Europe
Flavio Collis explains how the partnership combines global sourcing and advanced technology to offer a year-round multi-berry program with exclusive premium varieties.
The company is targeting expansion in Italy’s evolving fresh produce market by providing on-site ethylene solutions to meet the growing demand for precise ripening of bananas, avocados and persimmons while insulating operators from global supply chain volatility.
The 2019 introduction of the European Commission’s European Green Deal invites the produce industry to be a leader in climate neutral and plant-friendly policies, according to industry trade group Freshfel Europe.
The Canadian Produce Marketing Association has chosen Alistair MacGregor, a member of Canada’s House of Commons, as its 2020 Produce Champion.
The World Apple and Pear Association is forecasting Europe’s 2020 apple production to drop slightly from last season, but pears will see a double-digit increase.
New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra to pay Danone for recall
CHICAGO - While Europe’s apple crop is up big in 2018, the threat of heavy U.S. tariffs and sharply reduced production are dark clouds over the Chinese apple industry,
Mastronardi Produce, Kingsville, Ontario, is investing in a partnership with vegetable exporter Soho Produce, Maasdijk, Netherlands.
Shipping Costs are Surging Globally, Squeezing Grain Traders
The American cranberry industry is one of the biggest losers so far in the escalating trade dispute between the European Union and the U.S.
Chiquita Brands International, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., has a new dedicated container service from Central America to Europe.
JBT Corp. and SmartWash Solutions have entered into a partnership to offer fresh-cut produce processors in Europe a food safety solution.
Capespan recently completed a two-year process to restructure its fruit business to simplify service for customers and grower partners.
Apeel Sciences, Santa Barbara, Calif., is opening offices in Mexico, the Netherlands and Peru.
Coral Gables, Fla.-based Fresh Del Monte has announced a strong expansion plan for its convenient 24-count single-serve Del Monte banana box across the European market.