Dole Sunshine Company requests absolution for apples from Pope Francis

DSC wants to redeem the reputation of fruit by celebrating it as the Original 'Healthy' Snack instead of the Original Sin.

July 04 , 2022

Drewry: Lingering congestion to prevent “very swift normalization”

Although container shipping’s pandemic fueled boom cycle has undoubtedly taken a turn in recent months, lingering congestion is likely to prevent “a very swift normalization”, said Drewry in its latest Container Forecast report.

July 04 , 2022

Common diseases and insect pests of herbs

This short and visual guide from the University of Maryland Extension provides a great overview about some of the key problems of herbs and how to fix them.

July 04 , 2022

Moroccan citrus growers achieve major export increase to U.S.

Morocco shipped a record 110,500 tons of fresh citrus to the U.S. during the 2021-22 export season, an 156 percent increase compared with the season before.

July 04 , 2022

Tropical Storm Bonnie hits Central America

Potential Tropical Cyclone 2 (PTC 2) reached its potential on Friday morning, bringing high winds and heavy rains and developing into Tropical Storm Bonnie, the second named storm of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season.

July 01 , 2022

Singapore to build world's biggest automated port

Construction work on a $14 billion project to build the world’s biggest automated port by 2040 in Singapore, is continuing onto the next phase, as it aims to offer a strategy for easing global supply-chain congestion.

July 01 , 2022

Watering fruit trees with micro-irrigation systems

Drying conditions in much of the fruit growing region sparks need to begin watering using micro-irrigation systems.

July 01 , 2022

Mexico’s growers showcase new emphasis on sustainability

Major producers and exporters across Mexico are investing in water and energy efficiency systems, and seeking to eliminate wastage, in an effort to address many of the environmental challenges that could have an impact across the country’s supply chain.

July 01 , 2022

Varroa mites pose a threat to Australia’s food production industry

The varroa destructor parasite, which was found in Australia for the first time, threatens to cost the honey and food production industries millions of dollars.

July 01 , 2022

Mexico on course for 12% rise in berry exports this season

According to Juan José Flores García, managing director of Aneberries), growers in the country were expected to export more than 584,000 tonnes of soft fruit by the close of 2022, compared with 462,000 tons in 2021.

June 30 , 2022