Shares in U.K. supermarkets surge amid acquisition speculation

Momentum in the sector follows the conclusion of the bidding war for Morrisons over the weekend.

October 05 , 2021

Project looks at impact of waxes on food safety

While commodities such as apples and oranges receive a single waxing, lemons receive both storage and finishing wax treatments. But little is known about how different waxes and the waxing step impact microbial food safety.

October 05 , 2021

New technology boosts yields by addressing alternate bearing

Agri Technovation has launched a new product that monitors a fruit tree's carbohydrate status, allowing for timely corrective action to ensure an optimal harvest.

October 05 , 2021

Limoneira's Senior VP reflects on success of One World of Citrus program

Reflecting on the program’s success since it was first established, Alex Teague, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer shares some of the driving forces behind the rise of this citrus operation.

October 05 , 2021

BayWa AG consolidates fresh produce business into new subsidiary

The organization says it will strategically develop its activities in the fruit and vegetable sector in order to leverage the potential of the rising global growth through investments and partnerships.

October 04 , 2021

Peru: TR4 reported in over 70 hectares of banana plantations

Almost 17,000 hectares of organic banana crops in Peru's northern Piura region are at risk from the spread of the devastating and contagious disease.

October 04 , 2021

Naturipe expecting "early and strong" blueberry import peak from Peru

Due to high blueberry demand, the berry company says it is is supplying larger packs than the traditional pints, including 18oz and 2lb clamshells.

October 03 , 2021

EU court annuls trade deals with Morocco over Western Sahara consent, affecting tomato imports

A European Union court declared that EU-Morocco trade deals covering farm products and fish were invalid because they were agreed without the consent of the people of Western Sahara.

October 03 , 2021

Whole Foods’ co-founding CEO, John Mackey, to retire

In a memo to employees, Mackey said he’s “ready to pursue some of my other life passions” after 43 years at Whole Foods and said Buechel is well-prepared for the role of CEO.

October 01 , 2021

South African easy peelers in peak U.S. arrivals, with Midknight Valencias coming soon after

Summer Citrus from South Africa (SCSA) has announced that its easy peelers are at the peak of their season and ready for booking right now for U.S. retailers to have on their shelves.

October 01 , 2021