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California avocados: Strong retail demand helping to offset loss of foodservice channels
The California Avocado Commission's Tom Bellamore said while there have been challenges, "we have to step back and think about the produce category in general and come away feeling fairly fortunate".
May 07 , 2020
Freshfel Europe releases Covid-19 impact assessment
The assessment, which covers the effects of the pandemic on the European fresh fruit and vegetable sector until the beginning of May, provides an in-depth analysis of the implications of the health crisis for each stage of the supply chain.
May 07 , 2020
iFoodDecisionSciences acquires Trimble's HarvestMark business
The acquisition of HarvestMark lays a strong foundation for iFoodDS to maximize the effectiveness of a combined solution for current and potential customers.
May 07 , 2020
U.S.: Northwest cherry growers set for smaller and more spread out crop
Industry body the Northwest Cherry Growers has forecast a crop size of 20.5m box equivalents in its first estimate of the season.
May 07 , 2020
Driscoll’s introduces mom generated content series for Mother's Day
PRESS RELEASE WATSONVILLE, CALIF.— Driscoll’s employee-based mom community has created a special content series of shared stories, challenges, and tips for how to survive and even thrive during the widespread shelter-in-place resulting from COVID-19. The content series launched on Driscoll’s Instagram community on Friday, April 3 and each Friday, it highlights a Driscoll’s Mom sharing her experiences in […]
May 06 , 2020
Stemilt's large cherry sizes could result in big wins for retailers
PRESS RELEASE WENATCHEE, Wash. – With spring in the air and summer quickly approaching, Stemilt is ramping up for one of the most exciting seasons of the year: cherries! With California cherry production in motion and Washington cherries quick to follow, Stemilt’s senior marketing manager, Brianna Shales, is excited for the many opportunities that Stemilt’s branded cherry products can […]
May 06 , 2020
Opinion: Air travel demand and the cargo impact
Keith Nehring, senior product development manager at C.H. Robinson, examines some of the mid to long-term impacts of Covid-19 on the air freight market.
May 06 , 2020
Agronometrics in Charts: The effects of Covid-19 on Florida's blueberry season
It's been a complicated few weeks for the U.S.'s earlier blueberry production region, as Colin Fain explains in this analysis illustrated with charts.
May 06 , 2020
South Africa's blueberry production soars in 2019-20
The South African Berry Producers Association (SABPA) said the 53% year-on-year increase was testament to the growing investment in, and demand for, the country's berries.
May 06 , 2020
Empaque Don Jorge opens amidst heightened demand & Covid-19
PRESS RELEASE El Rosario, Sinaloa, Mexico – Empaque Don Jorge I (EDJI) opened last week for the season. EDJI is the hometown packhouse of El Grupo Crespo family’s two brands, Crespo Organic & RCF, and Latin America’s largest hydro-thermal packhouse. Originally built by Roberto Crespo Fitch in the early 1970’s, the packhouse was recently revamped […]
May 06 , 2020
