Beva Fruits International (BFI) and Lebanon Pack House (LPH-CMA CGM GROUP) sign an exclusivity agreement for EU distribution

January 13 , 2025

California Governor issues executive order to limit harms associated with ultra-processed foods

As “ultra-processed foods” are known to pose a health risk to individuals, Newsom aims to reduce the consumption and purchasing of these foods in the state, which could potentially reduce long-term healthcare costs.

January 13 , 2025

Wildfire in California burns down grocery stores and thousands of homes

In an email to Supermarket News, Kroger, which owns Ralphs, confirmed, "Our Ralphs store in the Palisades was lost to the fire, and fortunately, all associates were safely evacuated from the location."

January 13 , 2025

Chile's 85% increase in cherry shipments to China this year could be bad news for exporters

Manuel Alcaino, president of Decofrut, told Freshfruitportal.com that 85% more fruit has been sent to China than last year, affecting prices. 

January 13 , 2025

Spain's Freshuelva selects hundreds of workers in Colombia for berry campaign

This selection in Latin America complements the one carried out in December 2024 in Morocco, which selected 1,300 workers who will begin to join in March this year.

January 13 , 2025

Scientists develop eco-friendly pesticide alternative using citron juice

The international team, which includes experts from China, India, and Poland, developed this method as part of Russia's Priority 2030 national research initiative.

January 13 , 2025

Last year set the scene logistically for many seasons to come for South African citrus

Justin Chadwick, in his latest From the Desk of the CEO letter, says this year's citrus season is going to be full of interesting mix of events in the logistics and shopping space. 

January 13 , 2025

USDA initiative grants $650M in funding for Specialty Crops

The USDA announcement follows the SCFBA's request in December for additional investment in the MASC program and a modified structure for payment limitations after specialty crop production.

January 10 , 2025

Peruvian table grapes on the road to recovery

The Peruvian Table Grape Producers Association (Provid) projects record exports, estimating more than 78 million boxes of 8.2 kilos each, equivalent to approximately 640,000 MT.

January 10 , 2025

UF/IFAS explores new approach to combat citrus greening

Genetically edited citrus trees could help advance the fight against the devastating greening disease.

January 10 , 2025