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Burnac Produce Limited now using AiroCide PPT Food Safety air sanitation technology
KES Science and Technology, Inc. is proud to announce that Burnac Produce Limited of Woodbridge, Ontario Canada is utilizing the NASA-developed AiroCide PPT Food Safety air sanitation technology in their state-of-the-art produce distribution facility. Burnac Corporation’s wholesale produce division was..... 0 comments

US: Chiquita introduces delicious Blend & Serve Fruit smoothies
U.S. consumers have fallen in love with fresh fruit smoothies and Chiquita is making at home preparation a snap with an affordable, blend-and-serve smoothie made with all-natural ingredients. Chiquita Frozen Fruit Smoothie concentrates are available in four flavors - Strawberry Banana, Banana Colada, Peach..... 0 comments

UK: Fresh Produce Consortium launches carbon footprint calculator
The Fresh Produce Consortium has launched a tool to measure and help reduce carbon emissions.The online "tailor-made carbon footprint calculator" allows fresh-produce companies to work out their emissions and pinpoint where to make improvements."By understanding where carbon emissions are found within the..... 0 comments

Europe Greens unveil EU 'new deal' plan
European Green parties on Saturday called for an environment-friendly overhaul of the EU, attacking European Commission chief Jose Manuel Barroso's record and saying he should not be reappointed.About 450 delegates from the 27 European Union states, meeting since Friday at the European Parliament in..... 0 comments

Italy: Almaverde Bio launches ready-to-eat organic fresh fruits
Almaverde Bio, leading Italian brand in the organic farming sector, is to widen its range of products to ready-to-eat fresh fruits delicacies, aiming at meeting the needs of all those consumers that like having a healthy light "organic" snack.Almaverde Bio's ready-to-eat fresh fruit - all strictly organic -..... 0 comments

Produce Industry Executive Takes on Expanded Strategic Role as Senior VP of Sales & Marketing
Naturipe Farms Promotes Robert Verloop
Naples, FL – March 16, 2009 – Naturipe Farms today announced an expanded role for Robert Verloop as the new Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing. Effective immediately, the former Vice President of Marketing will step into the new role with an eye on long-term strategic sales and marketing..... 1 comments

US: Tri-State Potato Variety Program releases three new potatoes for 2009 Growing Season
When potato producers plant their seed this spring, they’ll have three new varieties to choose from:* Alpine Russet, a very high-yielding, medium- to late-maturing processing potato that has a natural dormancy rivaling Russet Burbank. It can be stored as long as Russet Burbank while producing lighter-colored..... 1 comments

including Capespan's characters Olivia Orange and Arnie Apple.
Launch of innovative fruit and vegetable storybooks ‘The Yum Yums’
‘Borders’ bookshop launch for innovative fruit and vegetable storybooks ‘The Yum Yums’ New literary arrivals, The Yum Yums, look set to take the world of children’s books by storm. Comprising a series of illustrated stories for 3 to 7 year old children with fruit and vegetable based characters, the stories..... 0 comments

US: N.C. Tomato Growers offers scholarship
The N.C. Tomato Growers Association is offering a $1,000 merit/need-based scholarship for the 2009-2010 academic year. Any North Carolina resident who pursues a horticulture or agribusiness undergraduate or graduate degree at a four-year North Carolina college or university is eligible to apply. The deadline..... 0 comments

Caution needed in development of new horticulture award
Peak horticulture organisation Growcom has welcomed the Federal Government’s submission to the Australian Industrial Relations Commission which calls for caution in the development of new awards in agriculture.Growcom Industrial Relations Adviser Donna Mogg said today that while the government’s submission..... 0 comments

US: New opportunity for fruit, vegetable growers
Some Minnesota fruit and vegetable growers may be eligible to participate in a new pilot program that will allow them more planting flexibility. The USDA Farm Service Agency program will allow farmers in Minnesota and only six other states to use farm program base acres for cucumbers, green peas, lima beans,..... 0 comments

by Nancy Tucker
Global Trade Resources Are Just a Click Away
Produce Marketing Association (PMA) is well known for its international convention and exposition, Fresh Summit, held each fall. Yet PMA is much more than just a week in October at a convention – PMA offers year-round value that connects, informs and delivers business solutions to enhance members’..... 0 comments

