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Five retail trends to watch in 2021
Some of the trends listed by grocery sector research and training non-profit IGD are recuperative retail and system upgrade.
January 14 , 2021
The role of the banking sector in the face of water scarcity
The Banco de Chile relates the role the banking sector plays within agriculture in the face of water shortages and drought.
January 14 , 2021
Oppy expands international reach with new team member in South Africa
Oppy, a fresh produce distribution and marketing company, has expanded its international team to South Africa by hiring Sila Louw.
January 13 , 2021
U.S. blueberry industry groups testify at ITC trade hearing
Groups representing two different sectors of the U.S. blueberry industry testified on Tuesday at a hearing before the U.S. International Trade Commission, as part of its probe into whether foreign trading partners are seriously harming domestic growers.
January 13 , 2021
South Africa lowers table grape crop estimate
The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) now expects the country's intake volumes to be between 61.7 million and 67.1 million cartons (4.5 kg equivalent), down from 65 million and 69.8 million cartons.
January 13 , 2021
Limoneira posts dip in 2020 operating income
Limoneira released its fiscal fourth quarter and full-year financial results of 2020 to show a 4% decrease in revenue year-on-year.
January 13 , 2021
Virto Group chooses TOMRA, renews equipment with Nimbus BSI+ sorters
PRESS RELEASE Virto Group, the largest frozen vegetable company in Spain and one of the most important in Europe, has again put its trust in Tomra. The company has updated its main plant in Azagra (Navarra) with eleven Nimbus BSI+ sorters. This frozen vegetable mixing, packaging, storage, and distribution center is one of the most […]
January 12 , 2021
Freshfel research shows increase in fruit and vegetable consumption
Freshfel Consumption Monitor found daily intake of fresh fruits and vegetables has gone up over the last five years.
January 12 , 2021
Opinion: More hope within the banana sector this year
José Antonio Hidalgo, Executive Director of the Association of Banana Exporters in Ecuador (AEBE), says the banana sector continues with the same passion and commitment as always while taking the challenges it faced in 2020 as lessons learned.
January 12 , 2021
USDA establishes weekly report to highlight seasonal and perishable product trends
“This report will help the federal agencies involved in overseeing the supply chain understand import trends as we work to address industry concerns," said the USDA's Greg Ibach.
January 11 , 2021



