Fresh Del Monte is helping lead the transformation toward a more transparent, efficient, and data-driven fresh produce ecosystem Fresh Del Monte Produce, one of the world’s leading vertically integrated producers, marketers and distributors of high-quality fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, and the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA), the largest[Read More…]
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China and Kazakhstan introduce cross-border fruit and vegetable trade model
This marks the launch of a new centralised procurement and direct transportation model connecting key wholesale markets in both countries The first convoy of refrigerated trucks carrying fruits and vegetables set off from Urumqi, the capital of northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, bound for Almaty, Kazakhstan. This marks the[Read More…]
Nestlé expands Bear Brand Milk range in Philippines
Nestlé aims to help tackle the problem with Bear Brand Milk N’ Soy, which combines the goodness of milk with the affordability of high-quality plant proteins As part of its efforts to make good nutrition affordable and accessible to those who need it most, Nestlé is introducing Bear Brand Milk’ N Soy,[Read More…]
Researchers use natural gum to extend shelf life of fresh fruits
The research team also used light and curcumin, a compound extracted from turmeric, to deactivate fungal spores on food, in particular strawberries University of Queensland studies have used natural tree sap gum and light to extend the shelf life of fresh fruit and vegetables to combat food waste. The Queensland[Read More…]
Singapore’s Good Farmer launches website for fresh food delivery
The company’s ethos is based on offering the same quality produce they consume themselves Singapore-based, family-run farm and online grocery store, Good Farmer, has officially launched its new grocery shopping website. With a focus on natural ingredients and thoughtfully curated products, the platform aims to simplify grocery shopping while maintaining farm-to-table[Read More…]
South Korea’s fruits and vegetables dominate inflation list in 2024
This surge was due to low stock levels from 2023 Last year, South Korea experienced significant price increases in food items, particularly in fruits and vegetables, according to data from Statistics Korea. Among 458 items in the consumer price index, Asian pears recorded the largest price hike, soaring by 71.9[Read More…]
Ethiopia initiates first shipment of fruits and vegetables to Europe
This shipment marks a significant milestone in developing a cool logistics corridor for exporting fruits, vegetables, and other perishable goods by sea freight through the Port of Djibouti Ethiopia has initiated its first-ever shipment of refrigerated fruits and vegetables to the European market, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. Ethio[Read More…]
Janssen PMP and Fresh Inset partners to commercialise Vidre+
Fresh Inset has developed Vidre+ technology, a range of new applications of the 1-MCP molecule for extending the post-harvest shelf life of fruits and vegetables Janssen PMP, a division of Janssen Pharmaceutica NV, and Fresh Inset have partnered to exclusively commercialise Fresh Inset’s Vidre+ technology in Europe. Fresh Inset and Janssen[Read More…]
Kewpie confirms ease of eating vegetables through adding mayonnaise
This was found out through joint research with Professor Yukie Yanagisawa et al of Wayo Women’s University Japan’s Kewpie Corporation has confirmed that adding mayonnaise or emulsified dressings improves the ease of eating foods such as vegetables that the elderly find difficult to eat. This was found out through joint[Read More…]
Key Technology introduces high-capacity vibratory conveyors
These high-capacity vibratory conveyors are ideal for fruits, vegetables, potato strips, potato chips, nuts, meat, poultry, seafood, dairy products, confections, snacks, bakery products, cereals, grains Key Technology (Key), a member of Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling Solutions group, introduces high-capacity vibratory conveyors for advanced food handling applications. Conveying up to[Read More…]
