Broom Frio Holding: Customized logistics solutions

Broom Frio Holding is a company dedicated to providing services related to the activity of cold storage, packing and warehousing for fruit. It has plants in Ovalle (Chile), Morropé (Peru) and Ridderkerk (Holland).

September 30 , 2021

U.K.'s Tesco to expand use of train service from Spain for fresh produce amid truck driver shortage

Britain’s biggest retailer Tesco plans to expand its use of a train service to bring goods from Spain into the country which helped it cut emissions and protect deliveries through a truck drivers’ shortage.

September 30 , 2021

Mission Produce opens avocado "mega distribution center" in Texas

Serving as a major hub for avocados coming from Mexico into the United States, the 262,000-square-foot facility is positioned to funnel product into the rest of the distribution centers in Mission’s network.

September 30 , 2021

'Cocktail of pesticides' in almost all oranges and grapes imported into UK - PAN

Almost all grapes and oranges contain a “cocktail of pesticides” according to research, which has singled out the most polluted fruit and vegetables in U.K. supermarkets.

September 29 , 2021

Avocados From Mexico announces new partnership with Susan G. Komen

Avocados From Mexico has announced a brand partnership with Susan G. Komen, the world's leading breast cancer organization, and in support of the partnership has unveiled limited-edition pink packaging for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

September 29 , 2021

Spain forecasts lemon production to drop by a quarter in 2021-22

AILIMPO said production volumes would likely drop by 23 percent to 1,035,000 metric tons (MT), following spells of cold, wind and excessive rain that affected fruit flowering and setting in some areas.

September 29 , 2021

Agronometrics in Charts: Prices skyrocket for Hass avocados in the U.S. market

In week 38, the price of conventional Hass avocados in the North American market was around US$4.54 per kilogram, showing a 75 percent increase year on year.

September 28 , 2021

Oppy announces significant restructuring of executive team

Oppy has announced a significant restructuring of roles within its executive team as the company focuses on further strengthening its strategy going into the next decade.

September 28 , 2021

Maersk update: Port congestion to persist, Q4 air freight demand to be 'one of strongest peaks ever'

Shipping line Maersk has provided a an update of the situation at major world ports and the ongoing global supply chain challenges.

September 28 , 2021

New study reveals demand for branded produce

September 28 , 2021