Dole falls in market debut, now valued at $1.4B

The company's stock opened at $15, below the initial public offering (IPO) price of $16, even after Dole slashed its marketed price range earlier this week.

August 02 , 2021

France fines Monsanto for illegally acquiring data on journalists, activists

France's personal data protection agency on Wednesday fined US firm Monsanto for illegally compiling files of public figures, journalists and activists.

August 02 , 2021

Peru: ADEX comments on new President's first speech

Peru's new President of the Republic's speech was successful, however, he left some doubts that will hopefully be cleared up by the next ministerial cabinet, according to the president of ADEX, Erik Fischer Llanos said.

August 02 , 2021

Oregon blueberry grower tests self-driving electric tractor

The tractor is expected to reduce air pollution on-site, reduce noise, save about 1,500 gallons of diesel per year and potentially save thousands of hours of employee labor.

August 02 , 2021

TROPS and Ruchey sign agreement to promote avocados in Spain

Avocados will now be able to expand further into the Valencian community, given the company's offerings to growers in terms of profitability, safety, transparency and their future.

July 30 , 2021

HelloFresh launches online grocery store in U.S.

HelloFresh, the Berlin-based meal kit company, entered the competitive online grocery business yesterday with the launch of HelloFresh Market.

July 30 , 2021

Brazilian orange crop threatened by unusual frost, as heat shrivels Egyptian mangoes

The strange weather - unusually cold and hot temperatures - in both countries has been attributed to climate change.

July 30 , 2021

Florida ports remain hopeful after loss of $14B in trade last year

Leading the recovery is the strong growth in cargo volumes that started in the second part of last year and the recent gradual restart of the cruise industry.

July 30 , 2021

Dole plc announces pricing of Initial Public Offering

The company has announced an initial public offering with a price that is at the low end of the range that it had estimated earlier this week. 

July 30 , 2021

Is gene editing the future of the produce industry?

In a recent Produce Marketing Association Webinar, three panelists spoke about gene editing and how it can be beneficial for the industry.

July 29 , 2021