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U.S.: Limoneira downgrades earnings forecast following "overabundance" of large lemons

Excessive winter rains in Southern California created an oversupply of large fresh lemons in the citrus industry, it said. This resulted in an "industry-wide decrease of lemon carton pricing and volume".
August 29 , 2019

New method developed for organic fraud detection

The method provides a deeper, more accurate portrayal of whether produce is indeed organic, according to the Danish researchers.
August 29 , 2019

Peru chosen as 'Partner Country' of Asia Fruit Logistica 2019

PRESS RELEASE Peru has been chosen by Asia’s leading international trade fair for fresh produce, Asia Fruit Logistica, as its ‘Partner Country’. The event is taking place for the twelfth time on 4-6 September at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong and this is the first time it will be showcasing a specific market in recognition of […]
August 28 , 2019

U.S.: Kroger to build one of first automated warehouses in Dallas

Kroger says it plans for the facility to help solve some of the food desert issues in southern Dallas and create jobs for area residents.
August 28 , 2019

Australian grape exports surpass half billion dollar mark for first time

The Australian Table Grapes Association explained that growth in Japan's market has especially been incredible: “We are now the biggest Southern Hemisphere supplier to that country.”
August 28 , 2019

Greenyard sees profit recovery, expects positive H1

Greenyard says it expects the first half-year EBITDA to land in the range of EUR 43m-45m. This is a sharp recovery versus the previous half-year, which finished at almost half of this figure.
August 28 , 2019

Scientists discover key to increasing crop yields in salty farmlands

"With what we've found, lands that are now unable to sustain plant life due to high salinity could once again be used for crops," says scientist.
August 28 , 2019

USApple Unveils New Logo

PRESS RELEASE Falls Church, Va. — The U.S. Apple Association today unveiled its new logo. The visual identity embodies USApple’s mission to be the unifying voice of the apple industry, while giving a fresh, appealing new look to the association. The new logo direction is inspired by the next generation of leaders in the apple […]
August 27 , 2019

Hazel Tech announces successful pear study with Oregon State University

PRESS RELEASE Chicago - Hazel Technologies Inc., a company developing new, USDA-funded post-harvest technologies to extend shelf-life in fresh produce, announces a successful commercial study completed with Oregon State University’s Mid-Columbia Agricultural Research and Extension Center located in Hood River, Oregon.  The study focused on better understanding the benefits of Hazel® Pear packing inserts on […]
August 27 , 2019

U.S.: Amazon joins Walmart in reporting Tesla solar panel fire

While Tesla has called the Amazon fire an “isolated event", a Business Insider report claims that Tesla was aware of problems related to its solar panels since the summer of 2018.
August 27 , 2019