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Biden's immigration reform "fundamentally different" in emancipating farmworkers - UFW

The United Farm Workers and UFW Foundation said the bill is unique in granting immediate legal status to eligible farmworkers currently working in the U.S.
January 22 , 2021

Oppy adds Southern Hemisphere grapes to Ocean Spray

Fruit marketer and distributor Oppy has announced a new grape program building on its exclusive partnership with Ocean Spray, the agricultural cooperative owned by more than 700 farmer families.
January 22 , 2021

Organic produce sees growth in sales and volumes

Organic produce saw significant growth last year for both sales and volumes as a result of new consumer habits and at-home cooking.
January 22 , 2021

Egyptian citrus exports to grow by 20 percent

The Egyptian citrus season has started well fuelled by strong demand and is likely to see a big increase in volumes this season, according to Vanguard.
January 22 , 2021

Peru's ADEX says trade relations will be strengthened under Biden Administration

According to Peruvian agroindustry exporters, trade relations under the Biden administration will be strengthened throughout his term in office.
January 22 , 2021

Chilean blueberries receive Heart-Check certification

Chilean blueberries have recently received the American Heart Association's Heart-Check certification just as promotion-focused months begin.
January 21 , 2021

Crespo Organic mangos start season strong

Crespo Organic starts the 2021 mango season strong with high volumes earlier in the year and with new packaging options.
January 21 , 2021

Brexit impact on produce sector totaling $66 million

With Brexit unfolding, the costs for the fresh produce market are mounting due to the need for new operational procedures, inspections and bureaucracy.
January 21 , 2021

Remembering Tim Corkill, Long-Time FirstFruits Marketing’s Regional Marketing Manager

On Saturday, Jan 9th, we lost our dear friend and coworker Tim Corkill. “Tim Corkill had such a killer work ethic and a mind for the details, those qualities coupled with his enthusiasm for our business made him someone we could always trust,” said Chuck Zeutenhorst, President at FirstFruits Marketing. Tim was a trailblazer on […]
January 21 , 2021

South Africa forecasts later pome fruit season and slightly larger crop

Apple exports are expected to rise by 4 percent year-on-year to 38 million cartons, while pears are due to grow by 2 percent to 17 million cartons.
January 20 , 2021