Capespan Acquires Pome Fruit Estate & Pack House In South Africa

January 29, 2015 Capespan Group

Capespan added two more assets to its portfolio with the acquisition of Novo pack house and Theewaterskloof Estate, effective from today.

Capitalize On Asian Food Trends With Chinese New Year Promotions

January 29, 2015 Frieda’s Inc.

Authentic Asian flavors are among the top food trends of 2015, and there’s no better time to introduce Asian specialties to shoppers and diners than during the Chinese New Year celebration.

CFIA: Go Raw Sprouted Sunflower Seeds Recalled Due To Salmonella

Ecomax Nutrition is recalling Go Raw brand 100% Organic Sprouted Sunflower Seeds from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.

The Future Of Reefer Logistics & Its Complexity

January 29, 2015 Anne Maurier, Easyfresh

The world fruit and vegetables market is expected to exceed $735 billion by 2015, representing 25% growth over five years. By 2015, the market is predicted to reach over 690 million tons in volume, up 5% compared with 2010. Exports of fruit and vegetables generate around $45 billion, reports the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO). New producers and farming trends, innovation, new production and consumption areas, food security, food waste policies and the concentration of shipping lines are leading to an utmost complex outlook.

Dungeness Crab Fishery Seeing Fewer Pounds Of Crab Being Pulled From The Ocean

January 28, 2015 Tim Novoty, The World

The Oregon Dungeness Crab fishery is a cyclical one, meaning it has its share of up-and-down seasons. This year is going to be one of the latter.