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California grower McClarty talks about boosting grape consumption
"As an industry, we need to review where we are, where we are going, and how to get there. This means looking at exciting technological advances, new varieties, and how to protect company secrets, yet at the same time share best practices," said McClarty.
August 31 , 2022
Kapi Kapi expands U.S. logistics team
Latishia Bryant joined Kapi Kapi as Logistics Manager, working closely with Sharonda Masters who was hired as Logistics Coordinator.
August 30 , 2022
Rockit Global Limited wins Exporter of the Year award
The apple company was awarded both the Best Established Business award and the coveted overall award for Exporter of the Year at the Hawke’s Bay Export Awards.
August 29 , 2022
Honeybear Brands makes progress toward reaching sustainability goals
In 2021, Honeybear Brands sourced 91 percent of its facility energy from renewable sources, putting the company well on its way to meet its 100 percent goal by 2025.
August 26 , 2022
Cold treatment for South African apples and pears approved by India
Jacques du Preez, Hortgro’s General Manager for Trade and Markets, said: “We welcome the Government of India’s decision as it allows us to ship quality fruit from South Africa to India in a short span of time.”
August 25 , 2022
OSF expands its executive team
Daryl Johnston has joined the company as Vice President of Sales and Business Development, and Don Westcott was promoted to the post of Senior Vice President.
August 25 , 2022
Dole releases Q2 financial results, revises Adjusted EBITDA down for the year
Carl McCann explained that the revision was “due to a slower than anticipated return to full operating profitability in our Fresh Vegetables segment and the translation impact from the strengthening U.S. Dollar."
August 24 , 2022
USApple names Brenda Briggs as 2022-23 chair
She will succeed 2021-22 USApple Chair Chris Alpers, Operations Manager and Grower with Redpath Orchards in Michigan.
August 22 , 2022
Fresh produce dollar sales up, volume sales down in July 2022
Fresh produce sales were up 4.2 percent, but volume sales were down 4.8 percent, compared to July 2021.
August 19 , 2022
Total U.S. apple production forecast to increase in 2022-23
The forecast represents a 3 percent increase compared to last year’s production figure and is 3.5 percent less than the five-year production average.
August 19 , 2022
