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U.S.: Optimism for citrus import season, but potential disruptions a concern - Seald Sweet CEO
Mayda Sotomayor said that so far there have been no delays or issues bringing in citrus to the U.S. market, where citrus has over recent weeks been enjoying strong sales at U.S. retailers.
June 08 , 2020
Promising Results reported for Cornell varieties in Southern Hemisphere
PRESS RELEASE Cornell University is proud to be the home to one of the world’s largest apple breeding programs. Located near Ithaca, New York at the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station, the program has released 66 apple varieties over the course of its 123-year history, including the Cortland Apple which celebrates an impressive 105th […]
June 05 , 2020
La Dona Fruit readies for European demand
PRESS RELEASE La Dona Fruit – a leading producer and exporter of fresh golden pineapples and tropical fruits in Latin America – announces its readiness to satisfy European demand for MD2 pineapples from Panama this summer, after adapting the business to mitigate the global coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. As well as renewing its GlobalGAP certification, La […]
June 05 , 2020
New Zealand’s newest apple Dazzles in China
PRESS RELEASE New Zealand’s newest apple, Dazzle™, bedazzled customers in Shanghai recently during demos conducted at several Hema stores. Says Mr Apple Global Sales and Marketing Manager Ben McLeod, “This is our first promotional push to consumers for Dazzle and we are really pleased with the results.” Dazzle™ is a brand new, large, red, sweet […]
June 05 , 2020
Developer of TR4-resistant bananas completes 'largest-ever funding in U.K. AgriTech'
U.K.-based Tropic Biosciences, an agricultural biotechnology company developing banana varieties resistant to Fusarium Wilt Tropical Race IV (TR4), has raised US$28.5m in equity.
June 05 , 2020
U.S.: Kroger and Ocado announce three new fulfillment centers
The new high-tech facilities that use robotic technology to pack customer's orders will be located in the Great Lakes, Pacific Northwest and West regions.
June 05 , 2020
South Africa: Delays at Cape Town's harbor as workers are sent home
Workers at South Africa's Cape Town's harbor are being sent home with suspected cases of Covid-19, which is causing delays and backlogs for cargo.
June 05 , 2020
State of the Market: Imported grape prices finish lower in the U.S.
The Chilean table grape season is finishing in global markets, as the country's citrus and apple shipments are ramping up.
June 05 , 2020
European cold storage space extremely limited amid sky high demand
Lineage Logistics, the world’s largest temperature-controlled logistics provider, says more than 90% of its cold-storage facilities in Europe are already full.
June 05 , 2020
Westfalia Fruit creates safety and environment role
An industry veteran will be tasked with driving the Westfalia towards greater heights of sustainability, refining systems and protocols to ensure optimal levels of compliance with regards to environmental impact, food safety, and the health and safety of employees.
June 05 , 2020
