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T&G Global to acquire domestic fresh produce division of Freshmax NZ
T&G Global says the move will boost its New Zealand business, is in line with its growth strategy, and will benefit growers, customers and the wider industry.
December 16 , 2019
Major international fruit event to return to Guangzhou, China in July 2020
PRESS RELEASE The Fruit Expo & World Fruit Industry Conference will hold its next edition in Guangzhou - a key Chinese fruit hub - from July 16-18, 2020 at the China Import & Export Fair Complex. China's fruit imports have been rising rapidly over recent years, as more and more fruits gain access to the […]
December 16 , 2019
U.S.: Western Growers "excited" to hear about China trade deal contents
CEO and president Tom Nassif has welcomed the recently announced Phase One trade deal between the U.S. and China and has urged its quick ratification.
December 16 , 2019
Chilean table grapes: Industry expects lower exports amid drought
Chilean table grape industry representatives gave us insight on the current social crisis, drought mitigation and new seedless varieties in the works.
December 16 , 2019
Lack of legal framework 'slowing ag robotics innovation in the EU'
An Agro Innovation Lab says "agricultural robots are now technically so advanced that they could soon see increased use" in the industry.
December 16 , 2019
Michael Castagnetto named president of Robinson Fresh, a division of C.H. Robinson
PRESS RELEASE EDEN PRAIRIE, Minnesota — C.H. Robinson announced today that Michael Castagnetto has been promoted to President of the Robinson Fresh division. He succeeds Jim Lemke who retired earlier this year. Castagnetto will report to C.H. Robinson President and CEO Bob Biesterfeld. “Michael has a passion for serving customers and ensuring the success of our employees,” Biesterfeld said. […]
December 13 , 2019
U.S. and China agree to initial trade deal
The announcement - confirmed by both sides - makes a significant de-escalation in the protracted trade war that has had a huge impact on U.S. fruit exports to a key market.
December 13 , 2019
South Africa citrus: Caution urged over more late mandarin plantings
The Citrus Growers’ Association Cultivar Company warning comes with soft citrus hectarage on the verge of overtaking Navels.
December 13 , 2019
Spanish ag ministry urged to remove 10,000 hectares of stonefruit orchards
Catalan stonefruit grower' association Afrucat said peach and nectarine orchards should be ripped out from around the country to relieve market pressure.
December 13 , 2019
Global grocery market to increase US$2.2 trillion in sales by 2024
Asia will account for 50% of sales growth in upcoming years as online grocery booms in both Asia and North America, predicts IGD.
December 13 , 2019



