Australian table grape export volume slashed by container shortage and transport costs

Reduced labor availability caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and a shortage of reefer containers have been detrimental to Australia's table grape export volumes.

October 06 , 2021

Project looks at impact of waxes on food safety

While commodities such as apples and oranges receive a single waxing, lemons receive both storage and finishing wax treatments. But little is known about how different waxes and the waxing step impact microbial food safety.

October 05 , 2021

BayWa AG consolidates fresh produce business into new subsidiary

The organization says it will strategically develop its activities in the fruit and vegetable sector in order to leverage the potential of the rising global growth through investments and partnerships.

October 04 , 2021

Naturipe expecting "early and strong" blueberry import peak from Peru

Due to high blueberry demand, the berry company says it is is supplying larger packs than the traditional pints, including 18oz and 2lb clamshells.

October 03 , 2021

Whole Foods’ co-founding CEO, John Mackey, to retire

In a memo to employees, Mackey said he’s “ready to pursue some of my other life passions” after 43 years at Whole Foods and said Buechel is well-prepared for the role of CEO.

October 01 , 2021

Chile releases 2021-22 blueberry export forecast

Although total production is set to rise, the Chile Blueberry Committee of Asoex says fresh exports are not expected to see an increase due to a more rigorous selection criteria.

October 01 , 2021

Mission Produce opens avocado "mega distribution center" in Texas

Serving as a major hub for avocados coming from Mexico into the United States, the 262,000-square-foot facility is positioned to funnel product into the rest of the distribution centers in Mission’s network.

September 30 , 2021

Spain forecasts lemon production to drop by a quarter in 2021-22

AILIMPO said production volumes would likely drop by 23 percent to 1,035,000 metric tons (MT), following spells of cold, wind and excessive rain that affected fruit flowering and setting in some areas.

September 29 , 2021

Maersk update: Port congestion to persist, Q4 air freight demand to be 'one of strongest peaks ever'

Shipping line Maersk has provided a an update of the situation at major world ports and the ongoing global supply chain challenges.

September 28 , 2021

Zespri responds to Covid-positive test result on kiwifruit sample in China

Zespri CEO Dan Mathieson confirmed it was Zespri fruit exported last month which tested positive, and all subsequent tests had come back negative.

September 27 , 2021