Chiquita banana worker strike causes immense losses in Panama

A strike over the installation of security cameras in the plantations and packing houses has been occurring at a Chiquita banana production plant.

April 20 , 2021

"A new door of possibilities": Pioneering containerized ripening room unveiled

Interko has unveiled its pioneering Containerised Ripening Room following five years of research and development in partnership with Fyffes.

April 20 , 2021

Greenyard raises guidance following strong quarter

Greenyard has raised its Adjusted EBITDA guidance to approximately €116-117 million for the full 2020-21 financial year, following strong results at the start of this year.

April 20 , 2021

Del Monte Fresh Produce expands organic fresh-cut fruit production

The Organic Fresh-Cut Fruit expansion will allow for added retail convenience, as the fruit will be cut to order prior to distribution, according to a press release.

April 19 , 2021

U.S. to potentially import eggplant from Morocco

Morocco's government has asked USDA's APHIS to authorize fresh eggplant imports for consumption into the continental U.S.

April 19 , 2021

BerryWorld's new Dutch distribution center receives outstanding eco certificate

The new BerryWorld distribution center managed to obtain five stars in all areas and therefore received the BREEAM-Outstanding certificate.

April 19 , 2021

PMA and United Fresh to hold member vote on merger plans

The Boards of Directors of the PMA and United Fresh will each host a member vote-seeking consent in support of the proposed merger between the two leading U.S. produce organizations.

April 16 , 2021

U.S. retail produce sales report berries with robust increases in March

The notable exception to decreasing sales is berries as in addition to being the biggest seller, still managed robust sales increases both in comparison to 2019 pre-pandemic normal with over a 28 percent increase and year-on-year at more than a nine percent increase.

April 16 , 2021

French frosts "greatest agricultural catastrophe of 21st century" - ag minister

At least a third of French wine production worth almost €2 billion in sales will be lost this year after rare freezing temperatures devastated many vines and fruit crops across France.

April 16 , 2021

100 days post Brexit, what are the impacts on the produce sector?

John Giles of Promar International says: "They always say Rome wasn’t built in a day – but neither has the full impact of Brexit been seen in the UK after 100 – yet."

April 16 , 2021