YottaMark Inc. announced Feb. 2 that its “HarvestMark” fresh food traceability solution was selected by leading Ontario greenhouse produce shippers Huron Produce Ltd. and Jem-D International. Read the rest of this entry »

A wide mix of imported fruit continues to grow wider for Fisher Capespan USA LLC, based here. Read the rest of this entry »

Peru is likely to export at least 9,000 metric tons (MT) of fresh mangoes – Kent variety – to Japan within the next five years after having announced the introduction of this product into that market, said the Peruvian Association of Mango Producers and Exporters (APEM). Read the rest of this entry »

As the Peruvian deal gives way to Mexico, asparagus importers and shippers look forward to brisk movement of promotable supplies. Read the rest of this entry »

Dozens of agricultural trade organizations will share $234 million in USDA funding this year to boost exports of everything from dairy products to California pistachios. Read the rest of this entry »

Australia’s capacity to export mangoes to Japan and China has increased significantly thanks to a new Vapour Heat Treatment (VHT) facility at Giru in North Queensland, the state government has said. VHT helps to control the problem of fruit fly and is critical to market access in Asia. Read the rest of this entry »

According to preliminary data of Analytical Centre of Customs Administration (CAAC) in 2008 the average export price of frozen strawberries, Polish flagship export frozen product, was 1.37 euro/kg. Read the rest of this entry »

According to preliminary data of Analytical Centre of Customs Administration (CAAC) export of carrot in 2008 amounted to 43 thousand t and its value 7.3 million euro. Read the rest of this entry »

There might be more Australian fruit on supermarkets shelves in Thailand soon. Read the rest of this entry »

Spain consumes more fruit and vegetables than many other European countries, including France, Italy, Germany and the UK. This is one of the main conclusions of the study presented by “5 a day”, the world-wide movement to promote F&V consumption, at its II Professional Symposium held in Madrid on 5 March. Read the rest of this entry »