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Approximately 25 percent hike in prices on Mexican mangoes

Mexican weather conditions during the growing season have left mango supplies slimmer and higher priced this year. “We have a grower in Michoacán (CASILDA brand) who did about…

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Avocados: how good are the supplies right now?

Supplies of avocados currently are ample. But exactly how ample is what’s trying to be determined. Right now, supplies are largely coming out of Mexico. “There’s been a little…

Fusarium TR4 fungus puts Ecuador on high alert

As the world’s number one banana exporter, Ecuador is on high alert for its vital crop as its neighbor Peru is grappling with an outbreak of a fungus deadly to…

Mexico considers Quality Seal for lemons

Due to the importance of differentiation in international markets, the Mexican lemon sector is studying the possibility of creating a national quality seal for…

Mario Ebel on the rapid development of 'Deutsche Food Up AG

"This November we will receive the first Brazil nuts from a new cultivation project in Brazil"

Mario Ebel from Cologne (r) is firmly established in the global trade and sourcing of organic and conventional nuts and dried fruits. After stepping down as a…

Ever Given still held up in Suez waters amid legal battle

Although it has been several weeks since container ship ‘Ever Given’ ran aground in the Suez Canal, the troubles might just be beginning for the 26 Indian…

New ethylene generator for narrow ripening rooms launched

Last month, Catalytic Generators expanded its collection of ethylene ripeners by launching a new type called Auto-Ripe® Generator 2021. “We recognized the need for…

Limoré now available in the United Arab Emirates

PGI lemons from Rocca Imperiale have landed in the United Arab Emirates thanks to the teamwork of producers from Rocca Imperiale and the Joinfruit PO in charge of…

Rene Tiggelman, Javala:

"Potato exports to Africa going better than onions"

The onion export market is quiet at the moment. "Spain is still buying a little. But that will probably be one of the last. There are still some onions going to Africa.…

Cosmic Crisp apple outlook for future growth

After a record-breaking sophomore year that is not over yet, Cosmic Crisp® apple’s growth trajectory indicates it will launch to the top of the apple chart in no time. Nielsen…

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Room for growth in the South African avocado sector

Over the last five years, The South African avocado sector harvested approximately 125,000 tons of avocados per annum. The area under commercial avocado…

Global Focus Machinery/Packaging

Graphic Packaging International adds innovative paperboard punnet To Sustainable ProducePack™ Portfolio

Fiber-based packaging leader Graphic Packaging International is pleased to announce the launch of its ProducePack™ Punnet, an innovative paperboard alternative to plastic…

Youngstown adds to sales team

Youngstown announced that David Anthony has joined the sales team and will handle business development of its newest Fresh Juice products to grow the company’s retail and…

New frozen storage facility in Arizona for farming operation

Reinforcing its focus on frozen cut vegetables and fruit, Monterey, CA-based Growers Express has opened a new 24,000-square foot frozen storage facility in San Luis, AZ. The…

Stone fruit grower-marketer announces major expansion

Prima Wawona, a grower and marketer of conventional and organic peaches, nectarines, plums and apricots announced this past Friday it is expanding its acreage by another 2,600…

Tackling food waste with AI-driven technology

On Stop Food Waste Day (April 28), Afresh acknowledges the impact food waste has on our environment and communities and the company looks for ways to solve this enormous…

Dole and McDonald's launching fat-free golden pineapple sorbet in China

On April 21, Dole, an international fruit brand, and McDonald's China jointly launched a new product for the early summer market - Golden Pineapple Sorbet, adding a zero-fat…

USDA

U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement Seasonal Perishable Products Weekly Update

Labor shortages continue to manifest in higher prices for consumers

Labor shortages continue across all sectors of the food service industry, manifesting in higher prices for consumers as employers compete to hire and keep employees. Signs…

Monkey selling vegetables goes viral

A recent video of a monkey 'selling vegetables' has gone viral, bringing a smile to many faces all over the world. In the video, that is doing the rounds on…

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S Group: Sales in supermarket division up 6.1% in Q1

MD: 47 new supermarkets to open this year

Belarus: Eurotorg sees full-year revenue up 6.8%, despite 'challenging environment'Eutororg, Belarus's biggest retailer, has reported a 6.8% increase in revenue in full-year…

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