Florida Tomato Exchange accuses FPAA of "scaremongering" over suspension agreement

In a release, the FTE said that, contrary to the FPAA's claims, it hasn’t proposed any changes to the agreement.

July 19 , 2021

U.S. retailers see longer-lasting limes with Apeel

New data from U.S. retailers has highlighted the impact of limes treated with Apeel, with the edible plant-based coating significantly increasing shelf-life and maintaining the green color for longer.

July 19 , 2021

As a joint venture collapsed, a leading mandarin brand was born

The largest citrus grower in North America, Wonderful Citrus, launched its Halos brand several years ago under unusual circumstances and amid spectacular growth in the U.S. seedless mandarin market. 

July 19 , 2021

Kran Nanobubble: Development of nanobubbles to combat water scarcity

Chilean company Kran develops nanobubble technology to combat water scarcity across the globe in a sustainable way.

July 19 , 2021

Walmart to install robots in most distribution centers

Walmart says the technology platform from robot vendor Symbotic will modernize and digitize its existing supply chain facilities to support evolving customer demand.

July 16 , 2021

U.S. table grape production on track, pricing could change

John Pandol told FreshFruitPortal he will be watching retail pricing and whether this inflationary period will eliminate the US$0.99/pound ad from merchandising plans.

July 16 , 2021

Retail-ready products continue to drive produce box demand

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on fresh produce corrugated box usage varied in 2020, finds a new Freedonia Group analysis.

July 16 , 2021

U.K.: Pomegranate arils buck prepared fruit trend with ample room for growth

At a time when many prepared fruits have been challenged severely by the pandemic, sales of pomegranate seeds have experienced year-on-year double-digit growth.

July 16 , 2021

Berries drive 4% increase in Q2 organic fresh produce sales

Organic fresh produce sales and volume in the second quarter of 2021 continued to show year-over-year growth despite the fact that the second quarter of last year was when the Covid-19 pandemic shuttered most foodservice outlets, causing supermarket sales to soar. 

July 16 , 2021

FPAA accuses Florida tomato group of 'pushing to undermine industry norms', drive up prices

In a release, the FPAA alleged the FTE is aiming to "fundamentally change long-standing industry sales practices to the benefit of a small group of state growers and the detriment of the produce industry at large".

July 15 , 2021