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Mexico has Joined California and Florida as Major Growing Regions

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April 5, 2023

We’ve Lost a Giant

Ken What a touching tribute to Jim (January issue of PRODUCE BUSINESS). You captured your love for each other in such a poignant way. The… Read More

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Jim Prevor, Industry Icon and Maverick Thought-Leader, Passes Away

We are deeply saddened to report that Jim Prevor has suddenly passed away from heart failure after being stricken by a heart attack and stroke. On this earth for merely… [...]

FROM THE GROUND UP: How ITUM Drives Grape Innovation in Spain and Beyond

The history of Spanish table grape breeder ITUM is a grassroots success story in the true sense of the word, and it is one that is inextricably linked to the… [...]

Pundit’s Mailbag: John Pandol Reveals The Myth of Europe Being ‘Ahead of Us’ in Climate Change, Challenges IFPA Leadership to ‘Autopsy the Disasters’

John Pandol has spoken out on many topics both here at the Pundit and on sister publication, PRODUCE BUSINESS magazine. Now our piece — Will Climate-Change Fanaticism Bankrupt The West?… [...]

Pundit’s Mailbag: Bay Cities Produce ‘Experiment’ with EV Trucks Sheds Light on Climate-Change Fanaticism

Our piece — Will Climate-Change Fanaticism Bankrupt the West? —brought many responses, including this one. The first issue, of course, is that whatever one may think is the desirability of… [...]

Pundit’s Mailbag — ‘Sound Common Sense’ Involving Logic and Reason

Our piece — Will Climate-Change Fanaticism Bankrupt The West? — brought many comments including some short but clear ones. If we need anything right now, it is clear-headed thinking. The… [...]

Pundit’s Mailbag: Arkansas’ Contribution to Cotton Candy and Other Grape Varieties

One of the most important produce breeders in the world is about to retire from his position at the University of Arkansas. The American Pomological Society is giving him an… [...]

Gulf Shrimp Processor Awarded Rouses Markets Seafood Partner of the Year

Gulf Shrimp Processor Awarded Rouses Markets Seafood Partner of the Year

Rouses Markets, one of the South’s largest independent retailers with over $1 billion in annual sales, recognized Tommy’s Seafood, Inc. as the Seafood Partner of the Year at their 2023 Vendor’s Conference. James Breuhl stated at the event, “Rouses and Tommy’s Seafood have been partners for many years. Our relationship began with just a handshake started between myself and Tommy Delaune, the founder of Tommy’s Seafood. We’ve had a special partnership that has allowed both companies to support the local seafood industry and fishermen along the entire Gulf Coast.” ... Continue reading: Gulf Shrimp Processor Awarded Rouses Markets Seafood Partner… [...]

NOAA Fisheries Selects Alaska to Begin Aquaculture Opportunity Area Identification

NOAA Fisheries Selects Alaska to Begin Aquaculture Opportunity Area Identification

NOAA and partners in the State of Alaska are announcing plans to identify Aquaculture Opportunity Areas (AOAs) in Alaska state waters. These areas will be selected through engagement with tribes and the public, a process that allows constituents to share their community, tribal and stewardship goals for sustainable aquaculture development in Alaska’s coastal and marine waters. ... Continue reading: NOAA Fisheries Selects Alaska to Begin Aquaculture Opportunity Area Identification. [...]

Public Health Officials Warn about a Salmonella Outbreak Affecting NE Illinois

Public Health Officials Warn about a Salmonella Outbreak Affecting NE Illinois

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is working with local health departments, the CDC and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS), to investigate an outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to ground beef. A source of the ground beef has not yet been identified, but public health officials urge Illinois residents to follow safe food handling steps when preparing and eating ground beef. ... Continue reading: Public Health Officials Warn about a Salmonella Outbreak Affecting NE Illinois. [...]

JBS SA is Building a Lab-Grown Meat Plant

JBS SA is Building a Lab-Grown Meat Plant

The facility will produce about 1,000 metric tons of cultivated meat per year, with capacity to expand output to 4,000 tons, JBS said Wednesday in an emailed statement. ... Continue reading: JBS SA is Building a Lab-Grown Meat Plant. [...]

Interflora Invites Sleaford to its 100th Birthday Celebrations

Interflora Invites Sleaford to its 100th Birthday Celebrations

The past month marked a very special occasion for Interflora, as it celebrated its milestone 100th birthday at its office in Sleaford. ... Continue reading: Interflora Invites Sleaford to its 100th Birthday Celebrations. [...]

