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Transfesa to supply Spanish produce to Tesco via express rail service
In this first stage, Transfesa will be transporting fifteen loads weekly from the Almussafes rail terminal in Valencia to the Barking rail terminal in the U.K.
September 25 , 2020
BASF Vegetable Seeds invests in autonomous growing
The company has already applied the concept to seed production, cultivation of a tomato variety and the screening of hydroponic lettuce varieties. A new project for cucumber is underway.
September 25 , 2020
Oppy adds fair trade Ocean Spray Peruvian blueberries
This marks the first time Oppy has brought to market organic, Fair Trade Certified blueberries from Peru Peruvian, which will be available from September through to December.
September 24 , 2020
FDA announces "major milestone" FSMA rule
Frank Yiannas, Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response, said the FDA has proposed a new rule that lays the foundation for the end-to-end food traceability across the food industry.
September 23 , 2020
Mission Produce sets IPO terms, could see US$1.2B valuation
Mission Produce has set the terms of its initial public offering, in which the California-based avocado company is looking to raise up to $159.38m.
September 23 , 2020
U.S. announces new $14B farmer aid, expands eligible specialty crops
The U.S. Agriculture Department has released details of a second round of Covid-19 aid for farmers, which will pay up to US$14 billion to growers of major crops.
September 21 , 2020
Oppy focuses on expanding procurement and exports with two key promotions
As Oppy continues to expand its supply and international reach, Ray Reed and Andres Ribalta have been promoted to new positions in line with the company’s strategic growth journey.
September 21 , 2020
Chinese importers cautious ahead of Chilean summer fruit season amid market uncertainty
One importer says it will be difficult for Chilean cherries to sell at high prices in the Chinese market this season, and it is highly probable that the sales volume will be lower than in previous years.
September 21 , 2020
U.S. avocado market stability likely to continue into fall with new Mexican crop
Gahl Crane of Eco Farms explained that the market had seen generally low but stable pricing over the summer amid good volumes from all the supplying origins, as well as the disruption in the foodservice industry.
September 18 , 2020
Greenyard returns to profitable growth, raises guidance
Greenyard now expects its adjusted EBITDA for the first half of the fiscal year to amount to approximately € 55.0m, up from € 47.6m last year.
September 18 , 2020
