Camposol returns to international capital markets with US$350M bond

The transaction will refinance existing debt and has the objective of increasing maturities and release all collateral, in order to give the company more financial flexibility, Camposol said.

January 30 , 2020

Fruit and vegetable distribution optimization gets a tech upgrade with Waruwa

Colombian Waruwa just began its operations 8 months ago and already works with more than 1,000 producers to streamline produce distribution, farm to seller.

January 30 , 2020

Scientists turn to caffeine in quest for 'ultimate sterile male fruit fly’

Researchers say the finding has the potential to make sterile insect technique (SIT) that focuses on Queensland fruit flies even more effective.

January 30 , 2020

U.S.: Aldi and Publix to buy Lucky's Market stores

After Lucky's Market filed for bankruptcy, Publix said it already has contracts in place and Aldi is looking to expand, saying it is in negotiations.

January 28 , 2020

Indonesia reviews restrictions on Chinese imports amid coronavirus concerns

China is Indonesia's main source of imports and now, amid rising concerns of the coronavirus, Indonesia is evaluating next steps for import regulations.

January 28 , 2020

SNFL hails new protocol allowing direct Spain-Peru plant material shipments

Until recently, protocol-sponsor SNFL had to ship plant material between Spain and Peru via Chile, where it had to be quarantined for two years.

January 28 , 2020

Stonefruit in Charts: Prices at the start of the import season

Over the past few weeks, stonefruit from Chile has been arriving in the U.S., this gives a first glimpse at what nectarine and peach prices look like.

January 28 , 2020

U.S.: Kroger shares fresh food trends for 2020

U.S. retailer Kroger has announced its top food trend predictions for 2020, which include nostalgia, food as medicine and flexitarianism.

January 28 , 2020

Spanish olive growers win first battle in U.S. court against duties

The U.S. Court of International Trade has given the Commerce Department three months to argue why the duties on Spanish olives should be maintained at current levels.

January 28 , 2020

EU: Carrefour Q4 sales jump

Leading French grocer Carrefour released its Q4 results Thursday, citing that its growth remains in line with its 'transformational' five year plan.

January 27 , 2020