DeltaTRAK Introduces New FlashLink® BioLogger
DeltaTRAK®, Inc., a leading manufacturer of cold chain management solutions and portable environmental test equipment, announces the introduction of a new electronic data logger, the FlashLink BioLogger. This electronic recording device is programmed specifically for temperature monitoring of shipments..... 0 comments

US: FMC introduces Hero EW insecticide for Key Fruit, Vegetable and Row Crop Markets California approves product for control of Key Insects
Insect control in fruit and vegetable crops in California, and throughout the U.S., just got easier with the most recent label expansion from FMC Corporation. Hero® EW insecticide has received both an expanded label from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and approval from the State of California..... 0 comments

Pure Acai Products to market new line of Acai Zone Products
Pure Acai Products, one of the world's leading suppliers of acai berry products, recently signed an agreement with Apex-Nutra to develop a new line of three high-quality, private-label acai juices and supplements under the Acai Zone brand.The joining of forces with Apex-Nutra was a natural progression for..... 0 comments

USDA launches biotechnology pilot project
Last week, the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) introduced a pilot of the biotechnology quality management system. The system is part of continued efforts to enhance compliance with the regulatory requirements for field trials and movements of certain genetically engineered..... 0 comments

Power Supplements, LLC launches the Perfect Acai Consumer Bill of Rights
Power Supplements launched its Perfect Acai Consumer Bill of Rights. Consumers today are bombarded with various Acai scams that have correctly drawn the attention of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and numerous consumer complain organizations. The Perfect Acai Consumer Bill of Rights is a guarantee that..... 0 comments

USDA announces food labeling regulation
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Monday the language of a new regulation that will require country of origin labeling for many foods.The USDA said in a statement the final rule will be published in the Jan. 15 Federal Register. The regulation is required by the 2002 and 2008 farm bills.The rule..... 0 comments

US: Skinny Nutritional joins rush for stevia drinks
US-based Skinny Nutritional, the producer of Skinny Water (among other functional waters), plans to introduce a line extension of calorie-free beverages in early 2009 using a natural sweetener derived from Stevia.The move follows the launch of zero-calorie SoBe Life Water from PepsiCo with stevia at the end..... 0 comments

US: Ocean Spray announces sugar-free drink mixes
As 2009 quickly approaches, Americans will begin making New Year's resolutions, but many will fall off the wagon. According to this year's survey from FranklinCovey Products (www.franklinplanner.com), a global retailer and the exclusive licensee of consumer products for FranklinCovey Co,, losing weight is..... 0 comments

PMA foundation awards scholarship to Australia’s Michael Engeman
Newark, Del. – Michael Engeman of Melbourne, Australia’s La Manna Group received the PMA Foundation for Industry Talent’s (PMA FIT) first-ever Tip Murphy Scholarship for Leadership Excellence (TMSLE), enabling him to participate in PMA FIT’s Leadership Symposium next month. In his scholarship application,..... 0 comments

Jamaica to launch CARICOM passport in January
Jamaica's version of the new CARICOM Passport (CP), will be launched in January 2009. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Jennifer McDonald, speaking at yesterday's (Dec.17) JIS 'Think Tank', said that the document will bear the CARICOM logo and the words..... 0 comments

US: Jamba Juice warms up Chicago inside and out
A major warming trend hit Chicago this morning as Jamba Juice unveiled its new Steel Cut Oatmeal with Fruit during a citywide oatmeal run to serve breakfast to the tireless workers of Chicago's non-profit community. With the goal of recognizing those who work to benefit the lives of others, today's special..... 0 comments

US: FreshDirect at the Office introduces 'Smart Eating at the Office'
FreshDirect At The Office, the corporate arm of the leading online fresh food purveyor and delivery service, today announced its collaboration with IAC, a leading internet company with more than 35 consumer brands across 40 countries, to launch "Smart Eating at the Office," a new eating program designed to..... 0 comments

