OZblu claims record blueberry sea voyage length

United Exports also spoke about its investments in Southern Hemisphere countries and provided a forecast for South African blueberry production this year.

June 02 , 2021

Unrest in Colombia hits agricultural sector, paralyzes key Pacific port

The month-long protests and roadblocks in Colombia are impacting the agricultural industry, leading to food loss and problems with the control and monitoring of pests on fruit crops.

June 01 , 2021

Nature's Pride and Apeel extend range with mangoes that last twice as long

By treating mangoes with plant-based protection, the mango avocado supplier says it is taking the next step in fighting food waste and increasing the sustainability of fresh food.

June 01 , 2021

Peru: ProHass estimates one-third uptick in avocado exports

ProHass Peru estimates that 460,000 metric tons of Hass avocados will be exported for an increase of almost 30 percent year-on-year.

May 31 , 2021

Opinion: The high cost of low prices

Cristóbal Aguado Laza, president of AVA-ASAJA offers his opinion on the production costs of Valencian agriculture, specifically citrus.

May 31 , 2021

California port congestion continues with an early peak season looming

Peak shipping season is approaching quickly and the congestion of California ports continue, with Oakland surpassing Los Angeles/Long Beach as the epicenter of the crowding.

May 31 , 2021

South African stone fruit industry reports record volumes

Despite the challenges of the pandemic and having to ship rather than fly most of its stone fruit to the U.K., Hortgro said South Africa had one of its most successful seasons in recent memory.

May 31 , 2021

New president of the SNA raises water sustainability as one of its key priorities

The new president said that his focus will be on four topics including water sustainability, job standardization, agricultural and native forest sustainability as well as integration and agri-food potential. 

May 31 , 2021

Hazel Tech welcomes new Director of AgTech Sales

May 28 , 2021

Hortifrut doubles EBITDA in first quarter

The producer and marketer of fresh and frozen berries said the better results are mainly the consequence of the good returns from the company's operations in China and Mexico.

May 28 , 2021