PMA and United Fresh announce new organization: International Fresh Produce Association

Co-CEOs of the new association, Cathy Burns and Tom Stenzel, were joined by Executive Committee members to share details including the Board of Directors.

October 29 , 2021

Fresh Del Monte announces banana, pineapple price increases

The move comes in response to unprecedented market conditions and inflationary pressures being felt across all industries, affecting the company, particularly as it relates to production and supply chain.

October 28 , 2021

Port of Seattle becomes the latest casualty of container congestion

Shipping companies including Maersk and MSC are dropping Seattle from the schedule of some of their services from this week due to port congestion.

October 28 , 2021

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