Costco workers threaten to strike, demanding fair wage increase

The Teamsters union, which represents up to 8% of the 219,000 workers in 616 Costco stores, demands contracts that reflect the company's "record-breaking profits," which increased 135% in 2024.

January 23 , 2025

South African pome fruit season’s auspicious forecast

Increased production from young orchards reaching maturity, the cultivation of higher-yielding apple varieties, recovery from the adverse effects of hail and floods in 2023, and generally favorable weather conditions were some of the conditions that pushed statistics up.

January 23 , 2025

European citrus producers unite to tackle sector’s issues

Representatives from the citrus sector in Spain, France, Italy, and Portugal united during the Citrus Contact Group meeting held in Corsica to address the most pressing challenges facing citrus production in Southern Europe. 

January 23 , 2025

Is 2025 the year AI will truly revolutionize agriculture?

The global market for AI in agriculture is projected to grow from $1.7 billion in 2023 to $4.7 billion by 2028, underscoring the significant economic potential of these technologies.

January 23 , 2025

Chilean cherries from Subsole reach the demanding Indian market

The arrival of the fruit marks a significant milestone for the Indian fresh produce industry, as Chilean cherries quickly establish themselves as a key category in the market.

January 23 , 2025

Trading Internationally? Here is The Importance of Currency Risk Management

By partnering with Millbank FX, companies gain more than just access to currency products; they gain a strategic partner dedicated to supporting their financial success.

January 22 , 2025

Papaya was fastest-growing tropical fruit in the U.K. in 2024

Tropical fruits have become the fastest-growing sector of the UK fruit market, with demand increasing by almost 30% in a market already worth £460 million a year.

January 22 , 2025

Agriculture and trade brace for new tariffs under Trump Administration

Donald Trump assumed the presidency of the United States for the second time on Jan. 20 and immediately signed a raft of executive orders.

January 22 , 2025

Cool Carriers celebrates 25 years in Ecuador with Guayaquil Banana Gateway inauguration

Located at Contecon's Pier No. 5 at the Guayaquil Seaport, the new facilities are part of Cool Carriers' exclusive premium service, the firm stated on its website.

January 22 , 2025

Dominican drug control agents seize 392 sheets of cocaine in banana containers

The substances were found during a joint inspection of the Caucedo Multimodal Port in the Dominican Republic's main province, Santo Domingo.

January 22 , 2025