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Mission Produce talks South African avocado plans and California expectations

Mission Produce's director of marketing Denise Junqueiro and VP of global sourcing Keith Barnard say the company has big plans in its newest sourcing region.
February 13 , 2020

New eco-friendly disinfectant developed by Chilean company

After years of development, disinfectant Dacetix, made with eco-friendly compounds, is preparing for commercial roll-out with various partnerships in Chile.
February 13 , 2020

The Chilean cherry season has come to an end, results are extraordinary thanks to Unitec Cherry Vision

The Chilean Cherry Season is so important it keeps all the operators in the cherry sector with bated breath, not only in Chile, but all over the world. Now, it has come to an end. Therefore, it is now time to draw the conclusions, and for UNITEC. It’s time to be pleased.  UNITEC is in […]
February 12 , 2020

Digital marketing award presented to BerryWorld at Fruit Logistica

The company's innovative digital marketing campaign made it a standout worthy of an award, capturing the attention of FreshFruitPortal.com.
February 12 , 2020

Rainier Fruit family grower, Allan Bros. Fruits unveils state-of-the-art packing line

PRESS RELEASE Selah, WA - Innovation and technology, along with service have always been priorities for Rainier Fruit and Allan Bros. Fruits’ new packing line is no exception. This update is about efficiency allowing for demand-based packing that can easily transition to different customer’s needs.   Allan Bros. has been a Rainier partner since 1995, and specializes […]
February 12 , 2020

Opinion: A 2020 vision for the Southern African citrus industry

Justin Chadwick, CEO of the Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa, gives his expectations for the season ahead, including potential challenges and opportunities for the industry.
February 12 , 2020

WAPA forecast apple, pear production slightly down in Southern Hemisphere for 2020

Across the region, "climatic havoc" impacted production for apples and pears this year, notably for Australian apples and across countries in the region.
February 12 , 2020

Ecuador: Strategies for strengthening the fruit industry

Ecuadorian official explains how the industry faces barriers, combats pests and grows key categories like pineapples to better position its exports.
February 12 , 2020

Bayer asks California to overturn US$86 million Roundup cancer verdict

Bayer says the plaintiffs' lawyer violated court orders, claims the jury's verdict - that the couple's cancer was caused by Roundup - is in-reconcilable.
February 11 , 2020

C.H. Robinson speaks out about lawsuit, calls allegations "blatant mischaracterizations"

In response to the $1.1m lawsuit, C.H. Robinson claims it is a ploy for attention, contains "self-serving falsehoods" and is a tactic for indebted farmers.
February 11 , 2020