Moroccan fresh produce exports to Spain continue to rise

The improvement can be attributed to heavy rainfalls that Morocco has experienced last winter, which has had a “very positive impact” on the country’s 2020-21 agricultural season.

September 16 , 2021

Fyffes banana farm first to receive new Rainforest Alliance certification

A Fyffes banana farm in Costa Rica is the first in the world to receive the new 2020 version of the Rainforest Alliance certification, which deploys a new management system approach to environmental, labor, social and economic risks.

September 16 , 2021

New food freezing method could improve food quality and safety

The new freezing method, called isochoric freezing, works by storing foods in a sealed, rigid container—typically made of hard plastic or metal—completely filled with a liquid such as water.

September 16 , 2021

Galuku future-proofing the industry with pioneering hydroponic growing systems

The Galuku Group, an Australia-headquartered developer of coir substrate growing systems, is helping to future-proof the global horticultural industry with its innovative products that generate significant water savings and lead to more efficient operations.

September 16 , 2021

U.S.: Rising Covid-19 cases led to increased fresh produce retail sales in August, with fruit driving the category

In addition, IRI-measured price inflation shows that prices continued to rise over and above their elevated 2020 levels for total food and beverages.

September 16 , 2021

Port of Gulfport welcomes Dole’s newest container vessels

The two vessels were named to recognize the indigenous people of the region that these vessels will serve, carrying Dole’s fresh exports to the Southern and Central United States.

September 15 , 2021

Opinion: Want to help the world while helping the industry? Reduce online out-of-stocks

Perishable Pundit Jim Prevor argues that the following is key to lifting produce consumption: Better produce through superior varieties, innovative packs and blends, consistently available and promoted

September 15 , 2021

QIMA: Uncertainty among cherry exporters over new season in Chinese market

Since the outbreak of the global pandemic, QIMA Produce has defined preventive guidelines during the cherry inspection process both at origin and destination.

September 15 , 2021

Peruvian avocado exports have skyrocketed in 2021

With data from one more month still to come in, the value of exports is up 14 percent on the $834 million exported during the whole of 2020.

September 15 , 2021

Agrovision North America appoints senior berry executive into lead role

Agrovision has announced the appointment of experienced berry executive Andrew Maiman as Senior Vice President of Business Development.

September 14 , 2021