Synergy: Working to promote fruit and vegetable consumption at New York Produce Show
A record groundswell of produce industry titans and innovative change agents joined forces in New York City in late 2022 with an urgent imperative to increase produce consumption. The 13th annual New York Produce Show & Conference, with meetings beginning on November 29 and ending December 2nd, with the one-day trade show centered at the […]
Tatayoyo pepper from Rijk Zwaan wins gold at 2023 Fruit Logistica Innovation Awards
The Tatayoyo pepper, with its unique flavour whose size fits between a snack pepper and bell pepper, earned Netherlands-based Rijk Zwaan gold in the 2023 Innovation Awards at Fruit Logistica in Berlin. It is the third time that Rijk Zwaan has captured the coveted award. “From the very beginning, our goal with Tatayoyo was to […]
The value of community hiring programs for wholesalers
At its core, a company’s sustainability journey means planning and committing to create a sustainable, viable, future trajectory for the company. This journey often focuses on lowering energy and water usage, or promoting recycling, waste diversion and other typical “green” practices on-site. For me, sustainability ultimately is much more than the surface “reduce, reuse, and […]
Produce at heart of consumer spending shift away from premium chains to Lidl
According to new data released by supermarket chain Lidl, consumers in the UK spent £11m less at Sainsbury’s, Marks and Spencer and Waitrose in January than they did last year and used it instead at the discount retailer. Much of that switch is being fueled by fresh produce. This huge shift is not surprising given […]
BerryWorld cements deal with vertical farm to ensure year-round supply
Global berry supplier BerryWorld has announced a strategic partnership with Dutch agtech enterprise SMARTKAS. SMARTKAS is currently the largest vertical farm in the UK, and is set to provide BerryWorld with locally grown, premium quality strawberries for retail sales on a year-round basis. The firm’s facility in Harlow, Essex, has over 27,000 square meters of growing space, making it the […]
Before Fruit Logsitica opens, fresh produce leaders can get edge on EU market with free handbook
Leaders from Fruit Logistica, the huge fresh produce trade show in Berlin that opens on Wednesday, have released their free annual guide for 2023 that includes information on Europe’s fresh fruit and vegetable sector. The European Statistics Handbook, which can be downloaded from its website, covers all of the industry’s product categories. So what is […]
From fresh produce to environmental conservation
Sustainability comes in many shapes, sizes, colors, dimensions and impact zones. For me, the secret of starting a new sustainability project always depends on three things: inspiration, commitment and collaboration. Here is how these three factors recently came together in a life-changing sustainability project. In June 2021, after working in the global fresh produce industry […]
Mission Produce to install ripening technology in Dartford distribution centre
Mission Produce, Inc. has announced the testing results of its Mission Control ripening technology and management process, confirming its ability to accelerate avocado ripening and improve product uniformity. The new technology will be implemented for the first time in the company’s newest forward distribution centre in Dartford, England, which is anticipated to open in March of 2023. […]
