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U.S.: Fresh produce department performance "closely tied to financial strength", says IRI rep

A joint report by 210 Analytics, IRI and the PMA also revealed the year-on-year growth level that fresh produce saw at U.S. retail in the week ended August 9.
August 20 , 2020

Jupiter Group secures partnership with blockchain provider DiMuto

The new partnership will see DiMuto tagging Jupiter’s core product range, where every single carton and every single fruit will be tracked on the blockchain for full supply chain visibility.
August 20 , 2020

Apeel releases new food waste reduction results at EDEKA and Netto; expands nationwide in Germany

PRESS RELEASE Hamburg, Germany, and Santa Barbara, California, USA – The EDEKA Group and Apeel are further extending their joint commitment against food waste. The outcome of an extensive pilot test in about 2,900 selected EDEKA and Netto Marken-Discount stores has proven successful with a 50% reduction in avocado food waste, along with a significant […]
August 19 , 2020

Sun Belle to expand with Texas cold storage company acquisition

The acquisition adds a fifth distribution center to the berry marketer's facilities in Maryland, Florida, Illinois, and California.
August 19 , 2020

Fyffes shuts UK site after Covid-19 outbreak

Banana supplier Fyffes has shut a UK distribution center after 20 more staff tested positive for Covid-19, taking the total to 30.
August 19 , 2020

Botanicoir builds up stocks ahead of busy season

The spring and summer months are an exciting time of year at Botanicoir as we work to build up our stocks and production plan for the busy Northern European season.
August 19 , 2020

Opinion: Are consumers swapping fresh produce sustainability for safety?

Craig Stauffer, CEO of Vanguard International, says that it may be time to warm up the DeLorean and get back to the future again.
August 19 , 2020

Task force to fight resurgent, cherry-killing disease in Northwest

Scientists at Washington State University have teamed up with cherry growers to find improved defenses against a disease that devastated orchards 70 years ago and has resurfaced in the Pacific Northwest.
August 18 , 2020

Arizona representatives raise concerns about potential Mexican produce measures

Both Arizona senators and seven representatives signed onto a recent letter to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, saying any potential measures could result in higher prices.
August 18 , 2020

Agronometrics in Charts: Berry prices fall across the board

It has been a rollercoaster ride for pricing in most of the berry categories this year, except for one which has seen a relatively normal year.
August 18 , 2020