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Walmart Chile on Monday recinded its earlier request filed with the Chilean courts demanding police protection for its supermarkets.

We chat with Camposol CEO Jorge Ramírez about the recent blueberry and avocado seasons, future plans, boosting consumption, and social responsibility.

The lower volumes have come despite an expected 15% uptick in total cherry exports from Chile, but amid social unrest that has led to port strikes.

Tesco is reportedly considering selling its profitable Asian business in a move that would mark a significant retreat for the UK’s largest retailer. 

Recommendations set out by the AFPA outline the industry's trajectory and needs for upcoming years, it urges the government to support fresh produce.

PRESS RELEASE CHICAGO, IL – Hazel Technologies Inc., a USDA-supported agricultural technology company delivering new packaging solutions to extend shelf-life, increase sales, and combat food waste, announced today it has secured an additional $100,000 grant from the USDA as part of the USDA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. The grant recognizes the new Hazel™ Endure […]

PRESS RELEASE Kelsterbach – The German tropical fruit importer and distributor HLB Tropical Food GmbH is announcing some major personnel changes in its Kelsterbach headquarters. As of August 9, 2019, Mr. Lorenz Hartmann de Barros has joined the company as co-managing director. He brings almost 20 years of experience in the family business, and a lifelong enthusiasm for exotic […]

South African table grape exports to the EU as of week 48 are up 10% at 2.6m boxes, while to the U.K. they are up by a little over double at 960,000.

In contrast to the previous years, this season's Mexican imports are in a more 'traditional' market. Effectively, market conditions are back to normal, with stable prices.

The higher exports could come despite an expected drop in total production after unseasonably late rains, said speakers at the inaugural Indian Grape Forum.