Naturipe provides value-added packs of 'contact-free' blueberries for foodservice

Naturipe Farms’ Value-Added Fresh division has shared details of its diversified and elevated foodservice program, for which it has developed value-added blueberry packs.

July 20 , 2020

Strong U.S. sales for Chilean lemons, season in full swing

It's Chilean lemon season and exports to the U.S. will remain steady until September with figures showing strong sales and volumes for 2020, on par with last season.

July 20 , 2020

South African citrus industry eyes smoother logistics with new port operator chief

Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) brought on Velile Dube as its new chief executive effective from July 1, following years of delays at key ports for agricultural exports. 

July 20 , 2020

Peru forecasts massive lift in blueberry exports this year

Peru, which last year became the world's biggest fresh blueberry exporter, is expecting another big lift in shipments in this season now underway, with the U.S. and Europe set to receive more fruit.

July 20 , 2020

Hazel Tech announces successful mango partnership with Peruvian exporter

Hazel Technologies' CEO says the success of the new Peruvian partnership paves the way for future partnerships in India, Brazil, and Thailand.

July 17 , 2020

U.S. avocado sales reach record highs in first quarter

Hass avocado sales started the year out strong with record highs, the boost seen as a result of key promotions amid the first quarter's holidays, says the Hass Avocado Board.

July 17 , 2020

French-bred Story apple to be commercialized in U.S.

A U.S. company was licensed to become the U.S. Propagation Manager for one of a French institute's newest selections, marketed as the Story apple.

July 17 , 2020

Major Uruguayan blueberry producer gets new varieties from Australia's MBO

Gamorel S.A. received new Australian varieties for reconversion plantings in its Uruguay fields on Wednesday after the Uruguayan blueberry grower signed an agreement.

July 17 , 2020

South Florida to receive first cold storage facility built on a spec basis

The investment decision comes in direct response to a higher demand for temperature-controlled spaces for imported perishables from South and Central America.

July 16 , 2020

Australian grape industry body chair quits following Sun World IP breach

The former chair said he did not “wish to subject the ATGA to unnecessary scrutiny” following “breaches to grower license agreements”, according to the association.

July 15 , 2020