Opinion: The high cost of low prices

Cristóbal Aguado Laza, president of AVA-ASAJA offers his opinion on the production costs of Valencian agriculture, specifically citrus.

May 31 , 2021

California port congestion continues with an early peak season looming

Peak shipping season is approaching quickly and the congestion of California ports continue, with Oakland surpassing Los Angeles/Long Beach as the epicenter of the crowding.

May 31 , 2021

South African stone fruit industry reports record volumes

Despite the challenges of the pandemic and having to ship rather than fly most of its stone fruit to the U.K., Hortgro said South Africa had one of its most successful seasons in recent memory.

May 31 , 2021

New president of the SNA raises water sustainability as one of its key priorities

The new president said that his focus will be on four topics including water sustainability, job standardization, agricultural and native forest sustainability as well as integration and agri-food potential. 

May 31 , 2021

Hazel Tech welcomes new Director of AgTech Sales

May 28 , 2021

Hortifrut doubles EBITDA in first quarter

The producer and marketer of fresh and frozen berries said the better results are mainly the consequence of the good returns from the company's operations in China and Mexico.

May 28 , 2021

Australia: Berries proving to be source of competition

The Australian fruit-farm owner, Vitalharvest Freehold Trust has received 16 separate bids from two buyers, Roc Partners and Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets.

May 28 , 2021

Avocado compound could improve leukemia treatment - study

The compound had previously been researched for its potential in diabetes prevention and weight management, now researchers see a potential usage in leukemia patients.

May 28 , 2021

Naturipe Farms: "In order to be around for so long, you have to be sustainable"

Naturipe Farms continues to focus its efforts on preserving the environment and working with nature to create a future for farmers as their livelihood depends on the land.

May 28 , 2021

Zespri reports record kiwifruit season

The kiwifruit company reported record global sales revenue for its 2020-21 season, with increases in per-tray returns across all categories.

May 28 , 2021