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Maersk Container Industry appoints new CEO

"Having returned to profitability after some tough years, the company is facing a number of opportunities, but also many challenges in an industry more competitive than ever," MCI advisory board chairman Soren Toft said.
November 03 , 2017

U.S.: Total Produce takes 50% equity in The Fresh Connection

The investment builds on Total Produce's existing North American operations including Oppy, Progressive Produce, Eco Farms and Gambles Group.
November 03 , 2017

Montague brings red-fleshed Kissabel apples to Australia

Montague aims to plant 14 varieties in the coming years, and expects to have fruit available for Australian sampling to consumers by 2020.
November 03 , 2017

Costa Rican NGO accuses Fyffes subsidiary of destroying invaluable wetlands

The group alleges Anexco is causing serious damage to the country's ecosystems as a result of its expansion of pineapple operations.
November 03 , 2017

Chinese farm to harvest first avocado crop

The 500-hectare avocado farm is said to be one of the largest in China.
November 03 , 2017

State of the Market - Week 43, 2017

Avocado prices in Europe were higher year-on-year for the second consecutive week in week 43.
November 03 , 2017

Costa Group to boost ownership of African Blue JV to 90%

A Total Produce subsidiary retains a 10% interest in the Morocco-based blueberry grower-exporter.
November 03 , 2017

Developing story: Mission Produce partner Cartama and Westsole to send first U.S.-bound Colombian avocados

Since this morning's announcement it has come to light that Cartama will be shipping fruit tomorrow with Port Everglades as the final destination.
November 02 , 2017

Planasa to sell majority stake to venture capital firm for €450M

One of the world's leading berry breeders hopes the deal will facilitate its ambitious global expansion plans.
November 02 , 2017

Colombia's first U.S.-bound avocado shipments to set sail soon

The inaugural export comes from Westsole's state-of-the-art packhouse in Antioquia, with fruit set to arrive in the U.S. on Nov. 12.
November 02 , 2017