South Africa forecasts later pome fruit season and slightly larger crop

Apple exports are expected to rise by 4 percent year-on-year to 38 million cartons, while pears are due to grow by 2 percent to 17 million cartons.

January 20 , 2021

Q&A: Under Michael Castagnetto’s leadership, Robinson Fresh launches its own brand

In an interview with Jim Prevor's Perishable Pundit, Michael Castagnetto, President of Robinson Fresh, speaks in-depth about the addition of a namesake brand to its corporate identity.

January 20 , 2021

Divine Flavor adopts StePac's Xgo pouches

Produce distributor, Divine Flavor, has adopted StePac’s modified atmosphere standing pouches after over two years of testing

January 20 , 2021

Canada: Sollum Tech harvests first winter-produced greenhouse peppers

Sollum Technologies, partnering with Allegro Acres has recently harvested the first greenhouse crop of winter-produced peppers.

January 20 , 2021

U.K.: Criminals imported drugs worth millions hidden in fruit and veg pallets, court hears

An international drugs gang allegedly used a blizzard of bogus companies to import cocaine and heroin worth millions of pounds hidden in consignments of fruit and vegetables from the Netherlands.

January 19 , 2021

Europe expecting light avocado arrivals amid low Chilean volumes, suppliers say

Avocado suppliers say imports into Europe are predicted to be light in January and February amid lower supplies from numerous countries.

January 19 , 2021

Peruvian grape arrivals to be concentrated

Due to the difficulties experienced in 2020, an exporter predicts that table grapes will arrive in large, concentrated shipments from week 2 or 3 onwards, possibly affecting prices.

January 18 , 2021

RipeLocker containers hold blueberries eight weeks

After eight weeks, the blueberries stored in RipeLocker containers were of "pristine quality", according to the owner of Blueberry Hill.

January 18 , 2021

Excellent outlook for Peruvian mango season pricing

As Peruvian mangoes enter the market, January and February are forecasted to have irregular high prices due to low supply.

January 15 , 2021

Stone fruit: South Africa, Chile happy with normal seasons

Both South Africa and Chile are pleased with having "good, normal seasons" for stone fruit, according to industry members.

January 15 , 2021