South Africa growers lower citrus estimate for 2023-24 season
The Citrus Growers Association of South Africa (CGA) is revising its estimate for the 2023-24 season, with plantings “below the forecast growth curve” initially projected. “This season, Southern African citrus growers packed 165.1 million boxes for delivery to global markets,” CGA says in a release. While this is an increase of approximately 800,000 boxes over […]
Advice from produce industry’s pundit worth remembering: ‘Say yes to everything’
In the fall of 2015, Jim Prevor called me one day to ask if I would like to write a column for Produce Business. I was flattered and said yes without any hesitation. And then I panicked. What would I write about? Jim said, “We’ll call the column ‘Produce on the Menu.’ You can write about […]
The emergence of climate-neutral produce in Europe
Originally printed in the October 2023 issue of Produce Business. Europe’s fresh produce market is undergoing a remarkable transformation with the emergence of climate-neutral certified products. This shift is driven by increasing consumer awareness of climate change and the demand for eco-friendly choices. There are a number of companies that are leading the way in Europe, […]
Five projects backed by Tesco, WWF show innovative work to protect food chain
Five companies that have been working with Tesco’s suppliers as part of the 2022 Innovation Connections Programme which is also headed by the WWF discussed progress they’ve made over the past year in their research projects. Those projects are mainly geared toward enviromental preservation, conservation and the limiting of carbon in the atmosphere. Currently, 60% […]
Is this company positioned to lead the future of quality control for fresh produce?
Quality control for fresh produce remains one of the biggest struggles for producers and exporters around the world. Poor quality control is not only an issue for consumers and retailers, but it represents a liability for the profitability of everyone involved in the supply chain. Clarifruit, an Israel-based company was founded under the realization that […]
Food as medicine? Why it’s probably best to avoid that label
There are certain words or phrases that make me cringe. Yes, kale, but also “food is medicine,” or “food as medicine.” I believe both phrases overpromise benefits while also taking away the joy, pleasure, and enjoyment of eating — especially when it comes to fresh produce. Think of the beautiful colors, enticing aromas, crunchy textures, […]
Veg Power’s 5-year report confirms: 53% of parents say kids in ‘Eat Them’ campaign are eating more veg
The European fresh produce industry is witnessing a significant shift in companies adopting specific roles to sustain their success. With increasing competition and growing supply chain transparency, companies are faced with a crucial decision: should they become specialists, focusing on a few products that can be consistently supplied year-round to large-scale retailers, or should they […]
Aldi’s Barnes to take over for Tarry in prominent leadership role at Tesco
After 33 years at the helm of the UK’s most successful supermarket chain, Jason Tarry has decided to step down. The Tesco chief executive said he would leave the business to pursue other interests. Among his many achievements, he helped keep the retail chain stable throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. “Little could I have imagined 33 […]
