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A study will be carried out to assess the international produce industry's perception of the social unrest in Chile and how they believe it could affect them.

December 11 , 2019

New finding shows how jet streams affect up to a quarter of global food production

Up until this study, this was an "unexplored vulnerability in the food system" that could tell us about how to improve seasonal predictions.

December 11 , 2019

How to correctly apply pesticide to achieve a good harvest, stay safe and look after the environment

Patricia Villarreal of Chile's Afipa association lists the fundamental steps to take before, during and after pesticide application.

December 11 , 2019

Walmart Chile rescinds request for state protection

Walmart Chile on Monday recinded its earlier request filed with the Chilean courts demanding police protection for its supermarkets.

December 10 , 2019

China approves Philippine Hass avocado import protocol

Although the number of countries eligible to send avocados to China has increased rapidly, Philippine avocado exports only totaled US$1.2m last year

December 10 , 2019

Camposol aims to increase avocado and blueberry consumption in Asia

We chat with Camposol CEO Jorge Ramírez about the recent blueberry and avocado seasons, future plans, boosting consumption, and social responsibility.

December 10 , 2019

Cherries in Charts: Chile sends lowest opening volumes to U.S. in years

The lower volumes have come despite an expected 15% uptick in total cherry exports from Chile, but amid social unrest that has led to port strikes.

December 10 , 2019

New Zealand: Northland iwi community plants 20 hectare avocado orchard

Indigenous community NgāiTakoto, an iwi tribe of New Zealand, said its avocado orchard is part of a larger plan to expand iwi leadership in agribusiness.

December 10 , 2019

Tesco considering US$9.5B sale of Asian business

Tesco is reportedly considering selling its profitable Asian business in a move that would mark a significant retreat for the UK’s largest retailer. 

December 09 , 2019

Australia: Fresh produce industry sets ambitious goal for 2030

Recommendations set out by the AFPA outline the industry's trajectory and needs for upcoming years, it urges the government to support fresh produce.

December 09 , 2019