Cool Port Packing Rotterdam to give laser labeling Europe-wide boost

The Total Produce-supplier is hoping to use technology by Laser Foods on produce items including melons, apples, avocados and mangos.

December 05 , 2017

Positive signs for California-bred Frisco cherry variety in Chile

The variety is reported to show good firmness and is expected to hold up well on the long journies to the Asian market.

December 04 , 2017

U.S.: Frieda’s predicts 2018 will be the year of jicama

The U.S. produce company has listed five produce items it believes retailers should definitely be stocking next year.

December 01 , 2017

U.S.: APHIS expands HLB quarantine areas in California

As well as expanding the quarantine area in Los Angeles and Orange Counties, a new area is being added in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.

November 30 , 2017

Q&A: "More competition than ever before" in supply chain, says Robinson Fresh exec

Gary York discusses retail consolidation, sustainability and increased competition between European ports.

November 29 , 2017

Opinion: Expectations for Chile's high-volume cherry season

Agronomic engineer Juan Pablo Subercaseaux offers some advice to the industry for what could end up being a challenging season.

November 28 , 2017

Moroccan citrus exports to decline by up to a fifth in 2017-18

The decrease is caused by hot weather and will likely bring production on par with the 2015-16 season.

November 27 , 2017

India not expecting repeat of last year's 'disastrous' table grape season

Weather events have led to a year-on-year drop in production, but for much of the industry this has come as welcome news.

November 24 , 2017

Elegant, sleek and innovative: APS2017 Retail Tour shows off Dutch supermarket creativity

A self-service herb garden, a tree inside a converted warehouse factory and a store organized by recipe were just some of the highlights on the tour in and around the Dutch city.

November 23 , 2017

Peru: Low temperatures delaying Red Globe shipments to China, says Ecosac

The company, however, has been enjoying strong market conditions in Europe this season.

November 22 , 2017