Pakistan: Gondal inaugurates METRO’s launch of Kinnow export program
Federal Minister for Food and Agriculture, Mr. Nazar Gondal performed the launching ceremony of Metro Cash & Carry Pakistan’s export programme of Kinnows to its international network in 8 countries.During the season, Pakistan’s Kinnow’s will be exported for the first time to China, Belgium , Germany,..... 0 comments

US: Draco Natural Products launches blueberry fruit extract
Standardized Full-Spectrum Extract™ blueberry fruit extract loaded with polyphenols and anthocyanins, is the latest addition to the roster of fruit ingredients offered by San Jose-based Draco Natural Products. Draco announced that it uses High Bush Blueberry to make a 25:1 extract that has appreciable levels..... 0 comments

Serbia joins OECD Fruit and Vegetable Scheme
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water management today stated that at the 67th plenary session of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Serbia was admitted to the OECD Scheme for Fruits and Vegetables. The statement adds that the session was held on December 3 and 4 in..... 0 comments

School fruit scheme: which role for the European Union?
The European Commission is holding a major School Fruit Scheme (SFS) conference on 15 and 16 December 2008 in Brussels. This conference is one of the Commission initiatives in the fight against obesity and for the promotion of healthy life styles.The aim of the conference is to exchange views, ideas and..... 0 comments

National Tomato Brand introduces enhanced product and new consumer-friendly packaging
Dei Fratelli, a preferred tomato brand sold throughout the United States, has developed a new look for its family of tomato products, as well as enhanced product features. The new labels will be found in grocery stores beginning late 2008, showing consumers that they can enjoy their favorite dishes with more..... 0 comments

Agro-tech innovations meet Professional Marketing at the 19th international Agro Mashov exhibition
International exhibition in Israel 14-15 January 2009
Three thousand buyers and dozens of delegations from fifty countries, including executives of large European supermarkets and corporations, and importers are expected to visit the annual international exhibition, Agro Mashov, which will open on January 14, 2009 in the Tel Aviv Exhibition Grounds.Tens of..... 0 comments

Russian-Chinese food factory to be launched in December
The first part of a Russian-Chinese vegetable processing plant is to be opened in northwest Russia's Veliky Novgorod Region in December, local authorities said on Thursday. The project, whose cost is estimated at $20 million, is jointly run by China's Guangxi agro-industrial complex and Russia's Velikaya..... 0 comments

The first brand worlwide in amount and variety
HORTYFRUTA features LOLA, this brand will identify Andalucian products before markets anc consumers
HORTYFRUTA featured LOLA Andalusian Fresh Produce, as a brand to identify the fresh produce from Andalucia. LOLA is not only a seal but a differentiation brand to highlight products at the market to improve marketing of fresh produce and to enforce the identity of the sector.LOLA Andalusian Fresh Produce..... 0 comments

Website CoOLNZ officially launched
'CoOL New Zealand’ Campaign Supported
Horticulture New Zealand is pleased to be part of the group formed to continue to push for a change in New Zealand’s country of origin labelling laws, ‘CoOL New Zealand’.CoOLNZ officially launches its website www.cool.org.nz and facebook group ‘I Want A CoOL New Zealand’ in Wellington this morning. The..... 0 comments

New Packaging Promotes ‘Apple Convenience’
Today’s consumer is always on the lookout for products which are nutritious. They are also looking for things which are convenient. Now there’s a new product bringing both of those benefits together. It's called 'Apple On The Go' and as its name indicates, it involves an apple . . . a fresh apple . . ...... 0 comments

It's all about those 2 or 3 valuable contacts
World Fruit and Vegetable show London; a considerate success
The World Fruit and Vegetable show hold in the International Exhibition Centre ExCeL October 8 and 9th has been a humble success. The show has been opened by Tesco's Fresh Produce category manager Mr. Edward Palmer. In his opening he complimented the exhibitors that "you declare that you are good enough to..... 2 comments

Uganda: New mango variety coming
A new mango variety for juice production is to be imported from India. Dennis Mbabali, an agronomist with Britania Allied Industries, the firm behind the project, said Alphonse mangoes are good for mango juice production, but are not grown here. This follows research by the National Agricultural Research..... 0 comments

