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‘I think we’ve proved our case to the ITC’, says blueberry coalition opposed to import changes

In an interview after the ITC hearing, a member of the Blueberry Coalition said that they don't believe there is serious injury to be found regarding imports into the U.S.
February 03 , 2021

David del Curto purchase could mean investment increase in Chile

After the Hancock Natural Resource Group's purchase of majority stake in the company David del Curto, experts predict a rise in fruit investments in Chile.
February 03 , 2021

Rihanna weighs in on major India farm protests, drawing angry response

Tens of thousands of young and old farmers have blocked roads leading into New Delhi for more than two months, protesting new agricultural laws they say benefit private buyers at the expense of growers.
February 03 , 2021

ALPS signs facility contract with Bluehouse Greenhouse

ALPS, a construction management and commissioning consultancy company, has made a deal with Bluehouse Greenhouses to develop a new facility.
February 02 , 2021

Agronometrics in Charts: Kiwifruit prices high compared to previous seasons

As can be seen from the graphs, kiwifruit prices are high this season compared to previous years all the while volumes are staying nearly the same.
February 02 , 2021

New Zealand apple industry facing difficulties meeting demand

Despite high global demand for apple, the New Zealand apple industry is facing obstacles such as lower volumes and labor shortages
February 02 , 2021

Spain's CGC calls for EU to stop citrus imports from Turkey

The CGC has urged the European Commission to stop citrus imports from Turkey amid the presence of unauthorized phytosanitary products.
February 02 , 2021

Naturipe kicks-off FeBLUEary with new digital platforms

Press Release Naturipe, the world’s largest producer of fresh blueberries, is excited to announce its celebration of FeBLUEary for the fifth consecutive year. The campaign begins on February 1 and highlights the first organic blueberry peak season of 2021. This year, Naturipe is expanding its FeBLUEary program from traditional in-store merchandising to popular digital platforms. […]
February 02 , 2021

Chile: Table grapes hardest hit by storm amid agricultural "catastrophe"- Fedefruta

Fedefruta estimates that half of the mid-season varieties in two key central regions have been lost due to splitting, while late-season fruit has also been affected by structural damage.
February 02 , 2021

Southeastern Grocers pulls IPO amid market volatility

Florida-based Southeastern Grocers has postponed an initial public offering just a week after its launch, amid ongoing market volatility due in part to the increased activity from a flood of young investors via stock trading apps.
February 01 , 2021