Don Goodwin, GoldenSun Insights Founder, dies at 58

Don Goodwin, founder and former owner of GoldenSun Insights, a strategy-centric firm focused in the fresh produce industry, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021. Goodwin was 58 years old.

April 20 , 2021

Agronometrics in Charts: The triumph of white seedless grapes from Mexico

Diving into the data reported by the USDA for Mexico's production, there is one trend that stands out above the rest - the persistent growth of the white seedless varieties.

April 20 , 2021

Chiquita banana worker strike causes immense losses in Panama

A strike over the installation of security cameras in the plantations and packing houses has been occurring at a Chiquita banana production plant.

April 20 , 2021

Croatia police find cocaine hidden in fruit containers in seaport

Croatian police said on Wednesday they have found and confiscated more than half a ton of cocaine hidden in fruit containers in an Adriatic seaport, The Star reports. 

April 20 , 2021

"A new door of possibilities": Pioneering containerized ripening room unveiled

Interko has unveiled its pioneering Containerised Ripening Room following five years of research and development in partnership with Fyffes.

April 20 , 2021

Greenyard raises guidance following strong quarter

Greenyard has raised its Adjusted EBITDA guidance to approximately €116-117 million for the full 2020-21 financial year, following strong results at the start of this year.

April 20 , 2021

Del Monte Fresh Produce expands organic fresh-cut fruit production

The Organic Fresh-Cut Fruit expansion will allow for added retail convenience, as the fruit will be cut to order prior to distribution, according to a press release.

April 19 , 2021

U.S. to potentially import eggplant from Morocco

Morocco's government has asked USDA's APHIS to authorize fresh eggplant imports for consumption into the continental U.S.

April 19 , 2021

Global Cherry Summit announces webinar that will analyze recent season’s challenges

The online event will act as a preview of the in-person event that has been postponed to August 2021 and as an excellent opportunity for the sector to meet and analyze the complex 2020-21 Chilean cherry season.

April 19 , 2021

Five food trends and how they are shaping new safety requirements

Kirstie Jones of U.K.-based Navitas SafetyNow says: "Businesses should be seeking to utilize the rise of these five food trends in order to catapult themselves to greater success and deliver a service that the consumer demands."

April 19 , 2021