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Apeel avocados debut in Europe through Nature's Pride

Apeel avocados rolled-out in stores in Europe, this demonstrates Europe's "commitment to addressing our planet’s massive food waste crisis," said Apeel CEO.
December 09 , 2019

South African table grape exports remain above previous seasons

South African table grape exports to the EU as of week 48 are up 10% at 2.6m boxes, while to the U.K. they are up by a little over double at 960,000.
December 09 , 2019

U.S. avocado market steadier this season after previous years' volatility

In contrast to the previous years, this season's Mexican imports are in a more 'traditional' market. Effectively, market conditions are back to normal, with stable prices.
December 09 , 2019

Indian table grapes could see record exports despite weather setbacks

The higher exports could come despite an expected drop in total production after unseasonably late rains, said speakers at the inaugural Indian Grape Forum.
December 09 , 2019

Australia lifts avocado consumption as production hits new record

Australians were eating 3.5kg/person in 2017-18, but as production levels increase, there will also be more avocados on offer for export markets.
December 06 , 2019

State of the Market - Week 48, 2019

Avocado prices rose in the U.S. market in week 48, while cherry prices came under pressure and table grapes were stable.
December 06 , 2019

NZ avocado thefts: Farmer's trees 'entirely stripped' of crops

"New Zealand is in full harvest, there's no shortage of avocados at the moment...I can't explain the stupidity and desperation," an officer said.
December 05 , 2019

Accel Robotics receives US$30M funding for cashierless store tech

The AI and computer vision tech startup Accel Robotics announced it has plans to install its checkout-free shopping platform in Japan and North America.
December 05 , 2019

Austrian start-up Audili wins BayWa Smart Farming Challenge

PRESS RELEASE Munich – Audili from Austria won this year's BayWa Smart Farming Challenge in the context of the international Copernicus Masters competition. The start-up company is developing a self-learning software which determines soil characteristics on a satellite basis and thus replaces complex soil analyses. BayWa AG and its subsidiaries Vista and FarmFacts will now […]
December 05 , 2019

Ocean Mist returns to New York Produce Show to showcase new organic artichoke packaging

PRESS RELEASE Castroville, CA – Ocean Mist Farms, the leading grower and marketer of fresh artichokes, will showcase its Organic Artichoke retail packs in the “New Product Showcase” at this year’s New York Produce Show in booth #242. Following the debut at this year’s Fresh Summit, Ocean Mist’s organic artichoke packaging is now available in […]
December 05 , 2019