Peru: Farmworkers unblock northern highway amid anger over new bill

Hundreds of Peruvian agricultural workers were last week maintaining a blockade of the key Pan-American Highway in the north of the country to protest against the death of three people in clashes with police and the passage of a bill.

January 04 , 2021

Naturipe announces new VP of Finance

In his new role, Alvaro G. Alezard will manage Naturipe’s finance department and help implement strategies to optimize operational and financial performance.

January 04 , 2021

Highlights from the third quarter of 2020

As we prepare for 2021, FreshFruitPortal.com invites you to check out some of the highlights from 2020!

December 30 , 2020

Calavo reports net loss for 2020 amid avocado market oversupply

Calavo released its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2020 financial results, reporting losses due amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

December 24 , 2020

South Africa's table grape exports remain lower than previous seasons

South Africa’s table grape exports continue below normal numbers even as intake volumes are increasing, according to a report released by SATI.

December 24 , 2020

DSV Panalpina integrates with Prime Cargo

DSV Panalpina has successfully completed its acquisition of Prime Cargo and will take over the company’s activities in Denmark, Poland, and China.

December 24 , 2020

Rainforest Alliance defends standard and adjustment process

The Rainforest Alliance explains adjustments to its new standard after months of meetings held due to criticism from the banana industry

December 24 , 2020

Chilean blueberries could face challenges in U.S. and Europe this season

Industry sources say the unpredictable timing of the arrivals, more volumes in the markets from other supplying countries, and difficulty in anticipating demand are all adding up to create a complicated season. 

December 23 , 2020

Duda Farm CEO to retire

Duda Farm Fresh Foods has announced the retirement of CEO Dan Duda at the end of 2020 after 40 years with the company.

December 23 , 2020

Envy apples well on way to becoming billion-dollar brand

The Envy apple brand had a record-breaking season this year, selling the entirety of the variety’s New Zealand crop before the end of the year.

December 22 , 2020