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Fruit Attraction 2022 kicked off with more than 1,800 companies participating and 90,000 visitors projected. This year's most important agribusiness meeting in Europe stands out for its focus on innovation and technology.

The shipping company acquired 100% of the shares held by SAAM Ports S.A and SAAM Logistics S.A. With the  $1 billion purchase, Hapag-Lloyd now owns the entire terminal business and associated logistics services.

Grape exports from Chile are expected to fall in the 2022-23 season due to challenging weather conditions and logistics issues.

Fresh Del Monte Produce has recently invested a 39% stake in Decapolis, in an effort to secure innovative solutions for its products and services.

Produce veteran Jeff Oberman is to become the new California Avocado Commission Board of Directors president, effective Oct. 10. Oberman has extensive experience in the industry, with over 25 years of work.

Internal browning is a condition problem that occurs in all stone fruits after a certain period of time, being cherries one of the most susceptible specie. Liventus Global manages to solve the main pains in both avocados and blueberries in the Chilean market.

AM FRESH Group has acquired a majority stake in Asian-based Fruit-X, hoping to to redefine the produce industry in Asia.

A new study by Texas A&M University has confirmed that Hass avocado imports from Mexico contribute directly to the U.S. economy by generating millions in output, taxes and labor income.

Peru is deemed as the leading exporter of fresh blueberries in the world, and according to projections, the country’s preeminence in the international blueberry market is projected to continue, with blueberries now ranking as its second most important agricultural export after table grapes.

The Central Bank of Honduras (BCH) reported that banana exports almost doubled to US$293.4 million during the first semester of 2022. This comes as most areas affected by hurricane Eta and Iota in 2020 start to slowly recover.