Ecuador: Strategies for strengthening the fruit industry

Ecuadorian official explains how the industry faces barriers, combats pests and grows key categories like pineapples to better position its exports.

February 12 , 2020

Bayer asks California to overturn US$86 million Roundup cancer verdict

Bayer says the plaintiffs' lawyer violated court orders, claims the jury's verdict - that the couple's cancer was caused by Roundup - is in-reconcilable.

February 11 , 2020

C.H. Robinson speaks out about lawsuit, calls allegations "blatant mischaracterizations"

In response to the $1.1m lawsuit, C.H. Robinson claims it is a ploy for attention, contains "self-serving falsehoods" and is a tactic for indebted farmers.

February 11 , 2020

Blueberries in Charts: Chilean blueberries see lowest prices in 20 years, are the industry's good days long gone?

Industry representatives say that it's time to face the "inevitability" that the market just isn't what it was twenty years ago, despite booming volumes.

February 11 , 2020

Australian veggie exports jump, proving more valuable than ever in 2019

Onions were critical to export growth for the Australian vegetable industry, increasing 67% in value as producers sent more volumes to Europe, said AUSVEG.

February 11 , 2020

Chile: Table grape industry announces two new commercial varieties

The two red seedless varieties await commercial rollout, a researcher for the program tells us it's a step for "maintaining competitive edge" in markets.

February 11 , 2020

Oppy reveals sustainable sugar-based packaging

A new, plastic-free, tree-free packaging was introduced for the company's kiwifruit brand, something Oppy says is part of a bigger plan for sustainability.

February 10 , 2020

Innovation of the year awarded to Yoom tomato, Fruit Logistica 2020

The Yoom tomato changes color depending on the light, making it a unique pick for Fruit Logistica 2020's innovation award.

February 10 , 2020

Peruvian blueberry exports rose 50% in 2019

ADEX explains why key markets - the U.S. and the Netherlands - saw increased Peruvian blueberry imports, while exports to China rose 112%.

February 10 , 2020

French Carrefour in talks to acquire Brazilian Makro

The French retailer's Brazilian branch is thought to be in talks for a deal worth US$1.2 billion for the Brazilian retailer.

February 10 , 2020