​​Ryp Labs featured at Fruit Logistica 2023

Ryp Labs’ formulation can be applied to the stickers used every day to carry fruit brands.  The food-grade formulation is applied to the surface of the sticker and is slowly released to protect the fruit from premature rotting. 

February 07 , 2023

Vanguard International announces strategic alliance with RK Growers

This comes as both companies seek to continue to grow their businesses globally.

February 06 , 2023

New ship supply could destabilize the logistics industry - report

Major shipping companies such as Maersk, CMA CGM and Evergreen have all placed orders for new container vessels.

February 03 , 2023

Chilean cherry export volume increased by 58% year-on-year

This season, Chile has shipped 58% more cherries to the U.S. compared to the same time last year, reported the Chilean Fresh Fruit Association. 

February 02 , 2023

Dole to sell Fresh Vegetable Division to Chiquita

Dole plc has announced a definitive agreement to sell Dole’s Fresh Vegetables Division to an affiliate of Fresh Express Incorporated for approximately $293 million in cash.

January 31 , 2023

California avocado season forecast announced

Weather and market conditions will be key factors for when California avocado growers begin harvesting and some growers may delay picking to allow their avocados time to increase in size. 

January 31 , 2023

Freska expecting strong growth in Mexican mango volumes

With the opening of Mexican Mango Season, Freska will supply customers with mangos both organic and conventional all the way through September.

January 30 , 2023

A major season for new varieties of Chilean table grape

For the first time this year, the export volumes of new varieties of Chilean table grapes are expected to exceed the supply of traditional varieties.

January 27 , 2023

More insight into Lakeside bankruptcy

The creditor with the single biggest claim against Lakeside is the Bank of Montreal and Farm Credit Canada syndicate, which is owed $166,013,444.00.

January 26 , 2023

Texas onions and cilantro enjoy Super Bowl pull

As U.S. shoppers prepare for the Super Bowl, ingredients for preparing the season's favorite dish, guacamole, experience an uptick in sales.

January 25 , 2023