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Chilean fruit sector safe from wildfires, officials say
Deadly wildfires blazing through Chile’s central and southern regions have claimed the lives of over 100 people, as an unprecedented heat wave continues to push temperatures up and thwart efforts to combat the fire.
February 06 , 2024
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U.S. Brazilian mango imports projected up
The 2023-24 Brazilian season is expected to be about 31% higher year-on-year.
February 05 , 2024
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Superfresh Growers volunteered 175 hours in 2023
Throughout 2023, 58 Superfresh Growers employees participated in various volunteer activities, ranging from local food drives to environmental cleanup projects.
February 05 , 2024
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Fruit fly quarantine continues in California
Residents are urged to cooperate with agriculture officials and allow them access to your garden to place traps, inspect plants, conduct necessary treatments, or remove potentially infested produce.
February 05 , 2024
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Chilean Blueberry Committee projects 8% volume drop in 2023-24
Executive Director Andrés Armstrong tells FreshFruitPortal.com that the committee needed to reevaluate their initial estimate as harvests slowed following peaks in production that lasted weeks
February 05 , 2024
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Dole kicks off 125th Banana-versary celebration
As one of the produce leader’s biggest initiatives ever, the celebration will continue through December 2024, offering banana lovers “a continuous series of contests, partnerships, proclamations, recipes, and more".
February 05 , 2024
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Garland S. Reiter, Jr. appointed to Chief Commercial Officer, Driscoll’s of the Americas
Garland has a deep understanding of the company's roots, having grown up surrounded by the rich agricultural traditions that have been passed down through generations.
February 02 , 2024
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Naturipe celebrates peak of blueberry winter season
This FeBLUEary, as the company names this promotion period, berries will primarily come from Naturipe growers in Chile and will be supplemented by blueberries from Mexico and Peru.
February 02 , 2024
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Spain urges the EU to safeguard citrus campaign amid France protests
The Spanish Citrus Management Committee is urging the EU to “open a safe corridor to guarantee the transit of Spanish perishable products to their destinations,” warning the situation is causing “irreparable damage” to the ongoing campaign.
February 02 , 2024
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Walmart expands “Store of the Future” concept
The company plans to build or convert more than 150 locations in the U.S. in the next five years, while simultaneously remodeling existing stores.
February 02 , 2024