Brazil Botanicals introduces super juices
Brazil Botanicals has announced that the company is launching a new line of exotic juices to meet rapidly changing needs of today's health conscious consumers. There is a big difference between sugar-laden, reconstituted fruit juices that are currently on the market and the authentic Brazil Botanicals' Super..... 0 comments

US: ARS and Seed Company examine commercial potential of Ethanol Coproduct
Studies by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists have shown that dried distiller's grains (DDGs)—coproducts of corn ethanol production—have potential as an organic fertilizer and for weed control. But some ethanol producers are adopting new corn-grinding methods that may affect the DDGs' usefulness...... 0 comments

Architects propose fantastic greenhouses across the Sahara
A team of architects and environmental engineers has proposed covering swaths of the Sahara with vast “salt water greenhouses” powered by solar power arrays, in a plan they call the Sahara Forest Project. Charlie Paton, inventor of the salt water greenhouse, says the combined technologies could transform..... 1 comments

Company introduction: Shandong Bestop Import & Export
Shandong Bestop Import & Export, approved and authorized to own the import and export rights by Chinese Government, is a professional international trade company. The business of Shandong Bestop Import & Export covers the import and export trade of agricultural products, construction materials and..... 0 comments

RosettaNet announces completion of multiple messaging service validation
RosettaNet, a subsidiary of GS1 US, is a not-for-profit consortium that is focused on the collaborative development and rapid deployment of open, business process standards that align processes within global trading networks, has announced that its members can now switch from the RosettaNet Implementation..... 0 comments

U.S. Potato industry launches new campaign
The U.S. Potato Board launched a national print advertising campaign today as part of its continued effort to educate consumers about the nutritional benefits of potatoes. "Peel Back the Truth" inquisitively tackles potato nutrition myths and quickly reveals, with the swoop of a potato peeler, the healthy..... 0 comments

Kenya to produce diesel fuel from jatropha tree
Kenya is joining a long list of countries planning to produce diesel fuel from the poisonous-but-oil-rich seeds of the jatropha tree, a plant indigenous to South America. The tree is at the heart of a five-year strategy to develop a bio-fuel industry in Kenya, which is expected to reduce the country's..... 1 comments

Producer with possibilities
Turkish tunnel culture fascinating
The total area in Turkey of covered culture is about 20,000 to 25,000ha. The area around Antalya is known for the variety in horticulture. There are glasshouses of any age and also the grown products vary greatly: tomatoes, peppers, chilis and courgettes. Lots of lettuce is grown in plastic..... 0 comments

Company introduction
Pakistan: Nehal Enterprises starts mango exports to Europe and North America
Nehal Enterprises is a Pakistan based company. The company is registered with Ministry of Commerce and registered contractor of Pakistan armed forces. We are meeting domestic and international market FFVs needs up to entire satisfaction of customer. Our specialization is Fresh Fruit and Vegetables. Mango..... 0 comments

US: Enhancing the shelf life of fresh-cut produce
Key Technology introduces the redesigned compact dryer for removing moisture and enhancing the shelf life of fresh-cut produce. Handling up to 600 pounds (280 kilograms) of product per hour, the compact dryer features new electronics and several new components to ease operation, enhance sanitation and..... 0 comments

Procomel from Murcia (Spain) includes new products in its broader portfolio: ‘Sugar Baby Melón’ and ‘Piece Fruit’
The firm Procomel well-known thanks to the brand ‘Los Melones del Abuelo’ just introduced the ‘Sugar Baby Melón’ and ‘Piece Fruit’ products, to satisfy the new needs of consumers. ‘Sugar Baby Melón’ “is a "dwarf" melon, which keeps all the flavor of the traditional varieties”, declares Procomel's General..... 0 comments

EU farm chief unveils plan for free school fruit
Europe's farm chief aims to give millions of schoolchildren across the European Union the chance to eat free fresh fruit and vegetables, part of a wider campaign to promote healthy eating and combat child obesity. In a blueprint due to be published on July 8, EU Agriculture Commissioner Mariann Fischer Boel..... 0 comments

