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Mission Produce breaks ground on huge Texas avocado distribution center
The facility, which will serve as a distribution hub for Mexican avocados, will shorten the company's replenishment time to its network and add flexibility in managing inventory.
June 04 , 2020
U.S.: Dozens of Tennessee strawberry and tomato farmworkers test positive for Covid-19
Dozens of employees of Scott’s Strawberry & Tomato Farms in Tennessee have tested positive for Covid-19, company officials said on Monday.
June 04 , 2020
Pakistan's mango exports hit by Covid-19 restrictions
Suspension of international flights, closure of borders, rising freight fares, and on top of all, contracting demands altogether are likely to decline the country's mango exports by 35% to 40% this year.
June 04 , 2020
CVVP, committed to agriculture and plant variety innovation
PRESS RELEASE We have been right beside our members, progressing hand-in-hand, giving them all our attention, so that they reap the benefits of our hard work and commitment in the all-round management of their plant varieties. It is harvest time, which is why we are stepping up our efforts to keep on supplying them with […]
June 04 , 2020
Superfresh Growers berry season about to begin
PRESS RELEASE Yakima, WA - Northwest berry season is only a week away, and Superfresh Growers® and Norris Farms® are excited to deliver premium blueberries and kiwi berries to the world! These two multi-generation family growers complement each other in farming, marketing, and logistical expertise. Harvest is expected to start the week of June 9, […]
June 04 , 2020
Nanobubble technology grows in popularity, offering numerous benefits for horticulture
Amid heightened focus in the agricultural industry on sustainability, food safety, climate change, reduction of chemical use, and generally producing more with less, nanobubble technology has been growing in popularity.
June 04 , 2020
Opinion: Africa must work towards a united voice for banana workers
Paul Lievens of Banana Link takes a look at a recent report published jointly by Banana Link and the International Union of Foodworkers (IUF) which examines the situation of workers employed in banana export production in Africa.
June 04 , 2020
U.K. sees record grocery sales growth in spring
British take-home grocery sales rose by 14.3% during the 12 weeks to 17 May, the fastest rate since comparable records began in 1994, according to the latest figures released by Kantar.
June 03 , 2020
U.S.: Fresh share of total produce sales almost back to pre-pandemic levels
Meanwhile, orange sales in the week ending May 24 were "on fire", seeing even higher growth than the previous weeks, while cherries have started off their season very strong.
June 03 , 2020
French supermarket giant Carrefour expands in Taiwan amid China retreat
French supermarket giant Carrefour announced on Tuesday that it will pay €97 million (US$108m) to take over hundreds of store in Taiwan by the end of the year.
June 03 , 2020
