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April 08 , 2022

Fyffes opens new €25 million banana ripening center

The new state-of-the art facility can process up to 7 million bananas per week.

April 01 , 2022

The Season Is Ripe For Berry Fresh Sweet Karoline Blackberry

Sweet Karolines have better shelf-life and significantly higher brix levels than other varieties. 

March 22 , 2022

Sekoya to showcase new blueberry varieties at special event

Global blueberry marketing platform Sekoya is showcasing the expected increase in availability of its eponymous quality brand across Europe with a dedicated event for retail customers. 

March 21 , 2022

Driscoll’s, Plenty expand relationship for vertical strawberries 

Building on a R&D agreement, the two firms said berry lovers in dense urban centers will be their target for these strawberries.

March 18 , 2022

Bowery Farming launches duo cultivar strawberry “discovery” pack

These vertically grown berries offer a contrast in their taste an appearance, and are the first fruit offering in a strategic roadmap, says the firm's CEO.

March 16 , 2022

Mexican avocado volume to be impacted through Q2 but pick up later in year

Mission Produce executives speaking on a recent earnings call provided some insights into their expectations for the U.S. avocado market and emerging supply regions.

March 15 , 2022

Del Monte offers bananas with home compostable stickers

The banana label is the first of its kind for the global produce marketer.

March 02 , 2022

New Zealand anticipates record-breaking kiwifruit crop

New Zealand’s 2022 kiwifruit harvest has kicked off with the first crop being picked in Te Puke, with the first commercial volumes of RubyRed to be sold.

February 17 , 2022

Chile adds new port for fruit shipments to U.S. west coast

Chile marks the first fruit shipment from the port of Talcahuano (San Vicente Port) en route to Los Angeles, California. another option for the country’s fruit production to reach northern markets.

February 16 , 2022