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Botanicoir and LEAF: New perspectives on sustainability
This article explores the perspectives on sustainability taken by Botanicoir and LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming), who in contrast, use sustainability in all its complexities to underpin their organizational structure and inform policies, activities, and targets.
October 15 , 2020
Zespri on alert over mystery disease killing Italian kiwifruit
The disease, which growers call “moria” or “die-off”, begins in the roots of kiwifruit vines, which blacken and rot. The leaves then wither and drop, leaving fruit exposed to the sun, and the vines dry up and die within two years.
October 15 , 2020
Americold acquires Agro Merchants Group for $1.7B
Americold says the acquisition of the fourth-largest temperature-controlled warehouse company globally will expand its European footprint and as well as its fresh produce offering and market position.
October 14 , 2020
GreenTech Live - program focuses on biggest challenges of all time
PRESS RELEASE In one week GreenTech will open its doors to the virtual platform! The concept of the program, on 20, 21 and 22 October, is ‘Follow the sun’ to reach out to the global horticulture industry. More than 100 front runners will share their solutions on the biggest challenges of all time: climate change […]
October 14 , 2020
Grimmway features new products & sustainable solutions at PMA
PRESS RELEASE Grimmway Farms, the largest carrot producer in the world and the largest organic vegetable producer in the USA, is exhibiting new products and sustainable packaging initiatives this week at the first-ever virtual Produce Marketing Association Fresh Summit Conference & Expo. Exhibiting for the 23rd consecutive year, Grimmway has transformed its impressive in-person booth, […]
October 14 , 2020
Water-smart irrigation sees surge of interest in Chile and Peru
With increasing drought and water pressures, producers in Chile and Peru have been increasingly adopting water-smart technologies to increase irrigation efficiency, solve salinity issues, and alleviate climate adaptation in the coming years.
October 14 , 2020
U.S. importing and exporting: Understanding the basics
Kevin Doucette of C.H. Robinson says that understanding the basics of trade compliance can make it easier to keep up with updates, changes, and additions to trade laws.
October 14 , 2020
Del Monte launches pink-fleshed pineapples
The Pinkglow Pineapple is a novel variety with a pink interior, and is be available for purchase nationwide starting this week, and can only be purchased online.
October 13 , 2020
Maersk to lay off 2,000 in business shake-up, lifts outlook on improving demand
The world's biggest container shipping line said on Tuesday demand was recovering faster than expected and lifted its earnings outlook, while also announcing plans to cut 2,000 jobs as it streamlines to cut costs.
October 13 , 2020
Smurfit Kappa launches sustainable new alternative for banana producers
PRESS RELEASE Smurfit Kappa, a FTSE 100 company and leading provider of paper-based packaging solutions, has extended its range of sustainable and biodegradable products for the agricultural sector with the launch of BanaBag®. BanaBag® is an innovative and sustainable product created by Smurfit Kappa to address the quality assurance needed for excellent bagging during the […]
October 13 , 2020



