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Hortifrut names Héctor Enrique Luján as new CEO

Héctor Luján is an outstanding Mexican professional with 28 years of experience in the agricultural industry and 22 years specifically in the berry sector.
June 05 , 2024

Algarve, Portugal may be the escape from the orange juice price hike frenzy

Orange juice prices have seen an unprecedented hike in prices due to adverse conditions and Asian citrus greening disease hitting production in Brazil and the United States. 
June 05 , 2024

Tesco to help the environment with laser technology on avocados

The company said that the change will be implemented in stores, in conjunction with the UK's leading avocado suppliers, Westfalia Fruit and Lincolnshire.
June 05 , 2024

Investments in avocado promotions show great benefit/cost ratios

The majority of the funds used to promote avocado consumption in the U.S. are generated through the Hass Avocado Board, with mandatory program assessments of 2.5 cents per pound on all avocados sold in the country. 
June 05 , 2024

New research points at lemon flavonoid for healthy aging

Nutraceutical company Ingredients by Nature recently published the results of experimental research into its proprietary citrus flavonoid Eriomin.
June 05 , 2024

DP World announces investment in Latin American ports

The company looks “to enhance capacity and operational efficiency, reinforcing its strategic vision for Latin America and providing additional trade opportunities for its customers,” an official release said.
June 05 , 2024

Foodcareplus and Intercontplus announce partnership

Belgium-based perishable logistics provider Foodcareplus and India-based frozen products sea freight Intercontplus announced a partnership to to enhance supply chain solutions for fresh produce imports from around the world to India, including apples and citrus fruits. According to an announcement by Foodcareplus, the strategic partnership will focus on addressing the growing demand for sustainable import […]
June 04 , 2024

Brighter Bites partners with GoodPop for 2024 summer program

Through this partnership, GoodPop will contribute to the nonprofit’s mission by making a financial donation, including a $40,000 matching of Brighter Bites’ summer Core Campaign.
June 04 , 2024

Japan suffers orange juice shortages

Brazil, the world's largest orange juice producer, is battling the incurable citrus greening disease as well as extreme droughts, which have led to poor harvest and an increase in orange juice prices. 
June 04 , 2024

Citrus Growers’ Association of South Africa rectifies Spain’s HLB allegations

Media channels falsely spread the news that HLB and not African Citrus Greening had been identified. 
June 04 , 2024