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Agronometrics in Charts: Sizable California cherries expected
In this installment of the ‘Agronometrics In Charts’ series, Sarah Ilyas evaluates the state of the California cherry crop, which is set to start its harvest in coming days.
April 26 , 2022
Peruvian table grape exports running 13 percent up on last season
Exports grew by 13 percent from last season in terms of volume to reach 531,069 tons and by 22 percent in value to reach $1.4 billion.
April 26 , 2022
California Giant Berry Farms reports strong start to peak season
Strawberry production is currently in the Santa Maria, Watsonville, and Salinas, California growing regions, with the company’s Oxnard program adding supplemental volume going through mid-May.
April 26 , 2022
GrubMarket acquires South American fruit firm in expansion bid
The fruit ecommerce tech platform has locked in multiple acquisitions since a US$120M investment round and US$1.2B valuation last year, this acquisition marks its first in South America.
April 26 , 2022
TOMRA Food announces new brand strategy, affirming its future direction and broader role In society
New tagline recognizes how TOMRA Food and its customers can work together to improve global food production; legacy brands integrated into one TOMRA Food brand; new talent to be attracted to build on market leadership
April 25 , 2022
South African table grape industry's sustainability "under threat"
"The urgency of this matter cannot be overemphasised," said AJ Griesel, CEO of the South African Table Grape Industry (SATI).
April 25 , 2022
Hazel Tech opening new agriculture R&D space in Chicago
The new space will include a research and development laboratory space, a pilot lab, administrative functions and an 8,500 square-foot innovation lab and will be the largest agriculture R&D center in the city.
April 25 , 2022
Tomra celebrates 50th anniversary by announcing World Without Waste Mission
TOMRA marked the 50 year milestone by declaring a collective mission for the future to “transform how we all obtain, use and reuse the planet’s resources to enable a world without waste.”
April 22 , 2022
Freshfel Europe, members launch Environmental Footprint Initiative for fresh produce supply chain
Along with industry members like Dole, Apeel and Ailimpo, Freshfel Europe has launched its Freshfel Environmental Footprint Initiative for the fresh produce supply chain.
April 22 , 2022
Chicago grocery chain acquired by New York-based investment firm
The private equity giant has made prior investments in the grocery sphere, putting down $1.75 billion in Albertsons Companies Inc. in 2020.
April 22 , 2022
