U.S. table grape imports may see "even shorter market" after Chilean rains

John Pandol says: “As a marketer, I can’t assume anything this season, so all of my normal assumptions are off the table."

February 18 , 2021

Del Monte partners with Australian university for banana disease research

Fresh Del Monte partnered with Queensland University of Technology to further the development of sustainable, disease-resistant bananas.  

February 18 , 2021

Driscoll's adopts new technology to measure and reward berry sweetness

The Near Infrared (NIR) technology and breakthrough design offered through the Consumer Physics SCiO Cup will allow Driscoll's to measure the Brix of its berries more effectively.

February 17 , 2021

Ahold Delhaize USA expands micro-fulfillment capabilities

Ahold Delhaize USA announced it will build a robotic e-commerce fulfillment center to support an omnichannel supply chain in Philadelphia.

February 17 , 2021

Texas: Leafy greens to "bear the brunt of cold weather"

As below-freezing temperatures cover much of the U.S., Texas is seeing cold weather that is like to have a harmful effect on the produce, according to the Texas International Produce Association.

February 17 , 2021

Chilean grape forecast down a quarter while Peruvian shipments well ahead of last season - Vanguard

The company also said that it’s been "extremely difficult to get containers to and from the port", while many workers in Peru are heading back to their villages amid rising Covid-19 infections in the country.

February 17 , 2021

Time for the blueberry industry of the Americas to come to the table

Following the last week's USITC ruling, Cort Brazelton says: "In the aftermath of this intense process, we have an opportunity to come together."

February 17 , 2021

Webinar to discuss innovations in fresh produce supply chain

A webinar next week by the event Horti ASIA Digital will discuss how innovation will transform the fresh produce supply chain.

February 17 , 2021

South American blueberry exporters aim to boost blueberry demand in global markets

Chilean and Peruvian blueberry exporters told FreshFruitPortal.com how teamwork delivered results regarding the ITC's recent decision and also about new opportunities for this year.

February 16 , 2021

IFG ends successful table grape IP infringement case in South Africa

The breeder determined that the grower had stolen a slip of the varietal from one of the IFG founder's vineyards in California while visiting and had transported it to South Africa, where it was grafted, propagated, and commercially grown.

February 16 , 2021