Nili Capital acquires fresh produce packaging specialist StePac

Nili Capital acquired StePac L.A., Ltd. and has plans to make it the center of its modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) platform.

December 04 , 2020

Colombia aims to fill global lime market gaps and offer ‘flexibility’ to U.S.

Colombia's lime industry is on track to becoming an "exporter of sizeable volume", says industry authority as the farms reach their production phase.

December 04 , 2020

San Miguel appoints new CEO

The Argentina-headquartered fresh produce company has named Pablo Plá as its new CEO.

December 03 , 2020

Nanobubbles: The technology that allows for efficient use of water resources

Nanobubbles are a technology that helps to promote water efficiency in agriculture. Kapicoa is the company that has pioneered implementing it.

December 03 , 2020

USITC to monitor bell pepper, strawberry imports

The "monitoring factfinding investigations" were requested by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) in a letter received on Nov. 4, 2020.

December 02 , 2020

Farmworker protests in Peru hit agro-export sector

The mobilizations in Ica over working conditions have included strikes, road blockades and, in some cases, the vandalization of agricultural companies.

December 02 , 2020

LatAm banana groups seek clarification from Rainforest Alliance

Latin American banana producers and exporters have called for a meeting with chiefs of the Rainforest Alliance (RFA) after the certifier reportedly refused to participate in dialogue over the 2020 certification program.

December 02 , 2020

Kenyan avocado exports see price spike

Export prices for a four kg pack of avocados rose Sh800 (US$7) in November, which is a 33 percent increase year-on-year.

December 01 , 2020

South Africa: Hortgro 'concerned' by blueberry IP rights dispute

The umbrella association for the pome fruit and stone fruit industries said that such public disputes could impact the broader standing of South Africa as a respected and trustworthy global partner.

December 01 , 2020

Sun World opens new breeding and genetics research facility

The center is located on a 160-acre campus, a space that includes a 17,000 sqr. ft. building, an experimental research farm, and laboratories for molecular breeding, embryo rescue, seedling transfers, and post-harvest assessment.

December 01 , 2020