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Mission Produce's Q4 hit by lower avocado prices

The California-based avocado company completed an initial public offering (IPO) in October 2020, with 7.5 million shares sold at $12.00, and net proceeds of $78.1 million.
January 20 , 2021

Agronometrics in Charts: The "green gold" craze during Super Bowl in U.S.

The “Green Gold” craze is beginning as the Superbowl is just around the corner and avocado supply from Mexico is up.
January 19 , 2021

Nature's Pride partners with GAIN to improve worker nutrition

As part of the partnership with the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), Nature’s Pride will roll out workforce nutrition program with growers in Peru and South Africa.
January 19 , 2021

VOG Consortium reports good start to apple season

VOG Consortium reports a positive start to the season with stable operations, increased availability, and positive feedback on fruit quality.
January 19 , 2021

U.S. Ag Secretary applauds final DOL rule modernizing H-2A visa program

He said this final rule streamlining and modernizing the H-2A visa process "will go a long way in ensuring American farmers have access to a stable and skilled workforce, all while removing unnecessary bureaucratic processes. 
January 18 , 2021

South African table grape exports stay low into January

Data recently released from SATI shows that table grape exports are down 25 percent in comparison to last year at the same time.
January 18 , 2021

China steps up cold-chain inspections to prevent Covid-19 spread

China is stepping up inspections of imported frozen products to prevent the spread of Covid-19 via cold chains, an official with the General Administration of Customs (GAC) said on Thursday.
January 15 , 2021

Brian Deese joins Wish Farms as director of blueberry grower relations

Press Release International grower and year-round marketer of strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries, Wish Farms, is pleased to announce the hiring of Brian Deese to the role of Director of Blueberry Grower Relations. Said Deese: “Berries have always been my passion, so I'm excited to bring that passion and drive to an already successful blueberry […]
January 14 , 2021

Backed by grocery sales, Sainsbury's shines with strong performance in Q3

Grocery sales helped lead the way, growing at 7.4%, helped by a tremendous quarter from its Groceries Online, which were up 128%. Its total digital sales overall increased by 81%.
January 14 , 2021

USDA: 2020-21 Florida citrus forecast reports mixed figures in January

January's USDA forecast for Florida citrus showed an array of numbers, reporting decreasing trends here to stay this month.
January 14 , 2021

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