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Hope in the soil: New banana cultivars show TR4 resistance

The trial is marking a significant step toward potential mitigation of the global spread of the fungus, which causes substantial crop losses and export restrictions.
September 04 , 2025

JBT Marel is automating pineapple wax dosing methods  

JBT Marel says the machine is a scalable replacement for outdated wax dosing methods that introduce human error to the process.
September 04 , 2025

APEAM to appoint new Director General in September

Luis Javier de la Rocha Zazueta will step up as APEAM's Director General on September 17, replacing Armando López Orduña.
September 04 , 2025

Berries Paradise announces new Texas headquarters and North American expansion

The move aims at strengthening the company’s ability to directly serve the North American market by occupying a strategic location in McAllen.
September 04 , 2025

Heat-stress protection protocols for farm workers save lives in the fields 

In the absence of a federally mandated heat-stress protocol, initiatives like The Fair Food Program provide protection and business-savvy options.
September 04 , 2025

First Chilean Cosmic Crisp apples to hit shelves in Brazil and Taiwan

The first commercial shipments of the variety will meet demand in two strategic markets known for valuing fruit of large sizes and high quality.
September 03 , 2025

Global avocado trade sees mixed trends across key markets

US avocado imports rose 8 percent year-over-year despite a weekly dip, with Peru and Mexico leading global supply.
September 03 , 2025

Camposol H1 financial results: Sales are up while net profit drops 17 percent

The company emphasized that its Net Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of 2.59x underscores the progress in strengthening its financial profile.
September 02 , 2025

OZblu to launch Chinese brand name at Asia Fruit Logistica

OZblu's new brand characters 蓝有 combine two ideas: 蓝 (Lán), meaning “blue,” while 有 (Yǒu) means “to have” with connotations of abundance and enjoyment.
September 02 , 2025

Mission Produce brings the best of its Hass avocado supply to Asia Fruit Logistica

“AFL is the perfect opportunity to connect with our global customer base on upcoming programs,” said Nolan York, Director of Export Sales, Mission Produce.
September 02 , 2025