Robinson Fresh, Apeel introducing limes with plant based peel protection to Europe

The launch in Europe builds on results from the U.S. market with Mexican limes.

April 08 , 2022

USHBC President recognized as Ag Association Leader of the Year

Kasey Cronquist, President of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) received the distinction from the National Agri-Marketing Association’s (NAMA).

April 08 , 2022

Supply chain crisis: Lidl launches own shipping line, container congestion hits Rotterdam

The company, part of the Schwarz Group, the fifth-largest retailer in the world, plans to start a shipping line and buy containerships to maintain their flow of goods.

April 07 , 2022

Robotic pruner ready to cut down production problems in apple orchards

While the whole of agriculture trends toward automation technologies, the production operations of tree fruit crops still require a fair amount of manual labor.

April 07 , 2022

Interko unveils containerised ripening room

This ripening room fits into a standard reefer container and was developed through a partnership with Fyffes

April 07 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Jalisco gears up for avocado exports amidst skyrocketing prices

The entry of avocados from Mexico's growing region of Jalisco could ease price pressures, in this installment of Agronometrics have a look at the scenario facing pending arrival of fruit from this region into the U.S.

April 07 , 2022

Leadership changes at South Africa’s citrus grower association

Hannes de Waal, CEO of the Sunday River Valley Citrus Company, will be taking over as the association’s Chairman of the Board for a two year term.

April 07 , 2022

Valencia growing region estimates €25M in weather damage

Rains followed by freezing weather have left a mark on stone fruit and citrus crops.

April 06 , 2022

IFPA urges quick passing of Ocean Shipping Reform Act

The bill addresses would address the process involved in making claims against ocean carriers and give authorities more tools to investigate market competition.

April 06 , 2022

Peru table grapes: “one of the best performing product seasons to date”, says Vanguard

While the fruit condition was excellent, supply chain issues were at an all time high, and one third of it's harvest is still on the way to its destination.

April 06 , 2022