Sharpening its category focus, TOMRA Food appoints new Sales Manager for Citrus

New Sales Manager for Citrus appointment in California reflects TOMRA's regional and global commitment to tailoring its solutions to food categories' specialized needs

July 21 , 2022

Chelan Fresh launches new tree fruit brand

The grower-owned and operated company represents multi-generational family farms, many of them five and even six generations of growers, largely in North Central Washington State.

July 14 , 2022

Mexican tomato sector on course for steady season with export increase

Mexico is expected to produce 3.72 million tons of fresh tomatoes for the 2021/22 season, thanks to investments in greenhouse technologies, according to a USDA report.

July 11 , 2022

TOMRA Food, keynote sponsor of the upcoming Global Avocado Congress, spotlights how packhouses can meet current and future challenges

Ahead of the new online event for the global avocado industry, TOMRA spotlights solutions for growers and packhouses who are under pressure to increase throughputs – and whose next big challenge will be higher expectations of product quality.

July 06 , 2022

Passion fruit is named flavor of the year for 2022

Passion fruit was named flavor of the year for 2022 by Food and Beverage flavor house Monin, which has caused excitement for producer Frieda's Branded Produce.

July 06 , 2022

Mexico Council of IFPA calls for fairer prices for producers

Recently-formed Mexico Council of the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has called on markets and retailers to provide fairer prices to ensure a sustainable future for Mexican producers. 

July 05 , 2022

Dole Sunshine Company requests absolution for apples from Pope Francis

DSC wants to redeem the reputation of fruit by celebrating it as the Original 'Healthy' Snack instead of the Original Sin.

July 04 , 2022

Watering fruit trees with micro-irrigation systems

Drying conditions in much of the fruit growing region sparks need to begin watering using micro-irrigation systems.

July 01 , 2022

Varroa mites pose a threat to Australia’s food production industry

The varroa destructor parasite, which was found in Australia for the first time, threatens to cost the honey and food production industries millions of dollars.

July 01 , 2022

Mexico's countrywide avocado expansion could strengthen sector

The expansion of large-scale avocado production in Mexico beyond Michoacán is likely to reinforce the country's position as the leading exporter of the fruit to the U.S.

June 29 , 2022