TOMRA Fresh Food launches new Dynamic Lane Balancer at its Innovation Expo

Fresh produce members will be able to see the Dynamic Lane Balancer and TOMRA's recently launched Cascade Singulator at its 2021 Innovation Expo taking place in Visalia, California on October 28.

October 28 , 2021

QIMA/WQS launches direct operations in Chile

QIMA/WQS focuses on food safety, quality and sustainability for different types of consumers within the industry around the world, fulfilling the highest quality from farm to transportation and retail.

October 28 , 2021

More companies recall onions linked to salmonella outbreak

The outbreak of Salmonella Oranienburg infections is linked to imported whole, fresh onions. There have been 652 recorded illnesses and 129 hospitalizations.

October 28 , 2021

Italy assesses storm damage on citrus amid expectations of lower volumes

Representatives of Unifrutti Europe and Oranfrizer provide their outlook for the 2021-22 season now getting underway, in the wake of a storm that hit Sicily.

October 28 , 2021

South Africa forecasts similar size table grape crop

Although new plantings of higher yielding cultivars are expected to continue coming into full production, the 2021 vine census, which forms the basis of the crop estimate, indicates a decrease in hectares.

October 27 , 2021

Saudi Arabia foils drug-smuggling bid in crates of grapes

No further details were given about the origin of the grapes or the size of the shipment, which was intercepted at the Jeddah Islamic Port.

October 27 , 2021

Agricolor AGS the new solution against sun damage in apple trees

Apples are one of the most requested fruits by companies all over the world and taking care of them is essential to guarantee the production and harvest of the year.

October 27 , 2021

Mission Produce promotes Denise Junqueiro

Junqueiro will drive Mission Produce’s global marketing plans in concert with the executive committee and continue to play a pivotal role in the company's growth by directing the brand, media relations, global communications, and consumer and trade marketing. 

October 27 , 2021

Frutura's expansion continues with agreement to acquire TerraFresh Organics

The company will continue to be led by founders Greg Holzman and Steve Akagaki, who were early advocates in the nascent organic sector starting in 1987.

October 26 , 2021

South Africa: TruCapeFruit expects strong cherry crop

Witzenberg Properties predicts 200 tons of cherries, an increase of over 50% above last year’s crop, most of which is earmarked for the South African market.

October 26 , 2021