Avocado's nickname "green gold" has been taken literally in new sculpture worth almost US$3M

Artist Tim Bengel is debuting his newest work, a sculpture of avocado toast covered in more than  €300,000 (US$354,000) worth of liquid gold at Berlin Art Week.

September 17 , 2021

Moroccan fresh produce exports to Spain continue to rise

The improvement can be attributed to heavy rainfalls that Morocco has experienced last winter, which has had a “very positive impact” on the country’s 2020-21 agricultural season.

September 16 , 2021

Fyffes banana farm first to receive new Rainforest Alliance certification

A Fyffes banana farm in Costa Rica is the first in the world to receive the new 2020 version of the Rainforest Alliance certification, which deploys a new management system approach to environmental, labor, social and economic risks.

September 16 , 2021

New food freezing method could improve food quality and safety

The new freezing method, called isochoric freezing, works by storing foods in a sealed, rigid container—typically made of hard plastic or metal—completely filled with a liquid such as water.

September 16 , 2021

Galuku future-proofing the industry with pioneering hydroponic growing systems

The Galuku Group, an Australia-headquartered developer of coir substrate growing systems, is helping to future-proof the global horticultural industry with its innovative products that generate significant water savings and lead to more efficient operations.

September 16 , 2021

U.S.: Rising Covid-19 cases led to increased fresh produce retail sales in August, with fruit driving the category

In addition, IRI-measured price inflation shows that prices continued to rise over and above their elevated 2020 levels for total food and beverages.

September 16 , 2021

Port of Gulfport welcomes Dole’s newest container vessels

The two vessels were named to recognize the indigenous people of the region that these vessels will serve, carrying Dole’s fresh exports to the Southern and Central United States.

September 15 , 2021

Calavo Growers appoints former Amazon executive as CFO

The appointment comes days after it was announced that Calavo's former CEO James Gibson was retiring, and it also follows disappointing third-quarter results.

September 15 , 2021

Opinion: Want to help the world while helping the industry? Reduce online out-of-stocks

Perishable Pundit Jim Prevor argues that the following is key to lifting produce consumption: Better produce through superior varieties, innovative packs and blends, consistently available and promoted

September 15 , 2021

QIMA: Uncertainty among cherry exporters over new season in Chinese market

Since the outbreak of the global pandemic, QIMA Produce has defined preventive guidelines during the cherry inspection process both at origin and destination.

September 15 , 2021