Fresh Del Monte and Doha National Food Industries open new facility in Qatar

The new fresh cut facility is expected to help the company to meet the expected heightened demand during upcoming touristic events in the city.

November 18 , 2022

Profile Products Acquires Quick Plug from Dümmen Orange to expand reach into plant propagation

With the acquisition of Quick Plug, Profile Products expands its robust horticulture product line and establishes the company’s foothold in the controlled environment agriculture space.

November 18 , 2022

IFPA updates industry on new FSMA rule

The rule was published November 15th, but will become effective 60 days after it is published in the Federal Registry. This is estimated to be January 20, 2023.

November 17 , 2022

Chilean fruit industry alarmed at incoming 25% surge in sea freight rates

The new increase has generated confusion among fruit producers and exporters, with associations calling the new prices “unsustainable”.

November 17 , 2022

Walmart earnings on the rise as wealthier shoppers opt for the retailer

Inflation has continued to fuel grocery price surges, with shoppers in the $100,000 annual income bracket opting for Walmart's sharp price points.

November 17 , 2022

AgroFresh and Ceradis sign exclusive distribution agreement for CeraFruta, an organic biofungicide

The active ingredient in CeraFruta is natamycin, a naturally occurring molecule derived from soil bacteria that protects crops from decay by binding and inhibiting the function of fungi-specific cell membranes.

November 17 , 2022

U.S. avocado sales now peak during Q1, study says

New data suggests that seasonal influences impact retail sales of avocados, driven by supply chain dynamics and shopper purchase behaviors.

November 16 , 2022

Greenyard stays strong in profitability and volumes

This comes as the produce market remains severely impacted by unprecedented macro-economic and geopolitical turmoil.

November 16 , 2022

Chilean cherry production impacted by recent rains

Regarding official data and damage estimates, both the ASOEX’s Cherry Committee and Blueberry Committee will release figures in the coming days. 

November 16 , 2022

Dole installs wind turbines at California salad processing facility

This energy is primarily delivered to the Dole facility’s electrical system with any excess clean energy generated flowing directly to the Pacific Gas & Electric grid.

November 16 , 2022