Del Monte partners with infrastructure investment manager

Fresh Del Monte's CEO says the partnership accelerates it "into the new digital era through selective investments in infrastructural technology that will help reduce and/or eliminate bottlenecks in our supply chain, driving us to be more efficient".

June 03 , 2021

Organic-certified hydroponic greenhouse opens doors in Colorado

Spring Born, a 3.5-acre indoor hydroponic farm, is breaking ground in the controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) industry.

June 02 , 2021

FDA encourages food companies to vaccinate seasonal ag workers

Healthy workers help to ensure the availability of a safe and plentiful food supply, the FDA said.

June 02 , 2021

IFCO launches new Banana Lift Lock crates

IFCO's Banana Lift Lock crates are specially designed for secure transportation of bananas throughout the supply chain.

June 02 , 2021

Del Monte launches 'Bunch of Good' campaign emphasizing global CSR efforts

The major North American supplier of fruits and vegetables said the campaign first rolls out new “Bunch of Good” produce stickers and tags for its bananas and pineapples.

June 02 , 2021

OZblu claims record blueberry sea voyage length

United Exports also spoke about its investments in Southern Hemisphere countries and provided a forecast for South African blueberry production this year.

June 02 , 2021

Unrest in Colombia hits agricultural sector, paralyzes key Pacific port

The month-long protests and roadblocks in Colombia are impacting the agricultural industry, leading to food loss and problems with the control and monitoring of pests on fruit crops.

June 01 , 2021

Agronometrics in Charts: High-priced Chilean plum season ends as California gears up

The charts illustrate not only the high pricing this year but also how California's plum volumes have fallen dramatically since 2000.

June 01 , 2021

Nature's Pride and Apeel extend range with mangoes that last twice as long

By treating mangoes with plant-based protection, the mango avocado supplier says it is taking the next step in fighting food waste and increasing the sustainability of fresh food.

June 01 , 2021

Peru: ProHass estimates one-third uptick in avocado exports

ProHass Peru estimates that 460,000 metric tons of Hass avocados will be exported for an increase of almost 30 percent year-on-year.

May 31 , 2021