Compostable packaging may outperform plastic for fresh produce shelf-life, studies find

Compostable packaging is as effective as conventional plastic and may even outperform it for shelf-life of fresh produce, two peer-reviewed studies have revealed.

July 21 , 2021

South Africa's ZZ2 to build one of world's biggest avocado packhouses

The 11,200 meters squared facility will be used to pack avocados and tomatoes and is set to have the first avocados packed and shipped in February of next year.

July 20 , 2021

Agronometrics in Charts: Cherry prices and volumes in the U.S. market

For the majority of this year, average cherry prices were much lower than those recorded in 2020 and this week we research why.

July 20 , 2021

Florida Tomato Exchange accuses FPAA of "scaremongering" over suspension agreement

In a release, the FTE said that, contrary to the FPAA's claims, it hasn’t proposed any changes to the agreement.

July 19 , 2021

U.S. retailers see longer-lasting limes with Apeel

New data from U.S. retailers has highlighted the impact of limes treated with Apeel, with the edible plant-based coating significantly increasing shelf-life and maintaining the green color for longer.

July 19 , 2021

As a joint venture collapsed, a leading mandarin brand was born

The largest citrus grower in North America, Wonderful Citrus, launched its Halos brand several years ago under unusual circumstances and amid spectacular growth in the U.S. seedless mandarin market. 

July 19 , 2021

U.K.: Pomegranate arils buck prepared fruit trend with ample room for growth

At a time when many prepared fruits have been challenged severely by the pandemic, sales of pomegranate seeds have experienced year-on-year double-digit growth.

July 16 , 2021

Oppy partners with Apeel for Eco Farms avocados

Having acquired a 65 percent stake of Eco Farms in spring 2020, Oppy is looking to add more value to its strategic avocado partnership with Apeel's sustainable 'peel' coating.

July 14 , 2021

Global avocado production estimated to triple from 2010 to 2030

The OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2021-2030 says that, while avocado has the lowest production level among the major tropical fruits, it has experienced the fastest growth in production in recent years.

July 12 , 2021

Kenya to resume mango exports to Europe after eight years

Kephis Chief Inspector George Momanyi said the resumption of exports comes at a time when there is a huge gap in the global market as big suppliers such as China and India are in off-peak season.

July 12 , 2021