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Asian salads launched
As more consumers opt to eat at home, Asian salads rank among the top cuisines for salads. Mann Packing Co., Inc., a subsidiary of Fresh Del Monte N.A., Inc. and a supplier of packaged vegetables in North America, has collaborated with Asian culinary brand P.F. Chang's to bring two new Asian-inspired salad kits. The kits are…
Apple juice prices remain elevated due to lower production and robust global demand
The apple juice season for 2023/2024 is underway as processing facilities begin their operations. In August, the World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) issued a forecast…
Chip Obracay with Mann Packing:
“It is our goal to provide our products in all 50 states”
Innovation has always been at the forefront of Mann Packing. "It makes us stand out," says Chip Obracay, Vice President of National Sales. "We've always prided ourselves on quality and innovation, even before the company was acquired by Fresh Del Monte back in 2018." Broccolini® is one of the most…
Gijsbert van Leeuwen, Olympic Fruit:
"Juicing orange prices to only keep rising"
The South African citrus export season is entering its final phase. It is largely over for lemons, grapefruit, oranges, and mandarins. Juicing oranges, however, can still look forward to a tight market and good prices. Gijsbert van Leeuwen of the Dutch company Olympic Fruit takes stock. "The mandarin…
Class-action lawsuit filed against Starbucks for not putting mango in its mango fruit juice
Customers from Starbucks Corp have been angered by the fact that there is no mango in the coffee chain’s Refresher beverage. The have filed a class-action lawsuit in the US…
Quakenbrück - 11 and 12 October, 2023
Annual Pulsed Electric Fields technology day to be held in Germany
On October 11th and 12th, Elea Technology will host the annual PEF Advantage Day at its headquarters in Quakenbrück, Germany. In a wide-ranging supporting program full of technical presentations, machine demos and discussion panels, researchers and partners from Elea present the benefits of Pulsed…
Oishii teams up with craft brewery to make strawberry beer
If you're a fan of designer berries and fancy brews, there's a buzzy collaboration on the horizon that'll whet your appetite. Oishii, the berry brand famous for its vertically-farmed, $6 strawberries, has teamed up with Grimm, an artisanal brewery in Brooklyn, New York, to make a beer that tastes of the…
Z Natural Foods introduces new Organic Mushroom Coffee
Z Natural Foods has unveiled their latest product: Organic Instant 7 Mushroom Coffee (Black). This remarkable coffee combines premium Organic Coffee with seven exceptional organic mushrooms. Organic Instant 7 Mushroom Coffee (Black) features an all-star lineup of organic mushrooms, including Lion's Mane,…
New salad kits and salad blends will debut at Southern Innovations
Braga Fresh will debut five SKUs under the Josie’s Organics brand in booth #304 at the Southeast Produce Council’s fall Southern Innovations conference on September 15 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Braga Fresh will introduce two organic chopped salad kits at the show. “The SEPC fall Southern Innovations is…
Increase of fruit compote sales in France
Consumed regularly by 91% of French people, compotes (light, pudding or simple fruit puree) “make it possible to eat fruit all year round.” Nearly 77% of French people associate the consumption of processed fruit with good value for money, according to a study carried out by Opinion Way in March 2022.…
Amenduni Nicola S.p.A: "Four international events scheduled."
Avocado oil extraction machines will be showcased at upcoming international trade shows
The last months of 2023 will be packed with fairs for Amenduni Nicola S.p.A., an Italian company specialized in the production and sale of machinery for extracting avocado oil, both virgin and extra virgin. These events provide opportunities for meeting and discussing important matters that can be used…
Indian food processing industry might help tackle the rise in fruit and vegetable prices
Skyrocketing prices of fresh fruit and vegetables price in India have become a cause of concern for many parts of the country. Prices of several fresh green vegetables,…
Brazilian orange juice inventories levels concern agents
Agents in the global citrus market have been concerned about two recent events: Hurricane Idalia, which hit Florida in late August and the release of orange juice inventories…
Hurricane Idalia pushes US orange juice prices to record highs
Hurricane Idalia, which made landfall in the US on 30th August, has caused concern for Florida's orange production. The unfolding impact of this hurricane is visible in the…
California vegetable grower-shipper expands to East Coast
Mann Packing recently expanded its offering of its commodity vegetables and value-added products to the East Coast with the support of parent company Fresh Del Monte's wholly-owned distribution facilities. The company is now servicing several major retailers out of North Carolina-based distribution…
Ben Horwood - Austchilli
"At Austchilli we can supply our customers with chillies 52 weeks a year"
Austchilli has become one of Australia’s biggest ingredient suppliers, with more than 100 products in their portfolio. From fresh chillies and avocados to herb and vegetable purees, their products are currently exported to 10 countries and counting across the world. 28 years ago founder David Depaoli…
Grower-shipper celebrates 10 years of business at Southern Innovations
Ark Foods is celebrating its 10th anniversary in business. Two notable product launches this month honor this momentous year as the company reflects on the decade. Back in 2003, Noah Robbins had a “light bulb” moment when he first bit into a Shishito Pepper. Since then, Ark Foods has shown a commitment…
