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Sinclair simplifies compostable produce stickers as global momentum rises

Over nearly two decades, Sinclair has focused on developing high-performance compostable labels suitable for high-speed applications in packinghouses. This effort culminated in the launch of the Sinclair T55 label at Fruit Attraction last year. 
February 25 , 2025

New nonprofit launches to preserve Florida's citrus industry

The organization reports that it's the first and only nonprofit dedicated to offering small citrus growers grants and assistance to preserve the Sunshine State’s iconic orange and save Florida's citrus legacy.
February 25 , 2025

Florida International Terminal (FIT) moving forward with $25M investment plan

The terminal successfully renewed its concession until 2035 and made significant advancements in innovations to enhance its services.
February 25 , 2025

Volumes and prices rising in the global avocado market

In China, Peruvian avocado prices have risen for the third consecutive week, now standing 43% higher than last year.
February 25 , 2025

Fresh del Monte shares full-year financial results for 2024 and Q4

For full fiscal year 2024, net sales were $4,280.2 million compared with $4,320.7 million in the prior-year period.
February 25 , 2025

CEO of NZ Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated: 'We're pretty confident we'll see a record crop'

Colin Bond spoke with Freshfruitportal.com about the favorable conditions that led the country to expect a record kiwifruit harvest in 2025.
February 25 , 2025

ILA and USMX's full ratification vote of master contract agreement scheduled for today

Today, members of the International Longshoremen’s Association Rank-and-File at Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports are scheduled to vote to ratify the ILA-USMX Master Contract and local agreements.
February 25 , 2025

Efficiency and future of table grapes: Grapetech 2025 comes to Chile

UvaNova and Yentzen Group to organize the first technical-commercial event specialized in table grapes, a meeting point for national and international leaders in the sector.
February 24 , 2025

Pacific Northwest pear crop at a 40-year low 

The Washington State Tree Fruit Association informed that this year's crop is expected to be 31% lower than the five-year average. 
February 24 , 2025

Chile's position in the global kiwifruit industry

The president of the Chilean Fruit Kiwi Committee, Carlos Cruzat, told Freshfruitportal.com that the country will export around 128,000 tons of kiwifruit this season. 
February 24 , 2025