Fruit quality issues could cost New Zealand kiwifruit industry up to NZ$500 million

Zespri chairman Bruce Cameron said in an update to the industry that fruit loss and quality claims were well above historical averages.

August 26 , 2022

UK supermarkets gradually eliminating expiration dates on perishable items

Asda, Co-Op, Morrisons, Waitrose, Tesco Plc and Marks & Spencer Group Plc have all announced a total or partial scrapping of their traditional “best before” and “use by” dates on certain products.

August 25 , 2022

San Diego County placed under quarantine following Mexican fruit fly detection

The news follows the detection of six flies and one larva in and around the unincorporated area of Valley Center. 

August 25 , 2022

Cold treatment for South African apples and pears approved by India

Jacques du Preez, Hortgro’s General Manager for Trade and Markets, said: “We welcome the Government of India’s decision as it allows us to ship quality fruit from South Africa to India in a short span of time.”

August 25 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Washington Blueberry Commission predicts a record breaking blueberry harvest

This season, the Washington Blueberry Commission is projecting the biggest blueberry harvest that the state has ever had; 24,000 total acres are expected to yield 180 million pounds this season.

August 25 , 2022

OSF expands its executive team

Daryl Johnston has joined the company as Vice President of Sales and Business Development, and Don Westcott was promoted to the post of Senior Vice President.

August 25 , 2022

Pacific NW organic pear volume expected to increase

“The organic pear crop is up with annual cycling, and an increased transition to certified organic orchards," said Cat Gipe-Stewart, Director of Marketing at Superfresh Growers. 

August 24 , 2022

Gold Coast Packing announces new hire

The fresh produce grower, shipper and processor has added to its sales team and hired Larry Narwold as Regional Sales Manager.

August 24 , 2022

California avocado season draws to an end, Commission appoints interim president

During the California Avocado Commission’s August board meeting it was announced that Ken Melban has been appointed to the role of interim president.

August 24 , 2022

Dole releases Q2 financial results, revises Adjusted EBITDA down for the year

Carl McCann explained that the revision was “due to a slower than anticipated return to full operating profitability in our Fresh Vegetables segment and the translation impact from the strengthening U.S. Dollar."

August 24 , 2022