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Brian Deese joins Wish Farms as director of blueberry grower relations

Press Release International grower and year-round marketer of strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries, Wish Farms, is pleased to announce the hiring of Brian Deese to the role of Director of Blueberry Grower Relations. Said Deese: “Berries have always been my passion, so I'm excited to bring that passion and drive to an already successful blueberry […]
January 14 , 2021

Backed by grocery sales, Sainsbury's shines with strong performance in Q3

Grocery sales helped lead the way, growing at 7.4%, helped by a tremendous quarter from its Groceries Online, which were up 128%. Its total digital sales overall increased by 81%.
January 14 , 2021

USDA: 2020-21 Florida citrus forecast reports mixed figures in January

January's USDA forecast for Florida citrus showed an array of numbers, reporting decreasing trends here to stay this month.
January 14 , 2021

Five retail trends to watch in 2021

Some of the trends listed by grocery sector research and training non-profit IGD are recuperative retail and system upgrade.
January 14 , 2021

The role of the banking sector in the face of water scarcity

The Banco de Chile relates the role the banking sector plays within agriculture in the face of water shortages and drought.
January 14 , 2021

Oppy expands international reach with new team member in South Africa

Oppy, a fresh produce distribution and marketing company, has expanded its international team to South Africa by hiring Sila Louw.
January 13 , 2021

Dutch criminals use potato exports to African countries to launder money

Dutch criminals are reportedly increasingly using exports to Africa to launder money which is subsequently invested in diamonds and gold from the continent.
January 13 , 2021

U.S. blueberry industry groups testify at ITC trade hearing

Groups representing two different sectors of the U.S. blueberry industry testified on Tuesday at a hearing before the U.S. International Trade Commission, as part of its probe into whether foreign trading partners are seriously harming domestic growers.
January 13 , 2021

South Africa lowers table grape crop estimate

The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) now expects the country's intake volumes to be between 61.7 million and 67.1 million cartons (4.5 kg equivalent), down from 65 million and 69.8 million cartons.
January 13 , 2021

Limoneira posts dip in 2020 operating income

Limoneira released its fiscal fourth quarter and full-year financial results of 2020 to show a 4% decrease in revenue year-on-year.
January 13 , 2021