ALPS signs facility contract with Bluehouse Greenhouse

ALPS, a construction management and commissioning consultancy company, has made a deal with Bluehouse Greenhouses to develop a new facility.

February 02 , 2021

Agronometrics in Charts: Kiwifruit prices high compared to previous seasons

As can be seen from the graphs, kiwifruit prices are high this season compared to previous years all the while volumes are staying nearly the same.

February 02 , 2021

New Zealand apple industry facing difficulties meeting demand

Despite high global demand for apple, the New Zealand apple industry is facing obstacles such as lower volumes and labor shortages

February 02 , 2021

Spain's CGC calls for EU to stop citrus imports from Turkey

The CGC has urged the European Commission to stop citrus imports from Turkey amid the presence of unauthorized phytosanitary products.

February 02 , 2021

Chile: Table grapes hardest hit by storm amid agricultural "catastrophe"- Fedefruta

Fedefruta estimates that half of the mid-season varieties in two key central regions have been lost due to splitting, while late-season fruit has also been affected by structural damage.

February 02 , 2021

Southeastern Grocers pulls IPO amid market volatility

Florida-based Southeastern Grocers has postponed an initial public offering just a week after its launch, amid ongoing market volatility due in part to the increased activity from a flood of young investors via stock trading apps.

February 01 , 2021

Chilean cherries: Supplies accumulate in China but sales continue to improve

The situation in the Chinese cherry market remains troubling for Chilean exporters, with some 2,000 containers more arriving over the past weekend, but there is hope that the conditions could improve over the coming days if sales continue to improve.

February 01 , 2021

Total Produce UK's 24 sites complete transition to 'Deep green' renewable energy

Major Ireland-based fresh produce supplier Total Produce says the group’s entire UK operations have completed the transition to 100% ‘Deep Green’ renewable electric energy sources to power its business units.

February 01 , 2021

Chile reports "serious damage" to fruit crops following unseasonal heavy rains

Asoex said that weekend rainfall has caused damage to fruit crops including blueberries, table grapes, and stone fruit, and will affect export volumes during the 2020-21 season.

February 01 , 2021

ASTRA Peeling machine can peel the thin yellow surface of the lemon

ASTRA fruit peeling machine is completely different from the ordinary peeling machine. It uses a peeler blade to peel and traces the human hand movement.

February 01 , 2021