Post Archive
AGRO Merchants acquires key Iberian cold storage operator
The development follows the acquisition of Australia's Doboy Cold Stores late last year.
March 09 , 2017
U.S.: California company to debut shipping container farm at Texas festival
Local Roots is planning to make quarterly tours around the U.S. throughout 2017, with stops at schools, corporate campuses, restaurants, and festivals.
March 09 , 2017
South Africa: Avocado auction shows exorbitant demand for Maluma trees
In an event aimed at testing the waters for demand for the limited trees available, a grower was willing to pay almost 12 times the normal sale price.
March 08 , 2017
South Africa: Maluma Day to challenge avocado sector's "convenient" position
While named after Allesbeste Nursery's increasingly popular variety, the Maluma Day is also about reflection on growing and handling techniques to improve outcomes for all types of avocados.
March 08 , 2017
State of the Market - Week 9, 2017
Stocks of local apples in Europe were lower than 2016 levels in week 9.
March 08 , 2017
U.S.: Equal Exchange draws "introspective view" on global supply chain
The U.S. company saw its banana and avocado sales soar 37% during 2016 year-on-year.
March 08 , 2017
U.S.: More consumers recognize Fair Trade seal than ever before
The portion of consumers who recognize the certification has surged by eight percentage points.
March 08 , 2017
Chilean company to propagate Yello apples following quarantine release
The Yello apple brand was launched last November in Italy, and a Chilean company now expects to produce its first fruit in three years' time.
March 08 , 2017
Innovation: Edipeel prolongs fruit shelf life, reduces spoilage
Using plant waste from fruit and vegetable production, Apeel Sciences has found a way to further the freshness and shelf life of the crops themselves.
March 07 , 2017
EU-Chile in landmark organics agreement
The EU describes the deal as the first of a "new generation" of agreements in organics and the first bilateral recognition with a Latin American country.
March 07 , 2017
