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IBO commends Freshuelva's initiatives to boost blueberry consumption in Spain
Huelva-based grower association Freshuelva said that IBO chairman Peter McPherson made the remarks during the recent Fruit Attraction trade fair.
October 31 , 2018
APS18 Preview: Robinson Fresh accelerates European growth
The group is extending both its product lines and geographical reach as its solutions continue to strike a chord with European buyers.
October 31 , 2018
AGTools, Inc. launches new online tool designed to increase profitability for farmers and all stakeholders in the food supply chain
PRESS RELEASE IRVINE, California. – AGTools, Inc. has combined its extensive agriculture industry experience and knowledge to create and launch a brand-new online tool enabling the agriculture industry to improve decision making, reduce waste, and increase revenue. The tool is the first of its kind in the agriculture industry designed to help farmers by providing […]
October 30 , 2018
Avocados From Mexico and Chicory Announce Partnership at Groceryshop
PRESS RELEASE Las Vegas, - Avocados From Mexico (AFM), the number one selling avocado brand in the U.S., and Chicory, the New York City-based tech company, announced today that they have partnered to provide shoppable recipes on Avocados From Mexico's recipe sites at Groceryshop. Through this partnership, Avocados From Mexico has become the first and only fresh produce brand to […]
October 30 , 2018
Fresh Del Monte posts Q3 loss amid ongoing operational challenges
The company recorded a net loss of US$21.5 million, compared to net income of US$11.5 million registered in the third quarter of 2017.
October 30 , 2018
Aldi facing mounting pressure from LatAm banana supply countries over price cut plans
Associations from Ecuador, Colombia, Costa Rica, and Guatemala have all slammed the retailer's plans to cut pricing next year, which marks a different approach to the one taken by its major competitor, Lidl.
October 30 , 2018
Global cherry industry newsletter launched in three languages
The Cherry Express will provide a mixture of both exclusive content related to the cherry industry as well as a recap of the industry's most significant news items over the previous two weeks.
October 30 , 2018
Cherries in Charts: With Chile sending less fruit to the U.S., average winter prices trend upward
Last season Chile only shipped a third of the volume to the U.S. that it had sent in 2010-11, and in tandem with this decrease has been a marked rise from Argentina.
October 30 , 2018
IFCO North America names company alumnus Jon Heyler as vice president of operations
PRESS RELEASE Tampa, Florida – IFCO, the world’s leading supplier of Reusable Plastic Containers for fresh food packaging, today announced the appointment of Jon Heyler as Vice President, Operations, for IFCO North America. “I am pleased Jon has agreed to rejoin the IFCO team,” said Dan Martin, President of IFCO North America. “A strong commitment to […]
October 29 , 2018
Western Growers announces Ron Ratto as new chairman of the board
PRESS RELEASE IRVINE, Calif. – Western Growers today announced that Ron Ratto, president of Ratto Bros., Inc., has been elected as Chairman of the Board of Directors. Taking over volunteer leadership responsibilities from Outgoing Chairman Craig Reade, partner at Bonipak Produce, Ratto will serve as chairman for a one-year term. He joined Western Growers’ Board in […]
October 29 , 2018
