With the […]

HNRG, a company of Canada-headquartered Manulife Investment Management, said the strategic acquisition of the leading fruit grower-exporter helps to diversify its growing agricultural portfolio.

The retailer said they have seen an uptick in cabbage, spinach and sprouts sales as shoppers, still saddled by the lockdown and resorting to more scratch cooking at home, are using them in all sorts of healthy creations.

Is it a mixed forecast globally for the main citrus categories in different production countries, with soft citrus set to see growth in the U.S. and EU, and lemons likely to see continued growth in South Africa but a big drop in Argentina.

Data has shown that apple, specifically Cosmic Crisp and Autumn Glory varieties, and pears have seen increasing sales through December.

According to a release from Ailimpo, Spanish lemon forecasts remain the same in spite of recent adverse weather conditions in the country.

The Dole representative says 'the damage will dramatically limit supply volumes from Honduras and Guatemala for the foreseeable future and will require major investment'.