Industry Announcements
Wish Farms adds fifth berry to line-up
December 15 , 2021
U.S. apple holdings down on last year
According to a recent survey, the total number of apples in storage on Dec. 1, 2021, was 144.4 million bushels, 1.6 percent less than last December’s total of 146.8 million bushels.
December 13 , 2021
California ports delay imposing unprecedented fees on carriers, citing progress in container backlog
The nation’s busiest port complex will delay imposing unprecedented fees on shipping carriers, citing recent progress in addressing the backlog of cargo ships.
December 09 , 2021
New Zealand Frost Fans announces appointment of Rob Wheatley to Board of Directors
“We are excited to have Rob as a fellow director,” said George Adams, Chairman of New Zealand Frost Fans.
December 06 , 2021
Fresh Del Monte announces banana, pineapple price increases
The move comes in response to unprecedented market conditions and inflationary pressures being felt across all industries, affecting the company, particularly as it relates to production and supply chain.
October 28 , 2021
C&L Fruits: Export and production of the freshest fruit from the Southern Hemisphere
Having fresh, tasty and quality fruit throughout the year is essential for consumers around the world. The Chilean company C&L Fruits is recognized worldwide as a leading company in the production and export of quality fresh fruit.
October 25 , 2021
Walmart announces biggest-ever distribution center for groceries
The 720,000+ square-foot facility for fresh and frozen groceries in South Carolina's Spartanburg County, set to open in 2024.
October 22 , 2021
Innovative tomato pruning robot can work all day in greenhouses
The Dutch company Priva has presented Kompano, its first robot on the market that can move around the greenhouse safely and independently while working alongside other employees.
October 19 , 2021
Zespri renames red kiwifruit ahead of volume ramp-up in 2022
Commercialized in December 2019 and initially marketed as Zespri Red during the sales trials, the rebranded fruit will be available in commercial volumes for the first time in 2022 in New Zealand, Singapore, Japan and China.
October 15 , 2021
ClemenGold International says it's clamping down on trademark infringements
South African-based ClemenGold says it is clamping down on trademark infringements, with the mandarin brand having become a target for rogue fresh produce agents in Asia.
September 28 , 2021



