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Chilean table grape volume shortage, Vanguard says
Vanguard has received shipments from two of Chile's table grape producing regions and says it expects green seedless volume shortages of 30% in some places.
February 19 , 2020
Opinion: Banana futures in the balance
Alistair Smith, the international coordinator of non-profit Banana Link, discusses German buyers making a welcome move and the importance of understanding the soils in which the fruit is grown.
February 19 , 2020
Climate change means farmland will increase in the future but could pose threat to environment, says new study
Researchers from Virginia say that as farmland expands to previously untouched regions, carbon emissions could jump to record highs if not properly handled.
February 19 , 2020
U.S: Kroger poised for better performance after Berkshire Hathaway acquires stake
Considered a vote of confidence from Warren Buffet, the unexpected investment means that Kroger's stock could rebound from a previously rocky outlook.
February 19 , 2020
Hans Sauter takes over global sustainability duties at fresh Del Monte Produce
Leader In Sustainable Produce And Foods Has Fresh New Face Pushing Innovation Efforts Into Future Coral Gables, FL – Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has appointed Hans Sauter as the Company’s first Chief Sustainability Officer. Under Sauter’s leadership, Fresh Del Monte Produce will continue its efforts to focus heavily on sustainability throughout the business, ensuring […]
February 18 , 2020
Chilean avocado industry expects to gain entrance to South Korean market in 2020
Chile announced it expects first shipments of avocados to South Korea could be sent as early as next season after South Korean officials visited orchards.
February 18 , 2020
U.S.: FDA issues warnings over FSVP violations
At least six warning letters have been sent by the FDA since August. Three of these were sent in January alone, a signal enforcement of these provisions may be on the upswing.
February 18 , 2020
U.S.: Investors unsure of Walmart's e-commerce profitability
Investors are anxious to know what Walmart's e-commerce results will show as numbers will be released Tuesday, look to see if it will turn a profit.
February 18 , 2020
Avocados In Charts: Documenting the rise of Mexican avocados
This In Charts focuses on the progression of the presence of Mexican avocados in the U.S. market after the industry saw record breaking volumes in 2019.
February 17 , 2020
Digital Agronomist among TOP 20 start ups at Fruit Logistica
Commercial orchards are often a patchwork quilt – blocks with different cultivars, planted in different years. Varieties have different schedules with various bloom times and harvest times. A disorganized grower risks getting lost in all of those details. MapMyApple, a mobile phone application, specially designed for apple growers, is a perfect end-to-end solution that helps […]
February 17 , 2020
