Sustainable cranberry farming: Dry-harvested Dutch berries power Eosta’s season extension

The company’s supplier is betting on dry-harvesting, saying it protects the soil’s biodiversity and extends the berries’ shelf life.

November 07 , 2025

First shipment of Peruvian chestnuts make Chinese market debut

The crop is one of the main products driving sustainable development and a source of income for hundreds of Amazonian families.

November 07 , 2025

IFPA's Anthony Barbieri to retire at end of 2025, Megan Nash steps up as VP of Membership

International Fresh Produce Association’s (IFPA) Vice President of Membership Engagement and Sales, Anthony Barbieri, will be retiring after decades in the industry. Megan Nash, currently IFPA's Director of Education and Talent, will step into the role of Vice President of Membership Engagement and Business Development. “Anthony has been a valuable member of the IFPA team […]

November 06 , 2025

Westfalia Fruit welcomes new Customer Development team to boost avocado market growth

Multinational avocado and fresh produce supplier Westfalia Fruit presented a new Customer Development team, as the company aims to strengthen marketing, category management, and growth strategy. Dani Busseni will act as Global Head of Customer Marketing and Development. “The team will be working closely with leading retailers and foodservice operators to uncover and develop new […]

November 06 , 2025

Sinclair's label knowledge hub seeks to close the compost awareness gap

The company is now seeking to help close the sustainability knowledge gap with a new push to educate retailers, consumers, and potential buyers on compostable labeling.

November 05 , 2025

Maersk invests $100M+ in South Africa's critical cold chain, boosting perishable exports

With the inauguration of the Belcon storage facility, Maersk now operates three world-class cold storage repositories in South Africa, including Cato and PreCool.

November 05 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: Peruvian ag exports surge nearly 20% through August

Avocados, grapes, and coffee beans are powering Peru’s export boom. The country’s agro-exports soared to new highs in 2025, with traditional and non-traditional products alike fueling a $3.55 billion trade surplus.

November 04 , 2025

Ocean Mist to give a new face to value-added line with Roastables rebrand

The company’s updated packaging, set for a December rollout, is designed to stand out in what the executives describe as a “sea of sameness” in the fresh-cut vegetable aisle.

November 04 , 2025

Fresh Del Monte sounds the alarm once again on global banana crisis escalation

Health conditions in banana plantations have sharply declined, said CEO Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh during the company's latest earnings call.

November 03 , 2025

Ethylene application made easy: Catalytic Generators is revolutionizing fruit ripening

Managing fruit ripening has always been one of the most delicate stages in the fresh produce supply chain. Bringing bananas or other climacteric fruits to the ideal stage of ripeness at just the right time is both an art and a science. Today, Catalytic Generators are proving to be a flexible and reliable solution for […]