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Plant-based foods cut diabetes risk
According to a new study, a diet rich in fruit, vegetables, nuts, coffee, legumes and other…

CPMA’s Montreal event breaks attendance record
From April 5 – 7, the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) organized its 96th convention…

From 60 hectares in 1991 to over 10,000 hectares today
What started as a 60-hectare project of table grapes in 1991 has turned into one of the largest…

New ripening products gain foothold in Australia
Phil & Leigh Cummin realized there was a problem in Australia. Fresh produce facilities had only…

GLOBAL OVERVIEW AVOCADOS
Avocados remain as popular as ever across the globe, with most markets for avocado remaining…

Lots of attention for sustainable packaging at Fruit Logistica
Only two Canadian companies exhibited at Fruit Logistica in Berlin last week. It was likely a…

California growers had hoped for a wetter winter
As we get deeper into spring, concerns continue to grow in California over drought following a…

Florida finishes up grapefruit season
The season is winding down on Florida grapefruit. “The internal quality was good this season.…

Shippers watchful of Texas-Mexico border blockades and inspections
“It doesn’t help the commodity situation. There’s no net positive and it’s a mess.” So says Steven…

PHOTO REPORT Fruit Logistica 2022
After two years and two months the fresh produce industry headed for Berlin for Fruit Logistica.The…

“We are ready to introduce our US EPA- certified post-harvest solution at VIVA Fresh Expo”
As the worldwide Covid-19 situation improves, international exhibitions are coming up again. Lytone…

High fuel prices may offer New York apples a competitive advantage
Two relatively new New York apple varieties saw another successful season. One of them, SnapDragon,…

Logistics still affecting movement of South American grapes
Supplies of grapes from South America are still flowing into the coast during what is typically a…

Consumption continues to jump on raspberries
Volumes currently look steady on high-quality raspberries. Alan Ediger, vice-president of sales for…

Peak supplies on a variety of Mexican mangoes right now
Mango supplies are ample right now coming from Mexico. “Mangoes are imported into the U.S.…

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