Amid U.S. pumpkin shortage, Dole suggests carving a pineapple for Halloween instead

In the face of a possible pumpkin shortage and soaring pumpkin prices, Dole Food Company, Inc. is encouraging Halloween revelers to carve a pineapple instead this year. 

October 20 , 2021

South Africa forecasts increased stone fruit production in 2021-22

The country's Hortgro industry body said that normality has returned after the drought years that distorted reference points and preceding the big increase of the previous season.

October 20 , 2021

Zespri’s Northern Hemisphere harvest "will be the biggest yet"

Zespri is expecting to sell around 26 million trays or almost 93,000 metric tons (MT) of kiwifruit from orchards throughout France, Italy, Greece, Korea, and Japan..

October 20 , 2021

Rotterdam freight volumes rise 15% in Q3 as economy recovers

Trade flows to and from Rotterdam have been almost 9% higher in the first nine months of the year, with strong growth in almost all segments, the port said.

October 20 , 2021

Innovative tomato pruning robot can work all day in greenhouses

The Dutch company Priva has presented Kompano, its first robot on the market that can move around the greenhouse safely and independently while working alongside other employees.

October 19 , 2021

Grapes and apples secure second, third spots in top produce sales for September

Between the changes in consumer consumption and buying patterns, high inflation and severe supply chain disruption and constraints, fresh produce retailing remains in flux.

October 19 , 2021

Whole Foods releases top 10 food trend predictions for 2022

Buzz-less spirits, yuzu, Reducetarianism and functional beverages made with prebiotics and botanicals are among the food influences expected to rise in popularity in the next year.

October 19 , 2021

Hortifrut to acquire leading berry company Atlantic Blue

This acquisition will allow Hortifrut to increase its growing area by about 20%, adding roughly 850 hectares across the three countries where Atlantic Blue operates.

October 18 , 2021

Ocean Mist Farms announces new president and CEO

The new president and CEO will be responsible for leading all commercial, operational, financial, and administrative aspects of the company and will provide a clear vision allowing for organizational growth and financial success.

October 18 , 2021

T&G Global forecasts sharp profit drop due to Covid-19 disruptions

The company’s apples business had faced shipping challenges, which impacted pricing and costs, especially in the Northern Hemisphere and Asia, the company's CEO said.

October 18 , 2021