European Commission clears Dole-Total Produce combination

The European Commission has granted its clearance for the combination of Dole Food Company and Total Produce, moving the entities closer to creating the world's largest fruit and vegetable company.

June 09 , 2021

New Australian technology can significantly cut avocado tree wait times

The wait times for avocado trees could soon get a lot shorter thanks to a world-first Australian innovation that can use a single millimeter of tree cutting from one tree to make 500 new ones.

June 08 , 2021

"A season like no other": Vanguard reflects on Peruvian 2020-21 grape campaign

“A year like this undresses your weaknesses – which can be a good thing," says Vanguard Direct President Dirk Winkelmann.

June 07 , 2021

International Salmonella outbreak linked to melons

Melons have been linked to a Salmonella outbreak that has affected 200 people in more than 10 mainly European countries, with the production country believed to be Costa Rica, Honduras or Brazil.

June 04 , 2021

"Electronic phytosanitary certification is still at the beginning”

SHAFFE Secretary General Nelli Hajdu highlighted during a recent webinar the strong fragmentation of the global fruit trade and the need for swift progress towards electronic phytosanitary certificates.

June 03 , 2021

FDA encourages food companies to vaccinate seasonal ag workers

Healthy workers help to ensure the availability of a safe and plentiful food supply, the FDA said.

June 02 , 2021

Unrest in Colombia hits agricultural sector, paralyzes key Pacific port

The month-long protests and roadblocks in Colombia are impacting the agricultural industry, leading to food loss and problems with the control and monitoring of pests on fruit crops.

June 01 , 2021

Peru: ProHass estimates one-third uptick in avocado exports

ProHass Peru estimates that 460,000 metric tons of Hass avocados will be exported for an increase of almost 30 percent year-on-year.

May 31 , 2021

U.S.: Berries drive 8 percent rise in Q1 fruit imports

In fresh, blueberries, strawberries and raspberries all saw gains of around a quarter, but two of the biggest fruit import categories - avocados and bananas - both saw declines.

May 28 , 2021

IMO's new CO2 rules to "disproportionately" affect reefer transport

If a ship needs to use power and thus fuel to keep temperatures down, efficiency will also drop causing the CO2 accounts to look poor in comparison.

May 27 , 2021