Summer Citrus from South Africa - a production and marketing update

Suhanra Conradie, CEO of Summer Citrus from South Africa, provides an update on how the export season to the U.S. market has been progressing this year.

August 24 , 2020

Dole adds industry veteran to management team

The veteran will be responsible for the leadership of the sales and innovation teams across the company’s value-added salads and fresh packed vegetables division.

August 21 , 2020

Three channels to drive 10% growth of UK food and grocery market by 2022

One major segment is expected to grow at a whopping 59%, while the growth level of large stores in only just expected to hold its head above water.

August 21 , 2020

U.S. Northwest forecasting "very promotable" pear crop

Kevin Moffitt, president and CEO of Pear Bureau Northwest (PBNW), said growers throughout Washington and Oregon are reporting "beautiful fruit and good sizing".

August 20 , 2020

U.S.: Aldi recalls Wawona-brand peaches over salmonella concerns

The FDA and CDC are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis, which they say is "potentially linked" to peaches supplied by Wawona Packing Company.

August 20 , 2020

Australian researchers trial Covid-19 treatment with pineapple enzyme

They hope the treatment will provide relief for those infected with the virus and limit its spread, local media reports.

August 20 , 2020

Jupiter Group secures partnership with blockchain provider DiMuto

The new partnership will see DiMuto tagging Jupiter’s core product range, where every single carton and every single fruit will be tracked on the blockchain for full supply chain visibility.

August 20 , 2020

Sun Belle to expand with Texas cold storage company acquisition

The acquisition adds a fifth distribution center to the berry marketer's facilities in Maryland, Florida, Illinois, and California.

August 19 , 2020

Botanicoir builds up stocks ahead of busy season

The spring and summer months are an exciting time of year at Botanicoir as we work to build up our stocks and production plan for the busy Northern European season.

August 19 , 2020

Task force to fight resurgent, cherry-killing disease in Northwest

Scientists at Washington State University have teamed up with cherry growers to find improved defenses against a disease that devastated orchards 70 years ago and has resurfaced in the Pacific Northwest.

August 18 , 2020