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Washington cherries from Rainier Fruit - The taste of summer from the premium supplier

The prime growing conditions of Washington State create the perfect plump, juicy, and flavor-packed cherries enjoyed around the world and Rainier Fruit has long been a trusted brand that always delivers on quality and flavor.
May 23 , 2019

Apples in Charts: Honeycrisp, the queen of the U.S. market

Average prices of Honeycrisp apples have been far higher than the rest of the pack, as can be seen in the USDA data illustrated in our charts.
May 22 , 2019

Demand for ‘imperfect’ produce prompts Oddbox to seek additional suppliers for national expansion

The London-based social enterprise says more and more UK consumers are looking to buy misshapen and surplus produce to fight food waste.
May 21 , 2019

'World's first' automatic mango harvester developed in Australia

The prototype achieved 75% efficiency in automatically identifying and picking fruit in view during its first field trials at Yepoon, says Australia's Central Queensland University.
May 16 , 2019

Colombian avocados are the business

The World Avocado Congress will this year take place in a country that has seen monumental growth with the fruit over the last decade.
May 15 , 2019

Spain's largest avocado cooperative expands into Portugal

The Malaga-based Trops organization will soon start to build facilities in Tavira, where it will pack fruit grown on around 1,500 hectares in Portugal next season.
May 14 , 2019

SH Pratt’s Halo facility confirmed for Logistics Tour during The London Produce Show

Attendees will gain a unique insight into this new, bespoke, temperature-controlled distribution facility located at London’s mega-port and logistics park.
May 13 , 2019

California: Decision to ban chlorpyrifos based on "significantly flawed" evaluation, says CCM

On Wednesday two California authorities released a statement saying that they are going to begin the cancellation process of the common pesticide. 
May 09 , 2019

LPS '19: Anacail offers retailers more time to sell more produce via in-pack ozone technology

The Scottish firm and London Produce Show exhibitor claims its patented shelf-life extension solution presents significant benefits; from safer, better quality produce to reduced in-store waste.
May 09 , 2019

AgTech company's root heating system 'significantly' increases tomato yields in Spain

Employing the Israeli company's patented Root Zone Temperature Optimisation (RZTO) heating system led to a 19%-greater category yield as compared with the demonstration's unheated control crops.
May 08 , 2019