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Rainforest Alliance modifies 2020 certification program following criticism from LatAm banana sector
The Rainforest Alliance says that 44 adjustments have been made to program documents to clarify and specify the requirements of the program.
November 23 , 2020
Camposol's EBITDA margin up on 2019 despite pandemic challenges
The news comes as the Peruvian-based multinational ramps up its avocado production in Colombia and reportedly plans to invest in avocado and blueberry production in Mexico.
November 23 , 2020
Last New Zealand kiwifruit of 2020 bound for global markets
The final shipments of kiwifruit grown this season in New Zealand have left Port of Tauranga bound for Zespri’s global markets.
November 19 , 2020
IBO releases special edition report on blueberry industry
The International Blueberry Organization says it is committed to providing access to the most accurate and up-to-date information on the state of the global blueberry industry.
November 16 , 2020
Walmart sells majority stake in Seiyu, cutting presence in competitive Japanese market
The deal with investment firm KKR and e-commerce company Rakuten reportedly comes amid speculation that the U.S. retail giant is looking to exit Japan.
November 16 , 2020
Central America braces for another hurricane
Central American countries have been reeling from the impact of Hurricane Eta which struct the continent less than two weeks ago, bringing widespread flooding and devastation.
November 16 , 2020
United Fresh, other food groups write letter to Trump urging priority access to Covid-19 vaccines for ag workers
In a letter to the President this week and discussions with the Biden transition team, agricultural groups emphasized the critical role workers in food and agriculture have played by continuing operations and ensuring Americans have access to foods.
November 13 , 2020
Vanguard expecting continued growth and market diversification with Peruvian grape deal
Chief Business Development Officer Dirk Winkelmann said that overall market conditions are seeing supply "match very neatly with demand" this season, while CEO Craig Stauffer expects the company to be the largest grower-exporter of patented varieties this year in the southern region of Ica.
November 12 , 2020
TOMRA Food joins WBCSD
PRESS RELEASE TOMRA Food, a global provider of sensors, equipment and digital solutions for the food supply chain, has joined over 200 forward-thinking companies as the newest project member of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). TOMRA Food designs and manufactures sensor-based sorting machines and integrated post-harvest solutions for the food industry, using […]
November 11 , 2020
FDA announces investigation of third E. coli outbreak
The FDA says it is investigating a third outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses that matches the strain found by Michigan authorities in Tanimura & Antle brand packaged single head romaine lettuce.
November 11 , 2020
