Copefrut develops and implements Material Recyclability Index

Copefrut has developed a Material Recyclability Index, a measure that seeks to understand the capacity of packaging to be integrated into recycling flows.

September 10 , 2021

UNITEC Group returns to Macfrut 2021

September 08 , 2021

U.S. fruit imports soared to new record in July

U.S. fruit imports soared by 19 percent year-on-year on July to reach a record US$1.57 billion, according to newly released USDA data.

September 06 , 2021

Fyffes posts record 2020 loss amid melon and mushroom asset charges

The Ireland-based company swung into a record loss of almost €170 million last year as it was forced to take large impairment charges against its melon and mushroom businesses.

September 02 , 2021

Berries and apples remain best opportunities for fresh fruit packaging suppliers - report

New Freedonia Group analysis found that together the two categories would account for 51% of demand, driven by various factors.

August 27 , 2021

More Philippine pineapples, mangoes could soon enter U.S. market

Philippe authorities said they and the USDA-APHIS have agreed to thresh out several pending issues that would broaden market access.

August 26 , 2021

VOG reports Italian apple crop smaller and later, but with organic increase

In spite of the spring frosts and the growth in European output, the major consortium is still forecasting "a fairly well balanced sales season".

August 26 , 2021

Analysis: Where in the world is my container?

Using examples from the global perishables industry such as California grapes, Vanguard International breaks down the many challenges facing the supply chain around the world.

August 24 , 2021

U.S. apple crop expected to rise in 2021-22

At the varietal level, Gala is expected to retain the top spot with almost 49.3 million bushels produced, accounting for around 19 percent of the U.S. apple market.

August 23 , 2021

Drought-weakened bee colonies threaten West Coast crops

A shortage of bees needed to pollinate fruits and flowers in putting West Coast cash crops like almonds, plums and apples at risk, according to more than a dozen interviews with farmers, bee experts, economists and farm industry groups.

August 19 , 2021