Twin City Foods Inc., recalls frozen Super Sweet Corn and Mixed Vegetables because of possible health risk
Twin City Foods, Inc. of Stanwood, Washington, is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of Not-Ready-To Eat Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) Super Sweet Cut Corn and Mixed Vegetables in retail bags, due to a potential for these products to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria…
Fruit drinks could aid in preventing heart disease
High blood pressure is extremely common, with around one in three UK adults having the condition. If left untreated, it can cause health problems. Also known as hypertension,…
Procesavo -
Transforming fresh avocado rejects into sustainable oil
Procesavo, a company that buys reject and unsold fresh avocados and turns it into avocado oil, has seen a rapid international expansion since its creation. “In two years it has been established in five countries: Spain, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, the Dominican Republic and Mexico. One of our…
Limited global supplies continue to support orange juice prices
Global orange juice production for the 2022/23 marketing year has seen a downturn of 9%, with total production at 1.5 million tonnes. Despite robust global orange juice…
“Processors can satisfy dragon fruit demand and provide top-notch outcomes via these practices”
Due to their high moisture, sugar content, and soft texture, tropical fruits have a sensitive nature and provide several processing issues, says Maria Vieitez, marketing coordinator of OctoFrost. “Issues that come up during processing tropical fruits including separation, maturity management and quality…
Costco's Kirkland Brand frozen strawberries sicken customers
Marler Clark files Hepatitis A lawsuits
The hepatitis A attorneys at Marler Clark, a Seattle based law firm, filed lawsuits against Scenic Fruit Company, LLC (berry grower) and Californica Splendor, Inc. (berry…
New new salad and stir fry kits debut
Ark Foods, a modern-day farming company, is excited to announce that its new Chopped Salad Kits, part of its Clean Label Eats line of products, are now available nationwide. The kits come in four varieties: Caesar-ish Kale, Crunchy Sesame Ramen, Southern BBQ Ranch and Sweet Kale Lemon Poppyseed. These…
South Australian exotic mushroom makes progress as burger range hits stores
The Epicurean Food Group (EFG) has announced the launch of its range of exotic mushroom burger products, which are now available in Foodland Supermarkets as well as Tony & Marks outlets across the state. EFG’s mushroom farm, situated at the former Holden vehicle painting plant, was established to reduce…
An idea developed by Masseria Fruttirossi
Pomegranate compote and liqueur gaining popularity after only a few weeks on the Italian market
The Apulian agri-food plant Masseria Fruttirossi has recently launched a pomegranate liqueur in 75 cl bottles and a pomegranate compote in 200 g jars, both composed of 65 per cent pomegranate juice squeezed from fresh fruit originating from the company's own crops. "The operators showed an immediate interest…
Cases found in Washington, Oregon, California and Hawaii
Hepatitis A outbreak linked to frozen organic strawberries is expanding
As of July 20, another patient has been identified in an ongoing outbreak of hepatitis A infections traced to frozen organic strawberries. The Centers for Disease Control and…
Produce and dip snack packs hit the shelves
Taylor Farms has introduced its newest Snack Packs, bringing versatile flavors to the fresh snacking category. The packs are conveniently packaged and ready to eat. Veggies & Guacamole and Chicken Salad are two of the five new Snack Pack flavors. “We are bringing new flavors to the fresh snacking category, offering…
Poland calls on the EU to ban the import of frozen berries from Ukraine
Polish farmers fear a repeat of the situation with grain when uncontrolled imports affect the market and cause a significant price drop. This time we are talking about frozen…
"Mildy spicy flavor is key for our global chili pepper brand"
Wucheng County, Dezhou City, Shandong Province, is well-known as the world's "Hometown of Peppers." In 2021, the Wucheng Peppers' origin and brand were selected as "China's Top Ten Famous Peppers." Honoring the local history of pepper cultivation, a chili culture hall was erected in Wucheng County in the…
Panelists of WUR taste panels are working on taste experience
Breeders and growers of fruit and vegetables want to be sure that their products have a distinctive taste. That is why the Greenhouse Horticulture and Flower Bulbs Business Unit of Wageningen University & Research is conducting research with the help of a consumer panel and various sensory panels. With…
Eco-friendly organic salad shakers hit store shelves
FiveStar Gourmet Foods has launched a salad shaker product under the Simply Fresh Salads® brand. The Costco exclusive Organic Caesar Salad Shaker has a patented shaker bowl design and with a “snap and shake”, the shaker bowl evenly coats each bite with the organic Caesar dressing. The Simply Fresh…
Five new salad SKUS to be unveiled at Organic Produce Summit
Braga Fresh is a sponsor of the 2023 Organic Produce Summit in Monterey, California where the company will debut five SKUs under the Josie’s Organics brand in booth #607 at the summit exhibition on July 13. These three organic Farmer’s Market Favorites salad blends--Organic Heirloom Crisp, Organic Bistro…
Fresh garlic season starts at Beemster Garlic
"New puree has unique fresh garlic flavor"
In the Netherlands, fresh garlic harvesting is in full swing at Beemster Garlic. "This year's weather extremes mean yields and grading are slightly lower. Some skins are missing across the board, which results in more waste and takes more work to process. Our stored crop is good quality, though. That…
