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PRESS RELEASE Vacuum cooling is widely used in the United States, Europe and China fresh produce industry, Under vacuum, the temperature of fresh produce can be reduced efficiently from the field temperature of 28 ° C to 2 ° C, as a result of the energy consumption from water evaporation at low pressure.   For […]

China and Vietnam opened their doors to Spanish table grapes this season and the industry revealed plans to enter other markets and innovate new varieties.

CEO Harold Edwards said the "uncontrollable weather aspect of our business affected lemon and orange pricing throughout the year and dramatically reduced our avocado crop".

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After a 12-day journey from Chile, the first West Coast breakbulk vessel of the season, Ice River, arrived to the Port of Los Angeles on Jan. 9. 

Renowned blueberry expert Cort Brazelton discusses some major changes taking place in the global industry and where the business is now headed.

PRESS RELEASE Hazel Technologies Inc., a USDA-supported technology company delivering new packaging solutions for fresh produce to extend shelf-life, increase sales, and combat food waste, announces Parker Booth has joined the company as Chief Operations Officer. Mr. Booth has worked in the fresh produce industry for 35 years in various packaging technology, consumer branded food, […]

"If you don't know where you've come from, you don't know where you're going", as the famous quote goes.

An industry representative explained how cherry exports overtook table grapes, Chile's advantage over Argentine lemons and competition in key markets.

Farmers will not be allowed to use the insecticide, sold under brands Calypso and Biscaya, after April 30 this year, when its current approval expires.