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Lack of reporting of phosphorus supply chain 'dangerous for global food security'

A new study conducted at Stockholm University and the University of Iceland shows that while phosphorus is a key element to global food security, its supply chain is a black box.
September 11 , 2019

South Africa: Police discover US$6M of cocaine hidden in banana fridge in port

The drugs were discovered on a vessel from Ecuador at a Durban port during an operation by the Ports of Entry team.
September 11 , 2019

Australia: First mobile pest surveillance units to be deployed nationwide

A total of eight 'sentinels' will be constructed and deployed in different growing regions around Australia as part of an AUD$21m program led by Hort Innovation.
September 10 , 2019

Albertsons names new chief merchandising officer

Under White’s leadership, Own Brands penetration grew from 23.0% since he started in the position in 2017 to 25.3% in the last quarter. 
September 10 , 2019

Australian garlic grower jailed over illegal bulb imports

The former chairwoman of the Australian Garlic Industry Association was jailed for a total of 11 months for illegally importing garlic from North America. 
September 10 , 2019

Lemons in Charts: Chile sees much lower prices on higher volumes

In July - perhaps reflecting volumes - the pricing for Chilean lemons was almost half of what we were seeing the previous year. This gap further increased in August.
September 10 , 2019

New Oppy roles embrace opportunities

PRESS RELEASE With its eye on business growth and innovation, Oppy announces the promotion of James Milne, Karin Gardner, Brett Libke and Garland Perkins to four newly created positions. “As we continue to grow in the highly demanding and dynamic global fresh produce industry, we’re adapting to new challenges with discipline but also a great deal of […]
September 09 , 2019

Limoneira: Pricing headwinds affect Q3 performance

Limoneira said that fresh utilization of lemons was significantly lower than normal over the period, but the situation has now begun to improve.
September 09 , 2019

BayWa's smart farming challenge announces three finalists

A smart farming challenge organized has announced three finalists who had submitted ideas and innovations for more climate-friendly agriculture based on satellites.
September 09 , 2019

U.S.: Two supermarkets reach tentative deal with workers to avert strike

The employees, who work at 532 stores stretching from Central California to the Mexican border, already had authorized union leaders to call a strike if a new contract couldn’t be reached. 
September 09 , 2019

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