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New Zealand wins bid to host next World Avocado Congress

The Mexican delegation may have made the most noise, but in the end it was the Oceanic island nation that won the biggest share of the vote that took place as the 2019 edition wrapped up in Colombia.
September 26 , 2019

First shipment of Argentine lemons arrives in India

IG International expects to significantly increase import volumes from Argentina over the next three to five years.
September 26 , 2019

UNITEC celebrates 95 years of innovation and looks towards the future

PRESS RELEASE For the 95th anniversary of UNITEC, our wish is that they can continue on the same road travelled so far! Their growth has also been our growth as Customers who have chosen UNITEC. These are the words of Salvatore Secondulfo, Sales Manager of the homonymous Packing House, which convey very well the philosophy […]
September 26 , 2019

Avocados in Charts: What will be Colombia's future role in the U.S. market?

Colombia's avocado supplies in the U.S. market have been negligible so far. But the data that is trickling in is beginning to tell an interesting story.
September 26 , 2019

Inteligistics Names Jerry D’Amore as new board member to foster strategic corporate development

PRESS RELEASE Pittsburgh, PA – Inteligistics, Inc. has recently welcomed a new Board member who will be entrusted with responsibility for strategic corporate development. Jerry D’Amore will bring decades of Ag industry experience to his new role on the company’s Board of Directors. Jerry has over 40 years of global experience in farming, greenhouse production […]
September 25 , 2019

California avocado season broke pricing records, says Index Fresh

The global avocado marketer has wrapped up its California season with good prices and high-quality fruit.
September 25 , 2019

U.S.: Gerawan and Wawona merge to create stone fruit leader

The California-based companies say the merger creates "an enhanced platform for growth and innovation".
September 25 , 2019

U.K.: Aldi to double London store footprint by 2025

The news from the U.K.'s fifth-biggest supermarket comes after it posted record financial results.
September 25 , 2019

In photos: World Avocado Congress gets underway in Colombia

The inaugural day of the event taking place in Medellin this week has drawn a huge international crowd amid a strong sense of optimism in the South American country for its future in the avocado business.
September 25 , 2019

Spanish fruit export volume up 14% but value flat in H1

Also over the same period, the value of raspberry exports came close to overtaking blueberries, with just €3m difference between them.
September 25 , 2019