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Perspectives from IFPA 2024: Interview with Juliana Manco from AgroFresh

The Marketing Manager for Latin America at AgroFresh speaks about the companies innovative pre and post-harvest solutions.
November 14 , 2024

Dates for CHINA FRUIT 2025 announced amid high expectations

CHINA FRUIT is scheduled to be held at Shanghai New International Expo Centre from August 27 to 29, 2025, and registration is now open!
November 14 , 2024

Argentine cherries: "We expect to see an increase in exportable balances"

Freshfruitportal.com spoke with CAPCI manager, Aníbal Caminiti, who analyzed Argentina's cherry season, fruit quality, prices, and the increase in Chile's production.
November 14 , 2024

Dole publishes Q3 financial results, says its positioned for strong year

Dole's revenue reached $2.1 billion, an increase of 1%, while net income decreased to $21.5 million, primarily due to the benefit of an exceptional $28.8 million gain on the sale of a non-core asset recorded in the prior period.
November 13 , 2024

Chilean murcotts will be available through Thanksgiving

Due to the extended Chilean murcotts season, LGS reports Moroccan clementines that will be arrive late November and early December.
November 13 , 2024
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VEGANIC officially joins GlobalG.A.P., strengthening its commitment to Sustainability and Responsibility in the agricultural sector Press release The Spanish agricultural bio solutions company, VEGANIC®, has formalized its membership with GlobalG.A.P., consolidating its commitment to good agricultural practices and its focus on sustainability and traceability in high-demand international markets. GlobalG.A.P. certification is a leader in good agricultural practices, strengthening VEGANIC's role in the global market as an international reference in traceability […]

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Mucci Farms expands operations with acquisition of Greenhill Produce As part of the newly established Cox Farms company, Mucci Farms continues to push the boundaries of sustainable agriculture, surpassing over 650 acres of greenhouses in Canada and the United States

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AREFLH forum on European ag policies: Dialogue and collaboration mark the way for the future of the fresh produce industry Press release The first forum of the Assembly of European Horticultural Regions (AREFLH) took place on Wednesday, November 6 in Brussels. The event brought together regional representatives, industry professionals, and European institutions to discuss agricultural policies and sustainability ahead of the new five-year mandates of the European Parliament and European Commission. Supported by Pro Food […]

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Apeel Sciences welcomes Jeff Kammermeyer as new VP of Commercial Operations Kammermeyer holds an MBA from Saint Louis University and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Southeast Missouri State University. 

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Kapi Kapi achieves Ecological Blue Blag certification for bananas Kapi Kapi Growers, a leading Costa Rican grower-shipper of sustainably grown pineapples, bananas, and plantains, announces their banana farms have earned the 5-star rating award with Ecologic Blue Flag (Bandera Azul Ecológica), a Costa Rican based certification aimed at promoting sustainable development and environment conservation. A 5-star rating, the highest rating, is exclusively awarded to […]

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Camposol's preliminary Q3 financial results show a 14% YOY increase in sales Camposol reports record monthly EBITDA in September and strong year-to-date results in 2024.

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Camposol starts cherry season with early arrival in China Chile projects a total export volume of approximately 658,000 tons of cherries for the 2024/25 season.

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Canadian port strikes costing upwards of $500M per day West Coast strikes alone are already costing the Canadian economy around C$800 million ($540 million) per day.

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Guatemala: Initial Hass avocado exports to U.S. could exceed 1,000MT According to the Guatemalan government, in 2022, the country exported 10.8 metric tons of avocados, worth $11.7 million.

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South American citrus unable to compensate for Spanish losses Due to the damage in the country's citrus industry, uncertainty rose regarding the supply to the European market, considering the importance of Valencia for Spain's citrus production.

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  • Logistics optimization for perishable goods: Ensuring freshness from farm to table

    Sheer Logistics Vice President of Marketing Nick Fryer discusses strategies and technologies to keep goods fresh from the moment they’re packed into crates to when they land on your plate. Sheer Logistics Vice President of Marketing Nick Fryer discusses strategies and technologies to keep goods fresh from the moment they’re packed into crates to when they land on your plate.
    October 09 , 2024

  • The uncertainty of the Southern Hemisphere’s blueberry season

    Top Info President Betina Ernst examines some major changes, challenges, and projections in the southern blueberry industry. Top Info President Betina Ernst examines some major changes, challenges, and projections in the southern blueberry industry.
    August 30 , 2024

