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Yentzen Group launches revamped website
Yentzen Group, the leader in news content, consultancy services and events for the global fruit industry, has announced the launch of a new corporate website.
January 07 , 2021
International blueberry coalition formed to oppose U.S. import limitations
Leading U.S. and international blueberry industry members, including Driscoll’s, California Giant Berry Farms, Agroberries S.A., and Family Tree Farms, have joined together to form The Blueberry Coalition for Progress & Health ahead of an ITC hearing.
January 06 , 2021
Peruvian grape exports started season with 11% growth
Exports during October, the season’s opening month, rose by 11% year-on-year to US$80 million, but there is some unease due to the agricultural protests in the Ica region that affected transit throughout December.
January 06 , 2021
Freshfel Europe launches SpeakUp4FruitVeg campaign
Freshfel Europe has launched a digital campaign for 2021, which both celebrates the UN’s International Year of Fruits and Vegetables and aims to gain support for the industry from EU decision-makers.
January 06 , 2021
U.S. summer Hass avocado sales continued to grow in 2020
The Hass Avocado Board’s recently published Q3 holiday recap report indicates that Father’s Day, the 4th of July and Labor Day holidays all reached four-year highs.
January 06 , 2021
South African table grape packing disrupted by heavy rains
Producers in the region expect to resume packing towards the end of the week and the weather outlook over the next 10 days is favorable, according to an industry body.
January 06 , 2021
Ahold Delhaize completes FreshDirect acquisition
The Netherlands-based supermarket chain and Centerbridge Partners have closed the acquisition of New York City-based online grocer FreshDirect after receiving regulatory clearance from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
January 06 , 2021
Agronometrics in Charts: The top stories from 2020
In the year's first installment of Agonometrics in Charts, we're going to take a look at the five most popular stories of 2020.
January 05 , 2021
GM tomatoes could be alternative for Parkinson's patients
Scientists have produced a genetically modified tomato enriched with the drug L-DOPA, used to treat Parkinson's patients. This could provide an alternative for developing nations and patients who experience side effects.
January 05 , 2021
Avocado: The green gold hits some stumbling blocks
The avocado has grown in popularity and supply during recent years while maintaining prices. The global pandemic, however, has produced new obstacles leading to accumulated supply and falling prices.
January 05 , 2021
