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TOMRA Food, keynote sponsor of the upcoming Global Avocado Congress, spotlights how packhouses can meet current and future challenges

Ahead of the new online event for the global avocado industry, TOMRA spotlights solutions for growers and packhouses who are under pressure to increase throughputs – and whose next big challenge will be higher expectations of product quality.
July 06 , 2022

Californian citrus growers shift their focus to the domestic market

Californian citrus growers are shifting their focus to the domestic market, as rising costs continue to put pressure on growers and the ongoing global supply chain crisis wreaks havoc for both imports and exports. 
July 06 , 2022

Sydney floods add to soaring vegetable prices

Soaring vegetable prices could be here to stay for some time, with the New South Wales flood crisis just the latest in a round of hits driving grocery bills sky-high.
July 06 , 2022

Port of Oakland import cargo up in May 2022

Port of Oakland import cargo volume increased last month despite continuing global supply chain woes.
July 06 , 2022

Fresh del Monte to offer Italian melons

Fresh Del Monte announced its collaboration with OP Sermide Ortofruit to bring Salse Valley melons to Italy and Europe.
July 06 , 2022

Passion fruit is named flavor of the year for 2022

Passion fruit was named flavor of the year for 2022 by Food and Beverage flavor house Monin, which has caused excitement for producer Frieda's Branded Produce.
July 06 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: California pear harvests all set to kick off

In this installment of the ‘Agronometrics In Charts’ series, Sarah Ilyas studies the state of the California pear season. Each week the series looks at a different horticultural commodity, focusing on a specific origin or topic visualizing the market factors that are driving change.
July 05 , 2022

Canada invests nearly $1.3M in high-efficiency fertilizers

Canada has invested approximately C$1.7 million in the development of new technology to produce high-efficiency fertilizers made with organic carbon, the country's Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food has revealed.
July 05 , 2022

Dutch farmers protest against government plans

Dutch farmers angry at government plans to cut emissions used tractors and trucks to block roads and supermarket distribution centers across the country on Monday.
July 05 , 2022

Mexico Council of IFPA calls for fairer prices for producers

Recently-formed Mexico Council of the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has called on markets and retailers to provide fairer prices to ensure a sustainable future for Mexican producers. 
July 05 , 2022