Mastronardi Produce collected four awards at the prestigious PAC Global Awards which celebrates excellence in package brand design and innovation. With five nominations across multiple categories, Mastronardi Produce was among the top nominated brand owners. The greenhouse leader took home both
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Spanish blueberries of the new season are slowly starting to arrive in the market. "The quality and size of the fruit are very good after a successful flowering, and we expect the production to yield very good results this year," says Higinio Cardona, from Agrícola MC. read more

The Tanzanian peak export season for avocados is just around the corner, Irene Appolinary Undiri, sales representative at Tanzanian avocado exporter Kwanza Fresh, states: “The peak season for avocados in the southern region of Tanzania, where our pack house is situated, spans from February to
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"The demand for cabbage is not bad. Prices are not bad either, but the supply is slightly larger than we had hoped," says Richard Kruijer, from the mediation agency Tuindersbelang in Warmenhuizen, which manages the sales of about sixty cabbage growers. read more

While things are under control, and other companies are able to take over the supply from the 'banned" companies, should things escalate and a total ban be implemented, no other market can absorb the volume of bananas currently taken by Russia. According to Ing. Richard Salazar, executive
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At Fruit Logistica Berlin, Mission Produce, Inc. will showcase its exclusive ripening innovation, Mission Control, for ripe-and-ready avocados in the UK. Mission Control is ripe room technology that enables next-level precision for atmosphere-controlled ripening – achieving as much as a 38
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While spot container freight rates appear to have peaked, contract rates are expected to go up to reflect the increased costs of sailing round the Cape of Good Hope, according to Vespucci Maritime's CEO Lars Jensen in the Baltic Exchange's latest report. read more

ECG Ventures has sold partially its stake in WDD – WeDoDigital – to Nector, part of Halls Group. This step marks an important milestone in the successful journey of WDD. read more

The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) is urging local farmers to increase potato production, aiming to reduce the country's N$138 million annual bill for potato imports. Potatoes offer significant opportunities for local farmers, according to NAB spokesperson Fabian Auguste, who underscored the
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According to FEPEX, Spanish fruit and vegetable production has remained stable over the past decade going from 22.9 million tons in 2013 to 23 million tons 10 years later, in 2022; i.e. practically the same figure. read more

Supply and demand of avocados from Mexico look to be fairly balanced at the moment. “It’s the week before the Super Bowl and everything is in place,” says David Billings of Stonehill Produce Inc. “All the fruit that’s expected to be needed for distribution is ready to go with just a
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European supermarkets' abundant supply of strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries is under threat due to the increasingly unpredictable growing conditions caused by climate change. This has made berries more susceptible to pests, diseases, and droughts. To address this, Professor Bruno
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Dr. Joseph Salhab, a gastroenterologist and acid reflux specialist with over 740,000 TikTok followers, revealed a non-medical remedy for heartburn: eating a banana. He discovered this method after experiencing severe heartburn following a spicy meal and finding no relief from over-the-counter
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As a large player in post-harvest technologies for the world’s highest production value produce, AgroFresh Solutions, Inc., is announcing a refreshed promise to the produce industry – to empower the business of fresh at every step, helping customers produce abundant, sustainable, quality
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With seasons of uncharacteristic heat, but also heavy rainfall, climate change has significantly affected fruit and vegetable cultivation in Thailand over the past year, says Nicola Winter of Winter Trading GmbH. "Particularly in the area of green asparagus, we had problems with cultivation all
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A new sachet technology is reshaping fruit preservation, giving consumers longer-lasting high-quality fruit. ChillSafe combats spoilage, helping ensure a larger volume of premium citrus reaches the market in prime condition. read more

UK: Lidl and M&S fastest-growing supermarkets despite post-Christmas spending slump read more

The International Blueberry Organization (IBO) is very pleased to announce Mario Steta, operations director for Driscoll´s in EMEA, has been appointed as the new IBO chairman. Steta brings extensive experience and knowledge to the role and looks forward to continuing to enhance the global
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In the future, the Papp Company from Ottobrunn will manage the fruit, vegetable, and fresh produce range for the entire region in Rheindahlen on behalf of a leading German discount retailer. For this purpose, the property owner Ixocon, a project developer from Hamburg, is specifically building a
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People are being warned not to consume frozen blueberries that come in Freshona packets of 500g as the fruit could contain a very contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhoea. read more