Frutura acquires Montana Fruits

The Colombian avocado packer, shipper, and marketer had previously sourced fruit for Frutura, and this acquisition is set to strengthen their existing relationship.

April 01 , 2025

Bloom Fresh appoints new general manager for Southeast Asia, Korea, Australia & NZ

The company says this appointment shows their belief in the vast growth potential in the table grape, cherry, raisin, and blueberry industries in these parts of the world.

March 26 , 2025

Sun World expands global reach with five new AUTUMNCRISP marketers

Sun World, an international leader in produce licensing with one of the largest and longest-running breeding programs, today announced the addition of five leading produce companies from Italy to its roster of authorized marketers, marking the further expansion of the AUTUMNCRISP grape network.

March 25 , 2025

India's District Agriculture Office announced plans to expand banana cultivation

In an effort to increase banana exports, agriculture officials says they will be using artificial intelligence and other technologies to boost per-hectare yield from 42 tonnes to 65 tonnes and forming clusters.

March 21 , 2025

Zespri approves commercial production of RubyRed kiwifruit in Italy

The commercialization of RubyRed Kiwifruit in Italy is covered by Zespri’s existing approval to plant up to 1,000 ha of new variety offshore as approved by growers via producer vote in 2019.

March 20 , 2025

Two unique apple offerings hit the market

Summerland Varieties Corp. launched the Snowflake™ and Sunpunch™ brands, currently available in Canada.

March 12 , 2025

Agrovision hires Chief Technology Officer to boost tech-enhanced approach to fresh fruit

Jim Trahanas will focus on Agrovision’s data to drive insights, create operational agility, and fuel continued global expansion. 

March 04 , 2025

2024 Cargo throughput in the port of Rotterdam slightly decreased

Overall, the Port Authority reported a solid financial performance with a 4.8% revenue increase to $917,77 million.

March 03 , 2025

Savannah was the fastest-growing port on the U.S. East Coast in 2024

GPA handled nearly 5.6 million twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) last year, an increase of approximately 618,000 TEUs compared to 2023.

February 27 , 2025

USDA: Fruit and tree nut production outlook to 2034

The combined farm value of fruit, tree nuts, vegetables, and pulse crop production is projected to reach $68.8 billion by calendar year 2034, up from $56.5 billion in 2023.

February 26 , 2025