IFC helps Ukraine's fruit producers benefit from growing international market
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, in cooperation with the Austrian Ministry of Finance and AGRANA Fruit Ukraine, recently launched a program in Ukraine's Vinnitsa region that will help local fruit producers benefit from opportunities presented by a growing market. The Apple Re-Sorts Program, the first..... 0 comments

Taiwanese introduce new cash crop
Local farmers were yesterday introduced to several varieties of peanuts that are currently being researched by the Republic of China (ROC) Taiwan Technical Mission’s to provide a new cash crop for the Federation.According to Dr. Keng-feng Chen, Chief of the Taiwanese Technical Mission, the research will help..... 0 comments

Ocean Spray Revitalizes Americans Naturally with Free Fuel for Their Bodies
Ocean Spray today announces its campaign to energize the country and lift people from America's other energy crisis. With hectic, busy lifestyles, many Americans are experiencing an energy shortage. While masters at multi-tasking, most people need an extra boost to keep them on the go. As such, starting this..... 0 comments

Philippines: Basey launches 3 simultaneous programs
The local government of Basey, Samar under the leadership of Mayor Wilfredo "Didi" Estorninos, launched not one but three developmental programs on May 3, 2008, Bonavie Robinio, Basey Information Assistant reported. The three development programs which were presented to the Baseynons in a program at the..... 0 comments

India: Coca Cola to launch Maaza in tetra pack
Competition in the fruit juice segment is hotting up with Coca Cola planning to come out with tetra-pack version of its mango drink Maaza by end of this month, close on the heels of rival Pepsi re-launching its Slice brand. According to industry sources, Coca Cola plans to launch new small-size Maaza first..... 0 comments

Efficiency Gains From Orion's Lighting Technology Positions SYSCO for Annual Savings Approaching $3 Million
SYSCO Corporation -- a Leader in the Foodservice Industry -- Installs Orion Energy Systems Technology in Its 59th North American Facility
Orion Energy Systems, Inc. announced that the SYSCO Corporation, North America's leading foodservice marketer and distributor, completed installation of Orion's energy-saving Compact Modular lighting platform at its Riviera Beach, Florida facility. This project marks the 59th SYSCO facility deploying Orion's..... 0 comments

Canada: Company grows its greenery on hydroponic urban farm; Hard to find food more local than this in downtown T.O.
A block south of the flashing lights of Toronto landmark Honest Ed's, there is an old church, a sprawling brick high school - and a farm. That's right - a farm. A 275-square-metre farm, to be exact, tucked in the back of a basement. Inside it smells like an earthy spring day, and racks of what looks like..... 0 comments

Estonia March inflation eases to 10.9% y/y
Dearer motor fuel, bread and vegetables helped push Estonian consumer prices up by 0.8 percent last month to stand 10.9 percent higher than a year earlier, the national statistics office said on Monday. Analysts had forecast the consumer price index (CPI) would rise by only 0.4 percent in March for a 10.4..... 0 comments

Venezuelan inflation hits 7.1% in Q1
Inflation in Venezuela, as measured by the newly introduced national price consumer index (INPC), soared 7.1 percent in the first quarter this year, the Central Bank of Venezuela (BCV) said on Monday. The bank informed that in March the INPC was 1.7 percent, compared to 2.1 percent in February and 3.1..... 0 comments

Canada economy to keep strong in 2008
Canada's economy will grow by 2.2 percent this year, thanks to strong consumer spending, the Conference Board of Canada said Monday. The prediction stands in contrast with those offered by economists at the major banks, who argue that the slowdown in the U.S. economy will drag the Canadian economy to a..... 0 comments

Nigeria: Economy grinds to a Halt
Friday's directive by President Umaru Yar'Adua to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), the Department of Petroleum Resources and the Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) to take urgent steps to end the current fuel scarcity in the country does not seem to have any effect yet as the situation..... 0 comments

India: PM to launch Bihar agriculture plan
PM Manmohan Singh has accepted Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's invitation to visit the state and launch a massive agricultural plan devised by the state government. Demanding the Centre's support, Kumar said Bihar had declared 2008 as "agriculture year" and had drawn up a roadmap after consultation with specialists..... 0 comments

