Another massive cocaine seizure at Rotterdam port related to tropical fruit

Customs officials found over 1,500 kilograms of cocaine in one shipment and more than 3,000 kilograms in another with a street value US$135.7 million, spread over the two hauls.

July 28 , 2021

AgDevCo expands portfolio in Mozambique to develop banana industry

AgDevCo has closed a debt investment in Quinta da Bela Vista Limitada, an irrigated banana estate located in the Boane area in Mozambique.

July 28 , 2021

New technology uses light to detect when produce is ripe

A Turkish researcher has developed technology that uses data from a visible light sensor,, rather than a camera, to identify the ripeness of produce.

July 28 , 2021

C.H. Robinson names former Whole Foods exec as Chief Product Officer

C.H. Robinson has announced that Arun Rajan will be joining the company as Chief Product Officer, effective Sept. 1, 2021.

July 28 , 2021

Dole cuts IPO price range, now targeting $1.7B valuation

Total Produce shares in London were down sharply on Wednesday morning following the news, which will reduce the new company's valuation from $2.1 billion at the top end of the range.

July 28 , 2021

U.S. late summer mango imports to be lower

The group said shipments from Latin American supplying countries between week 29 and 36 are set to be 13 percent lower year-on-year, with arrivals expected from week 30 to 37.

July 27 , 2021

Costa Rica completes ePhyto trial period with U.S.

Costa Rica has successfully completed its electronic phytosanitary certificate trial process with the U.S., allowing the digital system to be used for agricultural trade as of July.

July 27 , 2021

Opinion: Grower property rights victory almost a half-century in the making

Perishable Pundit Jim Prevor provides opinion on the first Supreme Court case in this century to deal with labor law involving agricultural workers. 

July 27 , 2021

Agronometrics in Charts: Opportunities for Mexican berry exports

This week in Agronometrics in Charts, we will talk about the opportunities for Mexican berry exports, which Colin Fain, CEO of Agronometrics, will present during the Aneberries Seminar to be held virtually on July 29 and 30, 2021.

July 27 , 2021

New Zealand avocado surplus driving down prices

Over 506,000 trays were harvested for New Zealand in July 2021 compared to 312,000 trays year on year, driving prices down and affecting growers' returns.

July 27 , 2021