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Driscoll’s sights on the expand of Chinese market for fruits

Driscoll's which is an California-based provider of fresh berries has announced that it will double its investment in China in the coming five years, as per its chief executive. Miles Reiter, chairman and chief executive officer of Driscoll's stated that he's noticed the immense potential in the Chinese market that is growing quickly. Reiter stated: "We plan to sell 35,000 tonnes of berries in the coming year, which is up by 25 percent over the last year. There is a lot of market demand from China. I am confident that we will maintain a similar rate of growth over 5 years [...]

Far-reaching implications of proposed EU marketing standards for pre-cut fruit and vegetables industry

Freshfel Europe warned the European Commission this week on the far-reaching implications of its draft proposal on marketing standards if rules on mandatory country-specific origin labelling are maintained for pre-cut fruit and vegetables. The draft is currently in public stakeholder consultation. The sector urges the European Commission to withdraw or amend specific parts of its draft proposal that will impact competitiveness, raise prices and impact consumption of convenience fresh produce. The draft Regulation on marketing standards is meant to align with the objectives of the Farm to Fork Strategy, namely the provisions relating to increased information for consumers and reduction of [...]

West Bengal mango growers started picking mangoes, and were worried about an the threat of a tropical cyclone

Mango orchards across West Bengal have started harvesting mangoes in the wake of fears about the looming storm Mocha. Although it's not clear when the storm will strike Bengal coast or what the impacts will be on the state, people involved in mango cultivation don't want to risk. Due to the destruction caused by Amphan being present in their minds and the need to plan seeking early harvests to limit the impact. Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com

UBCO researchers are working to power the waste of fruit

UBC Okanagan researchers are looking at the possibility of using the solid waste from fruit, as well as leachate, to generate energy for fuel cells. The energy that is generated from food waste does not compare to the power of wind or solar scientists are looking at cleaning and increasing the efficiency of energy extracted from waste food waste, especially fruit waste. This is an substance that's abundant within the agriculture area in the Okanagan Valley. As per the BC Government, organic waste constitutes 40 percent of waste in the provincial landfills. Food waste, in particular is becoming a major issue [...]

Supply chain research is conducted to provide the standard gold and green avocados to clients

Western Australian avocados will feature in the 2nd part of a nationwide research initiative to manage risk in the supply chain to produce higher quality, more consistent fruit that meets the needs of customers reduces waste, and helps to capture competitive advantages in the marketplace. The three-and-a-half year Serviced Supply Chains II Project receives overarching financing through Hort Innovation and is led by the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Queensland in conjunction with several commercial as well as State Government partners. The simulation trials have begun in the department of primary industries and regional development's (DPIRD's) Manjimup Research Facility for testing [...]

Spanish Lemon Verna season starts off

The Spanish Lemon Verna season begun just as Fino lemon season has come to an end in accordance with the Lemon and Grapefruit Interprofessional Association (AILIMPO). In the Verna season is enhanced by the window for commercial sales that is the Fino lemon. This manner Spain ensures the availability of the lemons grown in line with European standard (quality sustainable in the food chain, traceability and food security) throughout the next couple of weeks. The Fino lemon is also pure fresh lemon which is delivered from the tree to the market in between 48 and 72 hours. Other lemons of the [...]

Hai Duong province is promoting sales of lychee

In the northern Vietnamese province Hai Duong has been taking measures to increase sales of lychee. The lychees of the Thanh Ha district will be maturing by the end of May. The district is famous for its lychees. Thanh Ha is currently home to 3,265ha of fruit. It also has 1,700ha that are the first to ripen. Nearly 400ha of the land has been certified to meet VietGAP requirements and 50ha have been certified by GlobaGAP. China remains an important market for Vietnamese fruit lychees. In the coming year, exports of lychees to China faces many obstacles since this country is [...]

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