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Dole releases sustainability report with framework through 2030

The company's sustainability framework, named The Dole Way, focuses on robust governance and three core pillars covering environmental, ethical, social and nutrition related issues. 
January 06 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: 2022: Blackberries in Review

The industry continues to work on new varieties of blackberries to meet customer requirements and to address phytosanitary problems.
January 06 , 2023

Hortifrut’s Board appoints Nicolás Moller as the company’s new Chairman

Previously, he was a Board member at the Center for Growing Talent by PMA, the Chilean Exporters Association (ASOEX), The Chilean Berries Committee, and a member of the Finance Committee at the US Highbush Blueberry Council.
January 06 , 2023

U.K. fresh food prices rise due to unrelenting inflation

Britain's official rate of consumer price inflation hit a 41-year high of 11% in October, before dropping to 10% in November.
January 05 , 2023

In Ukraine a $15.5M project will alleviate disruptions to ag sector caused by war

The fund aims to ensure recovery and development of agricultural value chains in the region.
January 05 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: 2022: Cherries in Review

Given the lower cherry supply, coupled with almost no overlap between the California and Washington seasons, prices on average remained above the prices recorded in the last four years.
January 05 , 2023

Berry People expands to Mexico

The secondary office location will allow Berry People ™ to continue exploring improved varieties in ways that are correspondent to the future of strawberry agronomy around the world. 
January 05 , 2023

Vessel carrying record number of Chilean cherry containers arrives in Hong Kong

Chilean cherries are a popular gift in Mainland China in the lead up to Chinese New Year.
January 04 , 2023

Q&A: The key to Peru’s table grape success

FreshFruitPortal.com spoke with Alejandro Cabrera, manager of PROVID, who explained that one of the key factors for the good export numbers of Peruvian table grapes has been the country's capacity to bet on varietal change. 
January 04 , 2023

GLOBALG.A.P. North America announces new Buyer Relations Manager

With her new role as the Buyer Relations Manager, she hopes to continue her work of advocacy for farmers who supply GLOBALG.A.P. certified responsible food to the global marketplace.
January 04 , 2023