Mexican avocado industry attributes much of success to marketing strategies

The Mexican avocado producer's association, APEAM, told us about marketing strategies as the Super Bowl nears and gave insight on growing consumption rates.

January 31 , 2020

Citrus greening could be managed with oak leaf extract

Scientists in Florida have found that the extract in oak tree leaves impact the nutrient uptake by citrus trees affected by citrus greening.

January 30 , 2020

Camposol returns to international capital markets with US$350M bond

The transaction will refinance existing debt and has the objective of increasing maturities and release all collateral, in order to give the company more financial flexibility, Camposol said.

January 30 , 2020

Fruit and vegetable distribution optimization gets a tech upgrade with Waruwa

Colombian Waruwa just began its operations 8 months ago and already works with more than 1,000 producers to streamline produce distribution, farm to seller.

January 30 , 2020

Scientists turn to caffeine in quest for 'ultimate sterile male fruit fly’

Researchers say the finding has the potential to make sterile insect technique (SIT) that focuses on Queensland fruit flies even more effective.

January 30 , 2020

Chilean cherry sales 'not significantly affected' by coronavirus, says Fedefruta

The situation in China was intensifying just as the Chinese New Year celebrations - the biggest selling period for Chilean cherries -  were approaching.

January 29 , 2020

U.S.: Aldi and Publix to buy Lucky's Market stores

After Lucky's Market filed for bankruptcy, Publix said it already has contracts in place and Aldi is looking to expand, saying it is in negotiations.

January 28 , 2020

Indonesia reviews restrictions on Chinese imports amid coronavirus concerns

China is Indonesia's main source of imports and now, amid rising concerns of the coronavirus, Indonesia is evaluating next steps for import regulations.

January 28 , 2020

SNFL hails new protocol allowing direct Spain-Peru plant material shipments

Until recently, protocol-sponsor SNFL had to ship plant material between Spain and Peru via Chile, where it had to be quarantined for two years.

January 28 , 2020

Driscoll's builds stake in JV partner Costa Group

It is unknown when Driscoll's first established the stake that is just below the 5 percent "substantial shareholder" threshold, above which its holding would have to be disclosed.

January 28 , 2020