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Fresh Del Monte Europe highlights its sustainability efforts on packaging
PRESS RELEASE Del Monte Europe, a subsidiary of global leader in fresh fruits and vegetables Fresh Del Monte Fresh Produce Inc., has launched a new way of communicating its ongoing efforts in sustainable farming and bio-diversity protection by implementing such facts and information onto their pineapple tags and banana stickers. Since February 2020, Del Monte […]
July 21 , 2020
Agronometrics in Charts: A look back at the history of National Blueberry Month
July is an auspicious month for blueberries. Not only does it bring the blue to the red, white and blue on the Fourth of July, it’s also National Blueberry Month.
July 21 , 2020
Ecuadorian banana industry troubled by spot market price collapse
The average spot market per-box price for the fruit of US$3.50 is almost half of the government-implemented minimum price that exporters must pay to growers.
July 21 , 2020
New partnership to bring world's first self-driving truck network to North America
The companies are now creating digital routes, terminals, and a monitoring system that tracks its trucks to create a well-rounded and safe autonomous network.
July 21 , 2020
Mission Produce and Hazel Technologies unveil new avocado post-harvest program
The "win-win" technology - a quarter-sized biodegradable insert - not only extends avocado shelf life but is also delivers environmental benefits.
July 20 , 2020
Naturipe provides value-added packs of 'contact-free' blueberries for foodservice
Naturipe Farms’ Value-Added Fresh division has shared details of its diversified and elevated foodservice program, for which it has developed value-added blueberry packs.
July 20 , 2020
Strong U.S. sales for Chilean lemons, season in full swing
It's Chilean lemon season and exports to the U.S. will remain steady until September with figures showing strong sales and volumes for 2020, on par with last season.
July 20 , 2020
South African citrus industry eyes smoother logistics with new port operator chief
Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) brought on Velile Dube as its new chief executive effective from July 1, following years of delays at key ports for agricultural exports.
July 20 , 2020
Duda Farm Fresh Foods brings imported citrus to the U.S. for the 18th season
PRESS RELEASE Just in time for the summer season, Duda Farm Fresh Foods launches its 18th consecutive import citrus program. Now through October, Duda Farm Fresh Foods will import citrus to the U.S. from the southern hemisphere with guaranteed optimal quality, flavor and volume. Duda Farm Fresh Food’s line of imported citrus, sold under the Dandy® label, includes clementines, lemons, navels, and Cara Cara oranges. This […]
July 17 , 2020
Generation Farms now distributing white and purple premium garlic
PRESS RELEASE Generation Farms, a leading grower-shipper of organic and conventional onions, watermelon, zucchini, squash, and other fresh fruits and vegetables, today announced they are continuing to expand their product line with premium garlic. White and purple garlic are available immediately in several retail and bulk pack sizes, including the following as well as others, […]
July 17 , 2020
