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IMO's new CO2 rules to "disproportionately" affect reefer transport
If a ship needs to use power and thus fuel to keep temperatures down, efficiency will also drop causing the CO2 accounts to look poor in comparison.
May 27 , 2021
California cautioned against spreading deadly citrus pest and disease
Agricultural officials are cautioning Californians when traveling over fear that a dangerous pest and its subsequent disease will be spread in the coming summer months amid increased travel.
May 27 , 2021
Australian farmers dumping tons of citrus fruit due to labor shortages
Hundreds of tons of Australian citrus fruit are reportedly being dumped due to labor shortages and a lack of demand at supermarkets.
May 27 , 2021
Unifrutti Italia to triple imports of counter-seasonal lemons with edible peel
During the upcoming summer season, Unifrutti expects to triple the importation of Eureka lemons with wax-free and chem-free peel, coming from Argentina and South Africa.
May 26 , 2021
Organic sales hit record in 2020, with fresh produce up 11 percent
It marked the first time that total sales of organic food and non-food products have surpassed the $60 billion mark, and reflected a growth rate more than twice the 2019 pace of 5 percent.
May 26 , 2021
Water resources expert Guillermo Donoso to address two key topics at the Agricultural Water Summit
The distinguished speaker will provide the seminar's attendees with his perspective on two major topics that he says are crucial for the Chilean agricultural industry to address in order to manage the severe water crisis and set itself on a path for a more sustainable future.
May 26 , 2021
Chilean grape and pome fruit production forecast down due to weather issues - USDA report
Due to moderate temperatures and unexpected rainfall, Chile expects a decline in the production and export of table grapes, apples and pears, according to a USDA report.
May 26 , 2021
Largest U.S. vertical farm company secures $300M in additional funding
The Series C funding round led by Fidelity Management & Research Company, and saw significant follow-on investment from existing investors including GV (formerly Google Ventures).
May 25 , 2021
EU banana supply hit record in March
In terms of origin, it is African (+24%) and European production (+8%) that mark the upward trend in March 2021, which beat the previous record from the same month in 2020.
May 25 , 2021
Titan Farms’ new club packs hit stores mid-June
Titan Farms is introducing two new club packs this summer to meet the increasing demand for pre-packaged fruit. These 3 lbs. and 4 lbs. club packs will assist retailers with e-commerce needs.
May 25 , 2021
