The United Nations says high freight rates could threaten food security

Increased shipping distances, heightened fuel consumption and rising insurance premiums have all contributed to the cost pressures.

November 11 , 2024

Wildfire in California has destroyed hundreds of structures in less than two days

The Governor proclaimed a state of emergency in Ventura County, where the fire has burned at least 19,643 acres, forcing the evacuation of residents, destroying homes, and threatening critical infrastructure.

November 11 , 2024

Steve Magami: 'There is still a very small percentage of the population driving blueberry consumption'

The co-founder and executive chair of Agrovision explores his work in the company, their effort to achieve a year-round supply of blueberries, and the potential for growth in the snack segment. 

November 11 , 2024

Westfalia Fruit's digital storytelling recognised with two Lovie Awards

The company received the Gold Lovie Award in the Websites & Mobile Sites for the Food & Beverage category, as well as the People's Lovie Award, which was decided through a public poll, with Westfalia Fruit receiving 70% of the vote.

November 08 , 2024

The Citrus Management Committee says DANA will not stop the Spanish citrus season

The press release from the committee states that all warehouses in Valencia are operational and can guarantee deliveries to the European Union.

November 08 , 2024

Zespri signs agreement to build new kiwifruit cold storage plant in China

Zespri signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will expand kiwifruit import facilities at Damaiyu Port in Taizhou, China, located about 450 km south of Shanghai.

November 08 , 2024

Damages to Valencia agriculture exceed €1B after floods

Damages are of catastrophic dimensions in productions, plantations, agricultural infrastructures, machinery and agricultural vehicles, livestock farms, and nurseries, as well as in landslides that have even caused the disappearance of entire fields.

November 08 , 2024

Chile advances in agreements to export more fruit to Vietnam

Authorities from both countries met to advance negotiations for access to fresh Chilean kiwifruit, the implementation of cold treatment for air shipments of cherries, the opening of the market for fresh blueberries, and electronic certification.

November 08 , 2024

Port of Rotterdam appoints new COO

The Port Authority shareholders, the municipality of Rotterdam, and the Dutch national government appointed Berte Simons for four years, on the recommendation of the Supervisory Board.

November 08 , 2024

Egyptian table grape exports to grow by 6%

The uptick in production and exports is mainly attributed to an increase in harvested areas, new table grape varieties, and improved cultivation practices.

November 08 , 2024