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

Fyffes UK site reopens after deep clean following Covid-19 outbreak

After three confirmed cases among staff, the company then tested the remaining 182 employees, of whom 22 tested positive for the virus but are asymptomatic.

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

California: Avocado harvests in final stretch with no reported impacts from fires

Tom Bellamore of the California Avocado Commission says that growers are working to minimize any losses of the 2021 crop.

August 20 , 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

U.S.: Fresh produce department performance "closely tied to financial strength", says IRI rep

A joint report by 210 Analytics, IRI and the PMA also revealed the year-on-year growth level that fresh produce saw at U.S. retail in the week ended August 9.

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