SchurStar Systems unveils fresh produce pouches to satisfy convenience shoppers

The latest bags can be filled by the SchurStar Packaging Machine, which can be adapted easily and quickly to accommodate produce going into a variety of packaging formats.

March 11 , 2019

South Africa: Maluma Symposium to draw larger international crowd as cultivar builds global presence

This year the event will be more focused on farm-level aspects of Maluma such as high-density plantings, trellising and rootstock trials, with the overall aim of helping to boost growers' efficiencies and economies of production.

March 10 , 2019

Fyffes launches Global Gender Equality Program in Honduras, Costa Rica

The program's aim is to identify challenges to equality faced by women both in the workplace and in their communities.

March 08 , 2019

Terra Exports opens LatAm tropical fruit division amid booming demand

The multinational import and export trading company not only hopes to capitalize on rising demand for tropicals but also work with new markets around the world.

March 07 , 2019

Colombia: Keitt variety driving exports and replacing Tommy Atkins

Problems with Tommy Atkins have contributed to Keitt being the stand-out export cultivar in an industry that is heavily focused on the domestic market but increasingly looking abroad.

March 07 , 2019

Leading U.S. green-skinned avocado importer says new packaging doubles shelf life

The company says demand for green-skinned avocados has been rising thanks to the overall popularity of the category worldwide but explains the shorter shelf life of these varieties can present challenges.

March 07 , 2019

U.S.: Fire at Washington warehouse causes US$8M in pear losses

The warehouse that burned was reportedly built in 1982 and contained about 300,000, 44-pound box equivalents of packed d’Anjou pears valued at about $8 million.

March 07 , 2019

U.K.: Fresh Produce Consortium promotes industry as ‘sector of choice’ for career-embarking

No matter what their individual skills and interests, the UK trade association wants career starters to know that a long and successful journey awaits in the fresh fruit and vegetable business.

March 06 , 2019

Trump moves to scrap trade privilege for India

The U.S. president says he plans to end preferential trade treatment for India that allows duty-free entry for up to US$5.6 billion worth of its exports to the country.

March 05 , 2019

Australia scores improved citrus, carrot access to Indonesia with signed FTA

Tariffs will be reduced for various agricultural products including mandarins, oranges, lemons, carrots and potatoes.

March 05 , 2019