Nature's Touch, a large player in the frozen organic and conventional fruit industry, has announced the successful acquisition of certain assets of Sunrise Growers, SunOpta Inc.'s frozen fruit operations. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in Nature's Touch's commitment to
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Spain is one of the largest producers of lettuce in Europe. Favorable climate conditions have historically accommodated open-field cultivation for this crop, which can be grown quite consistently throughout the year. However, issues with soil degradation and water quality may put a strain on
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The new Israeli grapefruit season begins at Starfruit next week. Despite the attacks and ongoing conflict, supply seems to be unhindered for now. "The exporters we work with are located around Jerusalem. There, the situation is currently relatively calm, so, so far, we can start as usual," says
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Ensuring fresh produce reaches consumers in the best possible condition is essential. “Packaging plays a vital role and when done right, it preserves the freshness of produce and reduces food waste,” says Patrick Boot, CFO and board member of NNZ North America. “However, the main challenge
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Supermarket News recently crowned the US supermarket chain Hy-Vee as the best self-service shop in the United States. The accolade is the latest after those received on the ready-to-eat and fruit and vegetable departments by USA Today 10 best.   read more

Political unrest in Guatemala is causing logistical delays to produce shipments bound for the US. The protests come in response to alleged interference in the election victory of anticorruption candidate Bernardo Arevalo. read more

Political unrest in Guatemala is causing logistical delays to produce shipments bound for the US. The protests come in response to alleged interference in the election victory of anticorruption candidate Bernardo Arevalo. read more

Giulia Tonello, a full-time farmer by profession in Asolo, in the province of Treviso, talks about her life in the fields on her social profiles where she has a great response in terms of positive comments, video views and active participation from her community,
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Guatemala, exporter of a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, has been experiencing logistical delays due to the political unrest in the country. read more

Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet welcomes Mark Gagnon as the newest addition to its executive team. As senior vice president of sales and sourcing, Gagnon brings a rich experience and record in brands like Del Monte, Dole, Chiquita, Chobani and Kalera. read more

The global pineapple market has seen some ups and downs recently, with lower production in the main country of origin, Costa Rica, affecting other markets. In the Netherlands, reduced pineapple planting in Costa Rica has resulted in higher prices, benefitting larger growers. In Italy, the market
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Greenyard USA, the parent company of Seald Sweet, has named Mark Gagnon as senior vice-president of sales and sourcing. read more

Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet has named Mark Gagnon as senior vice president of sales and sourcing. Gagnon brings years of experience in the produce industry, having previously worked for leading brands like Del Monte, Dole, Chiquita, Chobani, and Kalera. read more

Rabobank has said that the future of the blueberry business looks positive, with growth in the sector to continue as operational efficiency and premiumisation transforms the industry. read more

Tosca, a global leader in reusable plastic packaging and pooling solutions, is pleased to announce the release of its second ESG report entitled: 'All Together Better, Innovation through Partnership',
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The transition on cantaloupes and honeydew melons has begun from northern California to Yuma, Arizona. “Monday was our first harvest on fall cantaloupes and we just finished up northern California watermelons last week and started in Mexico this week as well,” says Daren Van Dyke of Brawley,
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The avocado market has been faced with several challenges this year. Supply of Mexico’s old avocado crop was down in the months of June and July. At the same time, harvest of the country’s new crop was delayed, causing a shortage in the market. As a result, the market was high for an
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The global blueberry industry is set to expand in the coming years as long as the sector embraces operational efficiency and 'premiumization.' North America, particularly the US, will remain the largest destination market for fresh and frozen blueberries, with Peru, Mexico, and Chile being the
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The Melone Mantovano PGI season closed positively, both in terms of quantity and commercial results. Marketed production once again exceeded 9 thousand tonnes, about one thousand more than in 2022. The cultivated areas fell by another 4-5% after
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Earlier this year, the first harvest of Savorries sweet strawberry tomatoes took place in Ontario, Canada. It’s a tomato shaped like a strawberry. “In just a short amount of time, Savorries have already made a big impact on consumers,” says Danny Mucci, Managing Partner with Mucci Farms.
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