Post Archive
BayWa greenhouse strategy to lay roots globally
Following on from a greenhouse soon to be launched in the UAE, the German group has put aside €300 million for projects in Asia, North America and Australasia.
February 26 , 2018
South Africa: Tru-Cape to "at least match" 2017 pome fruit volumes
The company might see its first exports of Envy this season, and also plans to have a "conservative approach" to the European market despite the lower local production.
February 24 , 2018
Australia: Stink bug found in Perth warehouse
The incident comes almost three months after a detection of the dangerous pest in Sydney.
February 23 , 2018
U.S.: Western Growers board votes to oppose "flawed" immigration bill
The farming organization said the bill would "force long-time existing workers in agriculture to return to their countries of origin in order to apply for a new H-2C visa or stay in the shadows."
February 23 , 2018
NZ: Seeka profits slid 44% in 2017
However, EBITDA more than doubled for Seeka Australia and per-tray avocados returns for the 2017-18 avocado season are expected to soar.
February 23 , 2018
Q&A: New Westfalia technology extends avocado shelf life for U.K. retail
The group's executive manager for Europe, Graham Young, discusses post-harvest developments, the rise of Mexican supply in the old continent and expansion into Mediterranean production.
February 23 , 2018
Colombia increased banana production in 2017
The European Union remained as the leading market, receiving 76% of shipments, while the U.S. took 16%.
February 23 , 2018
USDA opens new office in Vietnam
Vietnam is "one of the fastest-growing global markets for U.S. farm and food products", currently ranking as the 11th-largest customer.
February 23 , 2018
U.S.: Wish Farms launches Misty Organics to bridge blueberry supply gap
The project began as an idea in 2014 and represents a joint-venture that includes three Wish Farms veterans.
February 23 , 2018
Sun World CSR report shows commitment to farmworkers, environment
From water recharge basin projects to bee-friendly cover crops to farmworker education, the California-based company has highlighted a range of noteworthy initiatives in its first ever corporate responsibility report.
February 23 , 2018
