Colombia sends first-ever avocado container to Japan

After working to gain access to the Japanese market, Cartama's Hass avocados are sent to Japan through partner, Mission Produce.

November 11 , 2019

U.S. startup Bowery to open largest farm yet

The tech-heavy Bowery will begin selling leafy greens early next year from its warehouse in Baltimore that is 3.5 times larger than its current farms.

November 11 , 2019

Australia: Costa's citrus farms impacted by Riverland hailstorm

Based on the current information, Costa expects that EBITDA next year could take an A$4-6m hit. 

November 07 , 2019

New technology used to replace plastic and paper with banana leaves

Inventor of new technology used to transform banana leaves into material that replaces plastic speaks to us about the process and vision.

November 06 , 2019

Mexican avocados: E-commerce driving growth in China

The Chinese market shows potential as Mexico is the "most mentioned" origin of avocados on social media and in the press.

November 04 , 2019

Jupiter Group in strategic partnership with South American produce company

"EGSA’s strength in South America and Russia complement our existing sales strategy perfectly and we’re excited to further explore these regions.”

November 04 , 2019

U.S.: Kroger partners with UPS, USPS, and FedEx

Kroger plans to test the package-delivery and pick-up service program, called Kroger Package Services (KPS), in about 220 stores in 2019.

October 29 , 2019

U.S.: Early Cripps Pink strain a boost as cold front approaches

The precocious Cripps Pink strain is also allowing for Pink Lady products to be grown parts of the country where production was not previously possible.

October 29 , 2019

Spanish avocado season to see higher volumes

An industry representaive gives us a look at this year's Spanish avocado season. He talked about export projections, farm robberies and expectations for the year.

October 29 , 2019

Compac and Sienz partner in Australia, NZ

The companies see this partnership as formalizing a pre-existing relationship with the citrus, avocado and tropical fruit industry in Australia. 

October 25 , 2019