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NZ: Apple volumes, prices drive Scales Corp's H1 profit boost

The group's horticulture division benefited from "ongoing investment in the Middle East and China markets and strong demand from Europe."
August 28 , 2018

USDA trade mitigation plan falls "substantially short", says Western Growers CEO

"Time is of the essence, and only one outcome will preserve our family farms."
August 28 , 2018

Apples in Charts: New varieties lead U.S. prices going into Washington season

Braeburn and Red Delicious have been fetching lower prices than the market average, but Honeycrisp and Pink Lady have been enjoying large premiums.
August 28 , 2018

Greenyard's Q1 profits hit by 'numerous factors'

The Belgium-based multinational has now significantly cut its profit forecast for the full year, following a few bumpy months.
August 28 , 2018

Melon shippers expand use of USDA-funded Hazel Technologies for Exports

PRESS RELEASE CHICAGO – Hazel Technologies, Inc., a USDA-supported company developing new shelf-life extension technologies for fresh produce, announces a successful trial season with Dan Andrews Farms, LLC, a third generation melon grower in San Joaquin Valley, California. With more than 30 years of experience growing melons, Dan Andrews Farms tested Hazel® Melon this season in […]
August 27 , 2018

USDA to purchase US$500M of produce as part of trade war assistance

A total of a little more than US$500 million will be spent on fruits, vegetables and tree nuts as part of the Agricultural Marketing Service's (AMS) Food Purchase and Distribution Program.
August 27 , 2018

BrightFarms named #571 on Inc. 5000 List

PRESS RELEASE New York, NY – BrightFarms, the #1 brand in local produce, was named to the annual Inc. 5000 list, ranking #571 among the country’s fastest growing private companies. With four greenhouse farms and distribution across major markets, the ranking solidifies the brand’s position as the leader in locally grown packaged salads for supermarkets.  The Inc. […]
August 27 , 2018

New Compac Field Research Unit to study the fresh produce industry's most challenging issues

PRESS RELEASE Drakensburg, South Africa – Compac, part of TOMRA Food, has launched a new Field Research Unit which can be deployed directly into the field to research the industry’s most challenging fresh produce issues. The new state-of-the-art laboratory, which is equipped with a broad range of sophisticated analytical sensor technologies from across TOMRA, is […]
August 27 , 2018

SanLucar sets the course for growth in China

PRESS RELEASE Valencia, Spain - Crispy cherries, trees full of oranges and juicy blueberries:  Wall-high photos turn the SanLucar stand at the Asia Fruit Logistica ‘18 into an eye-catcher. From September 5 to 7, the international trade fair brings together the most important companies in the industry in Asia. SanLucar is represented for the fourth […]
August 27 , 2018

Avocados from Chile partners with pro golfer

The deal with the 19-year-old rising star will be focused on celebrating his Chilean roots to speak to U.S. avocado consumers.
August 27 , 2018