Copefrut launches brand refresh to continue contributing to quality of life

The leading Chilean fruit exporter recently launched its refreshed corporate brand, which reflects the company’s new way of doing business that focuses more on the consumers and includes a new line of organic products.

May 07 , 2019

Blueberries in Charts: Mexico sends record volumes to U.S. market

The average price of Mexican blueberries also hit a five-year low in April, amid a delayed season in the Latin American country and a larger California crop.

May 07 , 2019

U.S.: Vanguard expects new grape varieties next season following Peru packhouse upgrade

The company has continued to invest in its Ica packhouse, including moving from single to multiple shifts for the upcoming season to accommodate the increased volume.

May 06 , 2019

U.S.: Trump threatens to raise tariffs on Chinese goods to 25%, target all imports

However, a Chinese delegation is still reportedly planning to visit Washington this week to continue trade talks.

May 06 , 2019

Argentine lemon export season delayed significantly

"We should already be in the middle of our exports to Russia and the U.S. and we're only just starting," said the president of Federcitrus, attributing the delay to rainy weather.

May 06 , 2019

Apeel Sciences to join Europe’s fight against food waste with shelf-life solution launch

Apeel's plant-derived food waste prevention technology will be used in the UK and the EU to ‘double the shelf-life’ of avocados initially.

May 06 , 2019

U.S.: HLB Specialties gears up for rambutan season

The Florida company will first receive Guatemalan rambutan in its Miami warehouse and soon after in its Los Angeles distribution center.

May 03 , 2019

Fifth of top global grocers will use blockchain by 2025, says Gartner

"Blockchain can help deliver confidence to grocer’s customers, and build and retain trust and loyalty,” said Joanne Joliet, senior research director at Gartner.

May 03 , 2019

Port of Rotterdam launches ‘Food Hub’ amid growing agrofood market

The major hub is expanding its position as Western Europe's biggest transit port for agricultural, horticultural and fishery sector products with the launch of a dedicated 60-hectare industrial site.

May 03 , 2019

London Produce Show: Foodservice Forum announces all-star speaker program

The one-day seminar, which will be moderated by Hana Group managing director Jason Danciger, will chart the transformation of UK foodservice through technology and trends.

May 03 , 2019