Calavo CEO steps down, company posts challenging Q3

California-based avocado company Calavo has announced the retirement of CEO James Gibson, having served in the position for around a year and a half.

September 09 , 2021

Amazon will open two cashier-less Whole Foods stores next year

Amazon is installing its cashier-less "Just Walk Out" technology at the locations, which are set to open in 2022 in Washington D.C. and Sherman Oaks, California.

September 09 , 2021

Oppy boosts technology focus in California grape category

Numerous technological solutions have been making headway in Oppy’s California grape vineyards with three of its latest innovation partners. 

September 09 , 2021

USDA announces $700M in grants to provide relief to agricultural workers

This relief is intended to defray costs for reasonable and necessary personal, family, or living expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

September 08 , 2021

Avocados change belly fat distribution in women, controlled study finds

An avocado a day could help redistribute belly fat in women toward a healthier profile, according to a new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and collaborators.

September 08 , 2021

Israel set for record avocado production in 2021-22

The sector’s upshift may have been practically imperceptible in recent seasons in the export figures because of climate vagaries and the local market rising to prominence, according to a report.

September 08 , 2021

IBO's 2021 Global State of the Blueberry Industry Report now available for free

“All blueberry industry members around the world should have the report at their disposal in order to stay on top of the latest trends and new developments," said Peter McPherson, Chairman of the IBO.

September 08 , 2021

Kiwifruit smuggler ordered to pay Zespri $8.5M after unsuccessful appeal

Haoyu Gao, a former grower, was last year ordered by the High Court to pay Zespri almost $15m for taking the cuttings to China after signing a supposed licensing agreement with a grower there.

September 07 , 2021

Peru: Positive results for trials of numerous cherry varieties

Cherry variety trials in Peru have been going well for the company Vivero Los Viñedos over the last four years, especially the Lapins, Santina and Sweet Heart varieties.

September 07 , 2021

Latin American banana industry decries unfair burden of soaring costs

Signed by various companies in the banana industry, producers and exporters from Central and South America have released a statement in response to cost increases within the banana value chain. 

September 07 , 2021