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Hortifrut doubles EBITDA in H1 thanks to multiple factors
Chile-headquartered berry company Hortifrut posted a 94% rise in EBITDA to US$45m during the first half of the year, thanks to numerous factors.
September 04 , 2020
ESSA and Freshfel Europe join forces on food crisis management
Business operators, crisis management experts, national authorities and European Commission officials recently discussed the reputational damage and health hazards that food crises have represented.
September 04 , 2020
Saga Robotics raises €9.5 million for their fleet of Thorvald robots.
PRESS RELEASE The traditions of the agricultural industry are set for a technological shift. Norwegian and UK based Saga Robotics has recently raised EUR 9.5 million from international investors in support of its ambitious growth plans. Interest in Thorvald has soared Demand for increased automation in the world's largest industry is booming. The agricultural sector employs […]
September 03 , 2020
Botanical Solution Inc. appoints Marcus Meadows-Smith to its board
PRESS RELEASE Botanical Solution Inc. (BSI), an innovator of sustainable, highly consistent and cost effective Advanced Botanical Materials (ABM), has appointed Marcus Meadows-Smith to its Board of Directors. As a proven, successful, and recognized leader within the agrochemical industry, Meadows-Smith will advise and support the management team’s current efforts to bring novel biopesticides and a […]
September 03 , 2020
U.S. set to open for South African mangoes
South African mangoes look set to soon have a new market open to them, with U.S. authorities are seeking comments on a pest risk assessment for imports of the fruit.
September 03 , 2020
U.S.: Organic apple demand "like a freight train" going into fall
The company also highlighted that apple sales in general in the U.S. have been higher year-on-year over recent months.
September 03 , 2020
Mexico to monitor U.S. investigations and defend preferential access
The USTR on Tuesday evening outlined a multi-point plan to tackle the 'threat' of Mexican imports, saying it would implement a Section 201 global safeguard investigation into blueberries and potentially other products.
September 03 , 2020
Strong mushroom demand in U.S. expected to continue after pandemic
Mushrooms have been enjoying sky-high demand at U.S. retail since the pandemic took hold, amid hopes that sales will carry over to foodservice.
September 03 , 2020
Opinion: Meeting the challenges of vegan food production
James Sopwith, Group Strategic Account Director at adi Group, says that a gauntlet has been thrown down to manufacturers.
September 02 , 2020
Peru hits avocado export forecast but has suffered from low prices
The Peruvian avocado season is expected to end up this month with export volumes hitting forecasts but significantly lower prices year-on-year in international markets.
September 02 , 2020
