Fall Creek hires new Commercial Manager for Chile

Carolina Uquillas Herrera has joined blueberry company Fall Creek Farm & Nursery as Commercial Manager for Chile.

September 07 , 2020

U.S. set to open for South African mangoes

South African mangoes look set to soon have a new market open to them, with U.S. authorities are seeking comments on a pest risk assessment for imports of the fruit.

September 03 , 2020

Strong mushroom demand in U.S. expected to continue after pandemic

Mushrooms have been enjoying sky-high demand at U.S. retail since the pandemic took hold, amid hopes that sales will carry over to foodservice.

September 03 , 2020

Opinion: Meeting the challenges of vegan food production

James Sopwith, Group Strategic Account Director at adi Group, says that a gauntlet has been thrown down to manufacturers.

September 02 , 2020

Peru hits avocado export forecast but has suffered from low prices

The Peruvian avocado season is expected to end up this month with export volumes hitting forecasts but significantly lower prices year-on-year in international markets.

September 02 , 2020

Maersk announces large-scale reorganization

A.P. Moller - Maersk has announced it will integrate Safmarine under the Maersk brand in an effort to "further improve customer experience and accelerate growth".

September 02 , 2020

Prima Wawona peaches were shipped to more than a dozen countries

In an update, the Food and Drug Administration said that as of August 28, Canada, Singapore, and New Zealand have all issued recalls of the peaches.

September 01 , 2020

South African citrus exports to the U.S. pushed to new highs by Covid-19

Sales of South African citrus to the U.S. market have increased significantly this year amid the Covid-19 pandemic, with prices also rising in tandem.

August 31 , 2020

Innovate UK backs 'Robot Highways' farming project led by Berry Gardens

The high-tech farming initiative dubbed Robot Highways, thought to be the world's first robotic farm, recently received a big boost from Innovate UK which says it will fund £2.5m of the project.

August 31 , 2020

Chiquita returns to London streets with branded buses

The campaign will be featured on the UK capital's iconic double-decker buses running through key central transportation routes throughout the city.

August 28 , 2020