Post Archive
Lower U.S. berry prices for Mexico offset by other factors during pandemic onset
Aneberries said that despite the Covid-19 pandemic, the value of exports remained stable during their season, and it expects the situation to normalize in the coming months.
August 24 , 2020
European apple season looking positive following "emblematic" year
The CEO of one of Italy's leading apple consortiums reveals his expectations for the 2020-21 season, which include an expansion of club varieties and an even smaller crop than last year.
August 24 , 2020
Dole adds industry veteran to management team
The veteran will be responsible for the leadership of the sales and innovation teams across the company’s value-added salads and fresh packed vegetables division.
August 21 , 2020
Honeybear Brands sets high-impact sustainability goals
PRESS RELEASE Elgin, Minn. – Protecting the planet and producing the best crop possible is of the upmost importance to Honeybear® Brands, a leading grower, packer and developer of premium apples. Honeybear is taking steps to become an industry leader in sustainability by introducing bold goals to effectively tackle some of the biggest challenges facing their business. “Sustainability has always […]
August 21 , 2020
Fyffes UK site reopens after deep clean following Covid-19 outbreak
After three confirmed cases among staff, the company then tested the remaining 182 employees, of whom 22 tested positive for the virus but are asymptomatic.
August 21 , 2020
Three channels to drive 10% growth of UK food and grocery market by 2022
One major segment is expected to grow at a whopping 59%, while the growth level of large stores in only just expected to hold its head above water.
August 21 , 2020
California: Avocado harvests in final stretch with no reported impacts from fires
Tom Bellamore of the California Avocado Commission says that growers are working to minimize any losses of the 2021 crop.
August 20 , 2020
U.S. Northwest forecasting "very promotable" pear crop
Kevin Moffitt, president and CEO of Pear Bureau Northwest (PBNW), said growers throughout Washington and Oregon are reporting "beautiful fruit and good sizing".
August 20 , 2020
U.S.: Aldi recalls Wawona-brand peaches over salmonella concerns
The FDA and CDC are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis, which they say is "potentially linked" to peaches supplied by Wawona Packing Company.
August 20 , 2020
Australian researchers trial Covid-19 treatment with pineapple enzyme
They hope the treatment will provide relief for those infected with the virus and limit its spread, local media reports.
August 20 , 2020
