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

Paul Slupecki appointed as head of TOMRA Fresh Food

The appointment follows the reorganization of TOMRA Food into two business areas, TOMRA Fresh Food and TOMRA Processed Food.

November 16 , 2022

South Africa forecasts improved stone fruit export season

After a disappointing 2021-21, the new season ahead is expected to yield much better results, with apricot season forecasted to show a 9% increase in exports to 3,085 tons.

November 15 , 2022

Yummy Fruit’s produce packing robot reaches 20M apple milestone

Designed and manufactured in New Zealand, the Aporo robot seeks to optimize packhouse operations by fully automating the packing process, thus using labor more efficiently.

November 15 , 2022