South African citrus industry welcome world’s largest reefer vessel

The vessel's arrival follows concerns in the industry regarding reefer capacity this season amid a global container imbalance due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

May 17 , 2021

Guatemalan avocado industry eyes new opportunities, U.S. market access

The Guatemalan avocado sector is hoping to take advantage of opportunities in the international market amid expectations that the industry will continue to grow and evolve over the coming years.

May 17 , 2021

California Fresh Fruit Association reacts to governor's budget, recovery plan

Governor Newsom announced that he plans to make significant investments in California’s Central Valley to promote a healthier, more resilient, food and agricultural system.

May 17 , 2021

"The fastest we have seen changes in the U.S. retail market": Fedefruta webinar analyzes pandemic impacts

The discussion covered changes in sales, logistics and technology for U.S. retail during the pandemic and moving forward, as well as its impact on the fruit market overall.

May 17 , 2021

Upward Farms launches first organic vertical farm in the U.S. Northeast

The new facility utilizes the company’s "next-generation technology" in both commercial production and research and development and enables Upward Farms to increase production of its USDA Certified Organic microgreens and baby greens by 20 times.

May 14 , 2021

U.S. retail fruit sales in April even higher than last year, as value-added 'makes a comeback'

Five of the top-ten fresh fruit items by dollar sales saw growth in the four weeks through April 25, with one category even experiencing a massive 97 percent uptick.

May 14 , 2021

U.K. retailers resume avocado supplies from Kenyan exporter after rights boycott

Kenyan agricultural firm Kakuzi will soon resume exports of avocados to supermarkets in Europe which stopped buying its produce in October last year when the firm was accused of serious human rights abuse.

May 14 , 2021

SanLucar founder Stephan Rötzer: Chile and Peru should improve their logistics system for the European market

Rötzer speaks about how he established the company, his vision for the future of the European market, and what Chile and Peru must do to remain competitive.

May 14 , 2021

PMA and United Fresh members vote to approve merger of organizations

PMA and United Fresh have indicated that the next priority will be to create the organization’s new structure focused on best serving the industry’s needs and goals.

May 13 , 2021

BerryWorld "leading the way for sustainable packaging innovation" in UK

After having trialed Prevented Ocean Plastic last year, BerryWorld UK will now be packing its British berries, own-label and BerryWorld brand, using this sustainable packaging this year.

May 13 , 2021