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Sun World grants import license to Canadian company

Sun World has added Canadian company, Star Produce, to its panel of licensed importers to expand supply and distribution throughout North America.
December 09 , 2020

Christmas and Brexit double bill put strain on UK supermarkets

Christmas 2020 will be like no other, with the challenge of unprecedented demand due to the COVID-19 crisis followed by the risk of disruption to supplies at the end of the Brexit transition period on Dec. 31.
December 09 , 2020

Avocado consumption "off the charts" - WAO

Avocado consumption in Europe and the U.S. is reaching record levels despite an initial drop from Covid-19 and the fruit is expected to experience an increase in sales worldwide.
December 09 , 2020

EU recognizes UK organic certifications for one year

The European Commission's recent decision will mean that the UK's six organic certification bodies will be recognized for 12 months.
December 09 , 2020

California avocados: Cautious optimism ahead of 2021 season

The upcoming California avocado season is predicted to reach an average-size crop of 325 million pounds but could still face difficulties from Covid-19 and dry weather.
December 09 , 2020

Why ASTRA fruit peeling machines are so special

ASTRA Inc. is an innovative Japanese peeler developer, famous for its unique ‘Peeler blade’ technology which it says is superior to the competition.
December 09 , 2020

South African table grape exports remain far below previous years

Compared to last year, data shows a 34 percent decrease of South African table grape exports by week 48.
December 08 , 2020

U.S. imports more citrus and blueberries, fewer avocados and bananas in October

Blueberry imports hit a new peak in October, while Chilean avocado imports almost fell off the map and citrus volumes saw a big boost.
December 08 , 2020

Agronometrics in Charts: Lower apple volumes set spot market pricing record

A record-volume summer kept apple prices down over much of the year, though autumn has seen the markets swing the other way.
December 08 , 2020

NZ: T&G launches fresh produce charity for struggling families

T&G has launched a new charity to provide lower-income families with fresh produce from its domestic division and growing partners.
December 07 , 2020