Frutura's expansion continues with agreement to acquire TerraFresh Organics

The company will continue to be led by founders Greg Holzman and Steve Akagaki, who were early advocates in the nascent organic sector starting in 1987.

October 26 , 2021

South Africa: TruCapeFruit expects strong cherry crop

Witzenberg Properties predicts 200 tons of cherries, an increase of over 50% above last year’s crop, most of which is earmarked for the South African market.

October 26 , 2021

Agronometrics in Charts: Peruvian blueberry shipments to U.S. hit highest ever level

There are several reports in the market that indicate that the growth in the market is stabilizing, with less or a total stop to new hectares being planted.

October 26 , 2021

Global blueberry exports to hit nearly $3B by 2025

For the seven leading exporting countries combined growth has averaged 18 percent annually since 2016, with four of them having seen continuous growth.

October 26 , 2021

Dole and Italy's Molari Berries form partnership in Mexico to test new varieties

The partnership, with has been made with Dole through Molari's subsidiary G-Berries, which was launched at the beginning of 2021, to test and develop commercial production.

October 25 , 2021

C&L Fruits: Export and production of the freshest fruit from the Southern Hemisphere

Having fresh, tasty and quality fruit throughout the year is essential for consumers around the world. The Chilean company C&L Fruits is recognized worldwide as a leading company in the production and export of quality fresh fruit.

October 25 , 2021

Walmart announces biggest-ever distribution center for groceries

The 720,000+ square-foot facility for fresh and frozen groceries in South Carolina's Spartanburg County, set to open in 2024.

October 22 , 2021

Amid U.S. pumpkin shortage, Dole suggests carving a pineapple for Halloween instead

In the face of a possible pumpkin shortage and soaring pumpkin prices, Dole Food Company, Inc. is encouraging Halloween revelers to carve a pineapple instead this year. 

October 20 , 2021

Innovative tomato pruning robot can work all day in greenhouses

The Dutch company Priva has presented Kompano, its first robot on the market that can move around the greenhouse safely and independently while working alongside other employees.

October 19 , 2021

Hortifrut to acquire leading berry company Atlantic Blue

This acquisition will allow Hortifrut to increase its growing area by about 20%, adding roughly 850 hectares across the three countries where Atlantic Blue operates.

October 18 , 2021