  • CherryTech 2024: Chile's largest technical cherry industry event

    In just a few years, the Chilean cherry industry has grown significantly, positioning itself at an advantage in both technical and productive management worldwide. In just a few years, the Chilean cherry industry has grown significantly, positioning itself at an advantage in both technical and productive management worldwide.
    June 19 , 2024

  • A different season for the Southern blueberry industry

    Agronomist Betina Ernst addresses the weather phenomena that altered production cycles and created different market conditions for the crop in 2023-24. Agronomist Betina Ernst addresses the weather phenomena that altered production cycles and created different market conditions for the crop in 2023-24.
    May 15 , 2024

  • 100 million years of avocado history: A legacy of nature and human perseverance

    Mexico’s Avocado Producers, Packers and Exporters Association recaps the long story of one of the world's most popular fruit. Mexico’s Avocado Producers, Packers and Exporters Association recaps the long story of one of the world's most popular fruit.
    April 24 , 2024

  • Opinion: North American Blueberry Council’s response to Consumer Reports

    North American Blueberry Council President Kasey Cronquist addresses negative reports around the crop. North American Blueberry Council President Kasey Cronquist addresses negative reports around the crop.
    April 19 , 2024

  • IFPA A-NZ calls for national approach to fruit sticker ban

    The IFPA A-NZ outlines key challenges for the produce sector ahead of the Sept. 1, 2025 PLU ban, specifically implementation. The IFPA A-NZ outlines key challenges for the produce sector ahead of the Sept. 1, 2025 PLU ban, specifically implementation.
    April 11 , 2024

  • IFPA welcomes USDA’s updates to WIC nutrition program

    The IFPA welcomes updates to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, helping to ensure fruit and vegetable access. The IFPA welcomes updates to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, helping to ensure fruit and vegetable access.
    April 09 , 2024

  • Column: Bananas have been too cheap for decades

    Industry leaders at the World Banana Forum discussed the pricing of bananas during the last few decades, saying current prices are not sustainable for the supply chain. Industry leaders at the World Banana Forum discussed the pricing of bananas during the last few decades, saying current prices are not sustainable for the supply chain.
    April 03 , 2024

  • CPMA welcomes Canadian government's support of national school food program

    The program will aim to deliver meals to an additional 400,000 children per year.  The program will aim to deliver meals to an additional 400,000 children per year. 
    April 02 , 2024
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Perspectives from IFPA 2024: Interview with Juliana Manco from AgroFresh

The Marketing Manager for Latin America at AgroFresh speaks about the companies innovative pre and post-harvest solutions.
November 14 , 2024

Perspectives IFPA 2024: Interview with Amber Maloney and Nick Wishnatzki of Wish Farms on Florida blueberries

An exclusive interview with the Wish Farms team about Florida berries and the effort to boost blueberry sales.
November 12 , 2024

Agronometrics: Interview with Salih Hodzhov, COO of WB Chambers Farms Limited

Hodzhov talks about the company's berry production in the U.K. and gives insights on what he believes is a "bright future for our industry."
November 07 , 2024

Agronometrics: Peruvian blueberry season drives U.S. prices down as volumes soar

Varieties like Sekoya Pop and Eureka are key in boosting Peru’s production capacity, enhancing both the volume and quality of blueberries reaching international markets.
November 05 , 2024
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AI can now aid in crop disease detection

From ChatGPT to weather forecasting, the applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) continue to expand. London-based crop intelligence firm HSAT recently announced a “ground-breaking technology” capable of improving disease detection and crop prediction through the power of AI. Known as “Inference”, HSAT’s development combines several established AI technologies into a single platform, including computer vision, machine […]
July 10 , 2024

Efficiency and profitability in cherry packhouses with Tomra Lucai Deep Learning Technology

LUCAi™’s user-friendly interface software makes it very easy for the customer’s operators to get the best sorting and grading performance from their processing line.
May 07 , 2024

Apeel Sciences saves millions of fruits from going to waste

According to the UNEP Food Waste Index Report 2024, food waste accounts for 8–10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, highlighting the urgent need for solutions like Apeel’s.
April 09 , 2024

USDA announces $1.5B for climate-smart agriculture and conservation

USDA funding from the Inflation Reduction Act will help farmers save money, create revenue streams, and tackle the climate crisis.
April 03 , 2024
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