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TOMRA Food opens new regional headquarters in Latin America
The new base in Chile means that TOMRA Food and its two sister companies, Compac and BBC Technologies, now all have a strong presence in the key agricultural region.
July 24 , 2020
U.S.: Frieda’s says this is the summer of dragon fruit
U.S. tropical fruit company Frieda’s expects dragon fruit to perform particularly well this year, as consumers look for little escapes to flee the mundane aspects of being stuck at home.
July 24 , 2020
Index Fresh brings Colombian avocados to U.S. for third season
The global avocado marketer has had two previous rounds of bringing the Colombian fruit to the U.S. market; running those first two rounds as pilot projects.
July 23 , 2020
U.S.: Potato sales have skyrocketed by a third since onset of pandemic
All potato categories across the retail store, except deli-prepared sides, increased in dollar and volume sales over a three-month period.
July 23 , 2020
Colombian mangoes gain improved market access to EU
The EU lessened restrictions on Colombian mango imports that required an often detrimental hot-water treatment as the country's exporters implement stricter operational steps.
July 23 , 2020
Apple orchards worldwide turn to Harvista in time of need
Maturity at harvest continues to be the most critical factor during pre-harvest that influences post-harvest life, especially for apple growers.
July 23 , 2020
Family Tree Farms adds UNITEC blueberry lines
California-based grower-packer Family Free Farms has installed two additional UNITEC blueberry lines, having first started working with the sorting technology company in 2018.
July 23 , 2020
U.S.: Meth found hidden in shipment of green onions
Customs officers at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry found US$1.4 million worth of methamphetamine stashed in a shipment of green onions over the weekend, authorities said.
July 22 , 2020
U.S. reversal on in-restaurant dining opening a "devastating hit" to foodservice produce sales
The PMA representative's comments came as fresh vegetable sales at U.S. retail notched a 16% uptick year-on-year, with summer fruit sales also performing well.
July 22 , 2020
ALDI to open 70 new stores by end of 2020
Along with opening its 2,000th store and announcing plans to open 70 stores across the U.S. this year, Aldi revealed the location of its new distribution center.
July 21 , 2020
