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Black tomato wins Fruit Logistica Innovation Award

PRESS RELEASE: Berlin, 7 February 2020 – This year’s FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Award (FLIA) goes to the tomato “Yoom™” from the...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Oppy offers sustainable kiwi packs

Committed to sustainability in the industry, Oppy BB #:116424 has introduced an innovative first: a plastic-free, tree-free, renewable packaging solution....

5 years ago 4 minute read

Awe Sum Organics hires new director of sales and marketing

SANTA CRUZ, CA — Awe Sum Organics, BB #:157008 with roots in the organic produce trade since 1985 and grower...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Mariposa Port improvements come to fruition with more on the way

Five years after the much-anticipated renovation and expansion of the Mariposa Land Port of Entry, members of the fresh produce...

5 years ago 4 minute read

Del Monte appoints its first sustainability executive

CORAL GABLES, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. BB #:111187 has appointed Hans Sauter as the Company’s first Chief...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Nogales sees continuing growth in organics

When it comes to organics and specialty or ethnic offerings, there are ups and downs for Nogales, AZ, companies. Organics...

5 years ago 2 minute read

The potential way forward in melon traceability

Although the melon industry has a demonstrated need, the adoption of traceability systems industrywide is still in its infancy. Walmart...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Wonderful Pistachios markets as plant-based protein

LOS ANGELES, CA – February 5, 2020 – Wonderful Pistachios BB #:358637, The Original Plant-Based Protein, launched a new multimillion-dollar...

5 years ago 4 minute read

Wonderful Citrus adds 800 acres of lemons in Salinas Valley

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Wonderful Citrus BB #:115157 recently signed a long-term lease on 846 continuous acres...

5 years ago 4 minute read

LGS Specialty Sales starts clementine season

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Feb. 6, 2020) – LGS Specialty Sales, BB #:138665 a leading importer of citrus, avocados and grapes,...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Protected agriculture changes the game in Nogales

In Mexico, acreage of protected agriculture (PA) is found mostly in the western states of Sinaloa, Jalisco, and Michoacán, followed...

5 years ago 3 minute read

RFID and the melon traceability system

The melon traceability system is dependent on the adoption of RFID (radio frequency identification) technology, which is a noncontact automatic...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Biotechnology firm acquires Okanagan Specialty Fruits

RADFORD, VA and SUMMERLAND, B.C., CANADA – February 3, 2020 Today Okanagan Specialty Fruits Inc. (OSF) BB #:339737 announces the...

5 years ago 3 minute read

FLM Harvest hires vice president of food with produce experience

MINNEAPOLIS – Feb. 5, 2020 – FLM Harvest is pleased to announce the hiring of Cristie Mather as vice president...

5 years ago 2 minute read

GrubMarket completes the acquisition of Organic Harvest Network

GrubMarket BB #:301166 announced it has completed the acquisition of Organic Harvest Network, a leading and highly reputable provider of...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Tomatoes represent a world of uncertainty in Nogales

For those Nogales, AZ, companies dealing in tomatoes, the Tomato Suspension Agreement has added another level of complexity. Last year,...

5 years ago 2 minute read

The role of traceability and transparency in the supply chain

Sustainability has been established as a major concern of consumers. Many growers and retailers are partnering with transparency accountability groups...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Berry growers commit to recycle-ready packaging

WATSONVILLE, CA, February 4, 2020 – In another step to further reduce the produce industry’s environmental impact, major North American...

5 years ago 4 minute read

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