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While the Chilean apple season did not look too bright when it began due to high local stocks in key markets, unexpectedly high demand from one market greatly boosted the campaign.

PRESS RELEASE Philadelphia, U.S. - Jet-Ready Precoolers, designed and manufactured by Global Cooling Inc., are ”perfect for precooling and recooling grapes” according to company founder and president Jim Still. “Small diameter and fairly expensive fresh produce especially grapes,” he explained, “can deteriorate very quickly if the cold chain breaks down or is delayed. At some times, […]

The growing network of innovative grower-packer-shippers will use Apeel’s plant-derived technology to deliver longer-lasting freshness and less waste.

The U.K. is experiencing a brassica shortage after "extreme weather" killed off much of this year's domestic crops, according to the British Growes' Association (BGA).

According to the Hass Avocado Board, Non-Millenials are closing the gap with Millenials when it comes to category purchases, repeat buyer rates, and multiple purchase rates.

We chat with a representative of Canada's Vineland Research and Innovation Centre to hear about the latest developments in the organization's table grape, apple and stonefruit breeding programs, as well as a possible expansion into berries.

While peak volumes will likely see a significant delay compared to last year, the season is expected to kick off earlier, according to an industry representative.

Following recent collaboration on a number of projects, Jenkins Group has announced it is taking a 50% equity stake in CR Automation.

PRESS RELEASE As the tomato category continues to proliferate, buyers are discovering reliable, high quality heirloom tomatoes from Guatemala. Several Guatemala Produce Trade Association (GPTA) members are marketing heirloom tomatoes to help retail and foodservice customers increase the flavor and excitement of their tomato offerings year-round. Southern Specialties has been involved in heirloom tomatoes from […]

Dayka & Hackett says the unique paper used in the Eco-Tote - which is rolling out this August - is bio-degradable, compostable and recyclable.