As mango demand grows in the U.S., growers increase volumes

According to data from the National Mango Board, from its foundation in 2005 to the latest data in 2022, the volume of the fruit has gone from 62 million 4kg boxes to approximately 139 million boxes, which is an increase of more than 100%.

March 22 , 2023

Cluster tomatoes, Sorma Group presents a new weighing machine

With this fast, high-performing machine the company provides a solution for automating fixed-weight tray filling, optimising production times and saving labour.

March 22 , 2023

Rwandan avocado exports to grow exponentially by 2026

Although Rwanda is an emerging country in the international agricultural market, avocado volumes are projected to upwards 16,000 tons per year.

March 22 , 2023

New raspberry variety to extend harvest window in Pacific Northwest

EarlyBell is the latest release from Pacific Berries, a joint breeding program between Plant & Food Research in New Zealand and Northwest Plant Company in Washington, USA.

March 20 , 2023

First shipment of Peruvian dragon fruit arrives in Europe

Camposol has sent the first ever shipment of Peruvian dragonfruit to Europe, with a 15-ton shipment dispatched to Rotterdam, Netherlands, according to information issued by Veritrade.

March 20 , 2023

Bayer combines ag expertise with Microsoft’s cloud solutions

The enterprise solution will provide ready-to-use capabilities for businesses and organizations to license and use for their own internal or customer-facing digital solutions. 

March 20 , 2023

How end-to-end line solutions for cherry packhouses are improving efficiencies and profitability

Changes in the cherries business are bringing new challenges as global demand is rising and exports are booming. Packhouses are under pressure to handle greater volumes and at the same time, they must also maintain or improve product quality. There are sensor based solutions that make this possible as Benedetta Ricci Iamino, Global Category Director for Cherries at TOMRA Food, explains.

March 20 , 2023

California strawberry losses from flooding in the hundreds of millions

Experts have already announced that delayed plantings and lost crops due to the floodings will lead to product shortages and higher market values throughout the season. 

March 16 , 2023

Oppy expanding plum portfolio with South African shipments

Varieties like Ruby Sun, Black Pearl, African Delight and Angeleno are among the first shipments. Additionally, the company will be introducing new cultivars such as Midnight Gold, Red Phoenix, Honey Punch and September Yummy.

March 15 , 2023

Reefer ocean container business back on a stable keel

Since 2023 rolled onto the calendar, there has been a return to the fresh produce shipping normalcy of 2019. It’s no secret that in 2020, the Covid pandemic rocked produce ocean cargo. 

March 14 , 2023