Safe Cargo records successful debut in U.S. supporting Dayka Hackett’s global export growth

Leading U.S. table grape importer-exporter Dayka Hackett was saved from potentially damaging claims against shipments to South East Asia thanks to having in place innovative protocols from Safe Cargo, the Chile-based specialists in independent fruit shipment certifications and inspections.

April 27 , 2022

Meet the 12 IFPA Fresh Field Catalyst Winners

The winning companies hail from 8 countries, and represent software, hardware, biotech and robotics categories and more. 

April 27 , 2022

How to tell if an avocado is bad

There are two key things that you can do in order to check whether or not an avocado is suitable to be served or not.

April 27 , 2022

Unifrutti reopens the Sicilian blood orange trade route to Japan

The first 10-tonne test shipment by air, which has just taken place, represents a fundamental step towards enhancing the value of Sicilian blood oranges by opening new trade routes and export opportunities to the East.

April 27 , 2022

China's Zero Covid policy to renew U.S. West Coast port congestion, expert warns

Dr. Sara Hsu, an expert in Chinese fintech and economic development, wrote that once the strict lockdown in Shanghai is lifted, the backlog of goods waiting to enter ports on the other side of the Pacific Ocean will renew.

April 27 , 2022

New blueberry varieties available for growers 

IQ Berries (IQB) and Osiris Plant Management join forces in 2021 to provide the market with new high-quality varieties this year.  

April 26 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Sizable California cherries expected

In this installment of the ‘Agronometrics In Charts’ series, Sarah Ilyas evaluates the state of the California cherry crop, which is set to start its harvest in coming days.

April 26 , 2022

How to store fresh fruits and vegetables for better taste

To maintain the freshness and flavor of the produce you buy at the market or grow in your garden, you should know how to store it at home.

April 26 , 2022

Peruvian table grape exports running 13 percent up on last season

Exports grew by 13 percent from last season in terms of volume to reach 531,069 tons and by 22 percent in value to reach $1.4 billion.

April 26 , 2022

California Giant Berry Farms reports strong start to peak season

Strawberry production is currently in the Santa Maria, Watsonville, and Salinas, California growing regions, with the company’s Oxnard program adding supplemental volume going through mid-May.

April 26 , 2022