New packaging retains waxy bloom of blueberries

Israel-based StePac has developed polyamide-based packaging technology for blueberries that it says ensures long-lasting freshness in bulk deliveries of blueberries to distant destinations.

December 21 , 2018

Peru: Vanguard begins shipping table grapes from new Ica packhouse

The company is also this season introducing seven new premium varieties grown at a farm it acquired in 2016.

December 21 , 2018

U.S.: Limited impacts for Washington apple exports to China

Production in the top apple-growing U.S. state is down by 14% year-on-year, while exports to all markets are currently 28% lower.

December 21 , 2018

SanLucar expands Ecuadorian table grape export program

Over the coming weeks, up to 20 containers carrying three grape varieties will arrive in Rotterdam for distribution to European supermarket chains.

December 20 , 2018

U.S.: Kroger begins using driverless vehicles for grocery delivery

U.S. supermarket chain Kroger said on Tuesday it has started using unmanned autonomous vehicles to deliver groceries Scottsdale, Arizona in partnership with Silicon Valley startup Nuro.

December 20 , 2018

State of the Market - Week 50, 2018

Lower avocado supply levels in China this week allowed for price increases, while a drop in blueberry demand in the same market pushed down prices.

December 20 , 2018

U.S.: Brighter Bites delivers fresh fruit and veg from NYPS to Queens school students

Exhibitors at the four-day event donated produce that was on display during the trade show to the Houston-based organization that works to increase families' fruit and vegetable intake.

December 19 , 2018

France: Gilets jaunes protests result in 4,000MT of banana losses

Nationwide protests over the last five weeks against the government over what they call economic injustice have caused widespread disruption, with many businesses closed and roads blocked.

December 19 , 2018

Landmark EU-Japan FTA to come into force from February

Spain's FEPEX said tariffs will be eliminated for a group of fruit and vegetable items over seven years, with specifics measures for some products including safeguards.

December 19 , 2018

Rutgers University professor makes case for intelligent packaging

Professor Paul Takhistov recently spoke about the development of better technology functions to improve the microbial safety and quality of fresh and fresh‐cut produce

December 19 , 2018