OZblu claims record blueberry sea voyage length

United Exports also spoke about its investments in Southern Hemisphere countries and provided a forecast for South African blueberry production this year.

June 02 , 2021

Avocado compound could improve leukemia treatment - study

The compound had previously been researched for its potential in diabetes prevention and weight management, now researchers see a potential usage in leukemia patients.

May 28 , 2021

ZAL adding value to the logistics chain

ZAL, a Broom Group company present in Chile and in Colombia, continues with its growth strategies and constant search for solutions to provide comprehensive logistics services to its clients, facilitating their processes and becoming their strategic partner.

May 27 , 2021

World Bank report ranks South African ports at bottom of the list

Western Cape Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, David Maynier, said the list is a "a sad reflection of competitiveness of ports in South Africa".

May 26 , 2021

North American table grape market faces "tricky transition"

The North American table grape market is facing a "tricky" transition throughout the end of May and into June with a potential for heavy concentration in early July, according to a multinational fruit supplier.

May 24 , 2021

Leading Spanish avocado producer claims record low water use in new project

Trops, the largest producer of Spanish avocado, has teamed up with digital agriculture company AgriSmart Data in a project that it claims has been able to reduce the amount of water trees need by half.

May 24 , 2021

U.S. avocado consumption to continue setting records - Rabobank

According to a market update from Rabobank, shipments reached an all-time high in January of this year at close to 320 million pounds, up about 33 percent year-on-year.

May 21 , 2021

Mexican avocado association APEAM wins national export award

The Association of Avocado Producers and Packers of Mexico (APEAM) received the award on Thursday morning during a ceremony headed by Tatiana Clouthier Carrillo, Federal Secretary of Economy.

May 21 , 2021

South African citrus industry welcome world’s largest reefer vessel

The vessel's arrival follows concerns in the industry regarding reefer capacity this season amid a global container imbalance due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

May 17 , 2021

Upward Farms launches first organic vertical farm in the U.S. Northeast

The new facility utilizes the company’s "next-generation technology" in both commercial production and research and development and enables Upward Farms to increase production of its USDA Certified Organic microgreens and baby greens by 20 times.

May 14 , 2021