Hapag-Lloyd acquires LatAm shipping terminal business in $1B deal

The shipping company acquired 100% of the shares held by SAAM Ports S.A and SAAM Logistics S.A. With the  $1 billion purchase, Hapag-Lloyd now owns the entire terminal business and associated logistics services.

October 06 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Grape Exports from Chile expected to fall in 2022-23 season

Grape exports from Chile are expected to fall in the 2022-23 season due to challenging weather conditions and logistics issues.

October 06 , 2022

Fresh Del Monte teams up with blockchain start-up tech Decapolis

Fresh Del Monte Produce has recently invested a 39% stake in Decapolis, in an effort to secure innovative solutions for its products and services.

October 05 , 2022

Jeff Oberman becomes California Avocado Commission’s new president

Produce veteran Jeff Oberman is to become the new California Avocado Commission Board of Directors president, effective Oct. 10. Oberman has extensive experience in the industry, with over 25 years of work.

October 05 , 2022

Citrus industry appears to be Florida ag’s biggest Ian casualty

Within the Sunshine State’s produce industry, it is Florida’s citrus growers facing devastating damage from Hurricane Ian.

October 05 , 2022

Mexican avocados help grow U.S. economy, study says

A new study by Texas A&M University has confirmed that Hass avocado imports from Mexico contribute directly to the U.S. economy by generating millions in output, taxes and labor income.

October 04 , 2022

Inflation could cause Peruvian grapes to be replaced by cheaper fruits

Inflation has Peruvian producers and exporters on alert over concerns that consumers may opt to purchase less expensive fruit.

October 04 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Peru’s blueberry sector waltzing to newer heights

Peru is deemed as the leading exporter of fresh blueberries in the world, and according to projections, the country’s preeminence in the international blueberry market is projected to continue, with blueberries now ranking as its second most important agricultural export after table grapes.

October 04 , 2022

Honduran banana exports bounce back as Ecuador struggles

The Central Bank of Honduras (BCH) reported that banana exports almost doubled to US$293.4 million during the first semester of 2022. This comes as most areas affected by hurricane Eta and Iota in 2020 start to slowly recover.

October 03 , 2022

Westfalia Fruit’s avocado seeds to replace plastic microbeads in cosmetics

Westfalia Fruit will supply ground avocado seeds to premium beauty brand Dr. Craft to be used in a range of cosmetics in the UK.

October 03 , 2022