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Massive cocaine stash hidden in a container of bananas seized in Rotterdam
The Public Prosecution Service (OM) said the drugs were hidden in a cargo of bananas from South America.
April 29 , 2022
Indian table grape exports to surpass last year's total despite dip in shipments to Russia
The Nashik district - which produces almost all of the country's export-bound grapes - has so far sent 112,000 tons to overseas markets.
April 29 , 2022
Chilean cherry 2021-22 season: record shipments impeded by logistical issues
Shipments to Asia account for the vast majority of Chilean cherry exports, although exports to the U.S. did double in the past season.
April 29 , 2022
Agronometrics in Charts: Large swathes of Peru's avocado production poised to start
New avocado orchards are poised to enter into production this year in Peru's growing regions, with the total crop expected to grow by double digits this season.
April 28 , 2022
Copefrut expands commitment to measuring and offsetting carbon footprint
The company has renewed its CarbonNeutral certification for transportation, with eye on extending its monitoring and management of carbon metrics to the entire production process
April 28 , 2022
Frustrations mount as sea shippers cash in on logistics crisis
Fruit growers and exporters express their frustration with an industry that posted some US$200B in earnings in 2021, nearly double the 20 years of prior profits, combined.
April 28 , 2022
Safe Cargo records successful debut in U.S. supporting Dayka Hackett’s global export growth
Leading U.S. table grape importer-exporter Dayka Hackett was saved from potentially damaging claims against shipments to South East Asia thanks to having in place innovative protocols from Safe Cargo, the Chile-based specialists in independent fruit shipment certifications and inspections.
April 27 , 2022
Meet the 12 IFPA Fresh Field Catalyst Winners
The winning companies hail from 8 countries, and represent software, hardware, biotech and robotics categories and more.
April 27 , 2022
China's Zero Covid policy to renew U.S. West Coast port congestion, expert warns
Dr. Sara Hsu, an expert in Chinese fintech and economic development, wrote that once the strict lockdown in Shanghai is lifted, the backlog of goods waiting to enter ports on the other side of the Pacific Ocean will renew.
April 27 , 2022
New blueberry varieties available for growers
IQ Berries (IQB) and Osiris Plant Management join forces in 2021 to provide the market with new high-quality varieties this year.
April 26 , 2022



