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Peruvian raspberries said to have strong export potential
Peruvian raspberries have the potential to become a major export for the country if they are able to obtain entry to the U.S. market, according to the Peruvian Foreign Trade Society (ComexPeru).
January 13 , 2021
Virto Group chooses TOMRA, renews equipment with Nimbus BSI+ sorters
PRESS RELEASE Virto Group, the largest frozen vegetable company in Spain and one of the most important in Europe, has again put its trust in Tomra. The company has updated its main plant in Azagra (Navarra) with eleven Nimbus BSI+ sorters. This frozen vegetable mixing, packaging, storage, and distribution center is one of the most […]
January 12 , 2021
Freshfel research shows increase in fruit and vegetable consumption
Freshfel Consumption Monitor found daily intake of fresh fruits and vegetables has gone up over the last five years.
January 12 , 2021
Agronometrics in Charts: Blueberry Coalition publishes analysis in response to ITC investigation
This week Colin Fain analyzes the blueberry markets for the Coalition for Progress and Health, an organization that was formed in response to the USITC section 201 investigation which opposes US import limitations.
January 12 , 2021
Opinion: More hope within the banana sector this year
José Antonio Hidalgo, Executive Director of the Association of Banana Exporters in Ecuador (AEBE), says the banana sector continues with the same passion and commitment as always while taking the challenges it faced in 2020 as lessons learned.
January 12 , 2021
Cold snap hits Spanish fruit and vegetable production
The severe cold weather in the southeastern regions of Almeria and Granada will reduce yields of numerous crops including tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, eggplant and bell peppers
January 12 , 2021
Dole has eyes on Georgia for new frozen fruit facility
Dole's new frozen fruit facility will begin production with a phased approach and should be fully operational by September of this year.
January 12 , 2021
USDA establishes weekly report to highlight seasonal and perishable product trends
“This report will help the federal agencies involved in overseeing the supply chain understand import trends as we work to address industry concerns," said the USDA's Greg Ibach.
January 11 , 2021
Ahold USA testing UV disinfection robots in distribution centers
The new disinfection robot by Ava Robotics disinfects both air and surfaces at a rate of approximately 9,000 square feet per hour, with 99% effectiveness against Covid-19.
January 11 , 2021
U.K. supermarkets running low on some fruit and veg amid port delays
Gaps are appearing on British supermarket fruit and vegetable shelves amid warnings that supplies are being squeezed by Brexit red tape at ports and staff shortages at food producers due to Covid.
January 11 , 2021



