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Hortifrut doubles EBITDA in H1 thanks to multiple factors
Chile-headquartered berry company Hortifrut posted a 94% rise in EBITDA to US$45m during the first half of the year, thanks to numerous factors.
September 04 , 2020
ESSA and Freshfel Europe join forces on food crisis management
Business operators, crisis management experts, national authorities and European Commission officials recently discussed the reputational damage and health hazards that food crises have represented.
September 04 , 2020
U.S.: Organic apple demand "like a freight train" going into fall
The company also highlighted that apple sales in general in the U.S. have been higher year-on-year over recent months.
September 03 , 2020
Mexico to monitor U.S. investigations and defend preferential access
The USTR on Tuesday evening outlined a multi-point plan to tackle the 'threat' of Mexican imports, saying it would implement a Section 201 global safeguard investigation into blueberries and potentially other products.
September 03 , 2020
U.S. outlines plans to tackle 'threat' of seasonal produce imports from Mexico
The United States Trade Representative released its plan which includes Section 201 investigations on blueberries and potentially on strawberries and bell peppers.
September 02 , 2020
Chile: Concern that truck blockages could impact fruit exports
Truck drivers have blocked highways for several days after a long-running conflict with indigenous groups in the south of the country led to a spike in arson attacks on their vehicles.
September 01 , 2020
National Mango Board to hold 2020 referendum
The USDA is conducting a referendum among eligible first handlers and importers of fresh and frozen mangos to determine whether they favor the continuance of the NMB.
September 01 , 2020
Agronometrics in Charts: Fruit imports and Hurricane Laura
Check out some charts illustrating which fruit commodities pass through the port of Houston, which was temporarily closed, and how significant their volumes are.
September 01 , 2020
Greenyard's fresh division drives Q1 sales growth
Greenyard said the growth is mainly driven by faster-than-expected organic growth in a large number of its commercial relationships, with a focus on margin improvement and profitability.
August 31 , 2020
California heatwave could create supply shortage in fall, says Markon
The heatwave came as California struggled to contain huge wildfires burning forests and homes, which have affected farming operations in the Salinas Valley, mainly due to covering crops with a layer of ash.
August 31 , 2020
