Canada: Produce purchases increase despite higher prices

Data shows that local produce has the highest level of positive purchase intent, at 83%, followed by  packaged produce at 65%. 

June 08 , 2023

IBO Summit 2023: 20 countries on board as event approaches

This is Europe’s first IBO Summit, and also the first opportunity for the global blueberry community to meet in person since 2019. 

June 07 , 2023

C.H. Robinson appoints Dave Bozeman as CEO

Dave Bozeman has over 30 years’ executive experience in industry-leading companies and iconic brands across supply chains, middle-mile transportation, manufacturing, digital and customer service to C.H. Robinson. 

June 07 , 2023

Mission Produce UK’s new ripening control technology combats food waste

The non-destructive ripeness control tool is being used for the first time in the company’s forward distribution center (FDC) in Dartford, UK, and is expected to reduce food waste and promote product quality and reliability.

June 07 , 2023

Grape Breeder IFG opening new lab this summer

The facility will be functional early this summer, offering IFG’s research and development team more than ten times the size of its current lab.

June 07 , 2023

Colombia Avocados releases handling guide

The guide, authored by industry expert John Bower, covers all stages throughout the supply chain, from pre-planting to retail, on the best methods for maintaining the appearance, flavor, and shelf life.

June 07 , 2023

Agroberries acquires minority stake in BerryWorld

The transaction will provide BerryWorld with a solid foundation for growth with a diversified global footprint spanning the entire value chain. 

June 06 , 2023

Michigan asparagus winding down

Asparagus shipments will be ending in the third week of June for North Bay Produce, Inc., growers are picking twice a day to beat the heat and speed harvest before asparagus become seedy.

June 06 , 2023

Zespri’s 2022-23 financial results reflect one of its “toughest-ever seasons”

With global sales volumes down from 201.5 million trays to 183.5 million, Zespri recorded total global fruit sales revenue of USD$2.38 billion in 2022-23, down 3% on the record result of 2021-22.

June 06 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: 104 % increase in Colombian avocado shipments to the U.S.

The Colombia Avocado Board (CAB) reported a remarkable surge of 104% year-on-year in the volume of Colombian avocados being shipped to the United States this season.

June 06 , 2023