Fiji: $3m plan to boost exports
Fiji’s Ministry of Primary Industries is calling for project proposals from the private sector and existing enterprises wishing to be funded under the Import Substitution and Export Promotion programme. "The proposals should be targeted at any intervention that would immediately boost exports and also..... 0 comments

Program seeks to grow all vegetables consumed in Mongolia
The Mongolian government is creating a program to allow Mongolians to grow 100 percent of all vegetables consumed in the country. Called the ‘Green Revolution,” the program was approved in 1999 and now involves 121,000 households and some 25,000 to 30,000 jobs. During that time, the Ministry of Food and..... 0 comments

Mini-photo report
"Mora Original": an initiative in cutivation of blackberris at Oña (Cuenca - Ecuador)
In January 28th of this year, an initiative of a group of entrepreneurs was born. They look for an opportunity to develop a cultivation of blackberries, specifically the "brazzos" variety.This initiative was supported by the mayor of the municipality of Oña, Mrs. Germania Ullauri. The town has less than 5000..... 0 comments

National Produce Marketing in Canada: establishes links of transparency and confidence with the whole chain
In the city of Toronto, Province of Ontario-Canadá, the commercial link and friendship for more than 15 years, joined Charles Beresford from the Consulting and Importing company, Foods of the Earth Inc., with Anthony Formusa manager from a local trading company known as National Produce Marketing. The..... 0 comments

Kazakhstan: unique vegetable processing and drying plant is launched in Semeya
The unique plant for vegetable drying and processing is launched in the village Prirechnoye, Semeyskiy district. The designed capacity of the plant is one ton of product per day, "Kazinform" informs. The plant technology is the non-waste production. Earlier the second-grade vegetables were thrown away as..... 0 comments

Shenzhen implements new inspection policies
According to Shenzhen Quarantine and Inspection Bureau, all fruits from unregistered orchards and packaging industries will not be accepted for inspection from the 1st of November, 2007. The packaging of all exported fruit need to be labeled with product category, place of origin, supplied orchard and the..... 0 comments

Photo report of Dutch trade mission to Morocco (200+ photos)
Morocco has a lot of potential but struggles with water shortage
Tholen – There are quite a lot of companies who are in business with Moroccan companies, but there are still companies that don't see the potential of this country. Morocco does have the necessary potential, but there a a few threats as well. There's more than enough land available for vegetables and fruit..... 0 comments

JAK Fruit establishes New Zealand representation through JV
Tholen - Through a strategic Joint Venture operation with Darrak Produce Markets Ltd (DPM) in Auckland, New Zealand, the Australian fresh fruit international trading company JAK Fruit Pty Ltd has established representation in New Zealand. Tony Cassone, General Manager Marketing will relocate to New Zealand..... 0 comments

We cultivate Colombia across the World
Corporación Colombia Internacional
The Corporación Colombia Internacional - CCI was founded in 1992 as a promoter and business incubator, to push the agricultural and agro-industrial sector in Colombia. The CCI focuses on leading the processes for technological and entrepreneurial development, in order to strengthen the non-traditional..... 0 comments

Woolworths unveils market reports scheme
Woolworths is releasing its own version of a market-tracking device, which will give viewers the lowdown on the fluctuating price of fruit and vegetables. The Woolworths market updates will ignore stock market staples like the All Ordinaries Index, instead focusing on the way weather conditions affect..... 0 comments

Asia Fruit Logistica: Interview with Gérald Lamusse, organizer of Fruit Logistica
“2000 top decision makers from 50 countries expected”
Tholen - Anticipating on the upcoming event in Asia in September, the Asia Fruit Logistica coinciding with the Asiafruit Congress, FreshPlaza has featured a number of articles in which organizers and featured speakers were able to address some of the issues that operators from our industry might wonder..... 0 comments

Introducing The Imperials Group, Pakistan
The Imperials Group, an international fresh fruit exporting company, specializes in the supply of top fruit to local and international markets. The Imperials Group is one of the leading names in processing and exports of fresh fruits and vegetable produce from Pakistan. The Company started..... 0 comments