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Spain's Freshuelva selects hundreds of workers in Colombia for berry campaign

This selection in Latin America complements the one carried out in December 2024 in Morocco, which selected 1,300 workers who will begin to join in March this year.
January 13 , 2025

Last year set the scene logistically for many seasons to come for South African citrus

Justin Chadwick, in his latest From the Desk of the CEO letter, says this year's citrus season is going to be full of interesting mix of events in the logistics and shopping space. 
January 13 , 2025

USDA initiative grants $650M in funding for Specialty Crops

The USDA announcement follows the SCFBA's request in December for additional investment in the MASC program and a modified structure for payment limitations after specialty crop production.
January 10 , 2025

UF/IFAS explores new approach to combat citrus greening

Genetically edited citrus trees could help advance the fight against the devastating greening disease.
January 10 , 2025

Citrus Growers Association of South Africa announces new CEO

After many years as CEO, Justin Chadwick will retire at the end of March.
January 10 , 2025

ILA's President says Trump deserves "full credit for the successful tentative Master Contract Agreement"

Dagget said President Trump’s bold stance helped prevent a second coast-wide strike at ports from Maine to Texas and helped both parties reach a tentative agreement. 
January 09 , 2025

ILA and USMX reach tentative agreement to avoid a port strike

In a joint statement, the two sides agreed to continue operating under the current contract until the union can meet with its full Wage Scale Committee and schedule a ratification vote.
January 09 , 2025

Dole Packaged Foods announces leadership transitions in marketing and foodservice departments

Mike Secor and Stacy Smoot succeed Nora Witt, the previous Vice President of Marketing, and Stuart McAllister, the Vice President of Foodservice.
January 09 , 2025

Ocean Mist Farms promotes Glen Alameda to COO position

Glen brings a rich heritage and wealth of experience rooted in a family legacy of farming that dates back to the company's founding in 1924.
January 09 , 2025

Ecuadorian banana industry focused on marketing for consumers in 2025

AEBE's Executive Director spoke with Freshfruitportal.com about the challenges the Ecuadorian banana industry is facing and the 2025 growth-focused plans.
January 09 , 2025