Anthura Lima: Brightness Itself

Anthura Lima: Brightness Itself

Phalaenopsis varieties with a yellow colour are generally difficult to breed, so there are fewer good varieties on the market compared to colours like white and pink. The choice in the colour yellow for pot size 12 is not great, let alone for the smaller pot sizes 6,7 and 9 cm! With its yellow expressive flowers, Anthura Lima is therefore a welcome addition for the smaller pot sizes. In addition, this plant can also be grown in a 12 cm pot. ... Continue reading: Anthura Lima: Brightness Itself. [...]

Lessons learned: Can US consumer trends offer insight into how to grow sales of fresh produce worldwide?

Lessons learned: Can US consumer trends offer insight into how to grow sales of fresh produce worldwide?

Inflation hit consumers hard in 2022, with year-over-year prices across total food and beverages growing a sky-high 12.5% by end of year. But, when it comes to produce, consumers have not responded based on price-impact alone. Shoppers are undoubtedly being more price-conscious in their food purchase habits, but convenience and quality remain key factors driving […] The post Lessons learned: Can US consumer trends offer insight into how to grow sales of fresh produce worldwide? appeared first on Produce Business UK. [...]

Aldi closing fast on 1,000 stores in UK with five new openings in June

Aldi has said it would spend north of £400 million to open new supermarkets across the UK this year alone. In the coming weeks, it will add five more. The discount retailer, continuing its development drive through all areas of the nation, said it will cut the ribbon at a handful of new stores during […] The post Aldi closing fast on 1,000 stores in UK with five new openings in June appeared first on Produce Business UK. [...]

Agroberries seizes minority stake in part of BerryWorld’s businesses

Production and marketing firm Agroberries has acquired a minority stake in BerryWorld’s Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and Asia Pacific (APAC) businesses. The transaction will provide BerryWorld, a leading global marketer of berries and fresh-cut fruit, with a solid foundation for growth with a diversified global footprint spanning the entire value chain. Agroberries has a portfolio […] The post Agroberries seizes minority stake in part of BerryWorld’s businesses appeared first on Produce Business UK. [...]

Mission Produce ‘quickly advancing’ avocado ripening in the UK

Mission Produce, Inc., a world leader in sourcing, producing, and distributing fresh Hass avocados with additional offerings in mangos and blueberries, announced the advancement of its ripening process in the UK with AVOS Mini. This is a non-destructive ripeness control tool and innovative smart device that measures avocado ripeness and provides quality management insights. The […] The post Mission Produce ‘quickly advancing’ avocado ripening in the UK appeared first on Produce Business UK. [...]

GreenTech Amsterdam offers glimpse at future of food and flower production

GreenTech Amsterdam kicks off next week with a focus on food security, cutting down on energy usage, public health and “the birth of a fresh food ecosystem.” The event is bringing horticulture professionals together for three days of learning and networking (13th-15th June) at the RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre. There, they will be able to […] The post GreenTech Amsterdam offers glimpse at future of food and flower production appeared first on Produce Business UK. [...]

UK supermarkets enjoy great month, helped by Coronation and holiday

Sparked by the Coronation and bank holiday weekend, British supermarkets saw a 12.3% boost in total till sales during the four weeks leading up to 20 May. That figure bettered sales from the previous reporting month by 2.6%, according to data from NIQ, formerly Nielsen. Own-label sales were the biggest driver, rising more than 14% […] The post UK supermarkets enjoy great month, helped by Coronation and holiday appeared first on Produce Business UK. [...]

Consumer spending power increases, but Asda tracker shows cost concerns still high

Although spending power has increased and inflation decreased, new insight from Asda shows that shoppers are still struggling with affordability. The rising cost of food and other items actually means that the amount customers can spend per week fell by £3 from March to August. That data point offsets somewhat upbeat news and is among […] The post Consumer spending power increases, but Asda tracker shows cost concerns still high appeared first on Produce Business UK. [...]

Innovative startups that promote sustainability can now make initial pitches for Tesco Agri T-Jam

Agtech startups that utilise environmentally friendly practises are being asked to submit applications to showcase those efforts at this year’s Tesco Agri T-Jam competition. The supermarket chain and Leading Edge Only are accepting entries until 30th June. The chosen finalists will be invited to a pitch day in September. The winner from that group will […] The post Innovative startups that promote sustainability can now make initial pitches for Tesco Agri T-Jam appeared first on Produce Business UK. [...]

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