Peruvian farmworker protests: Harvests hindered as exporter says 'grapes are going bad'

The demonstrations in Peru spread north into key agricultural areas of the Andes, hindering harvests of some crops, crippling transport of produce and leaving at least one dead, Reuters reported.

December 04 , 2020

Exotic fruit to drive growth in reefer shipping trade

Thanks to new technology that is lengthening potential shipping distances and opening up new markets where discretionary spend is rising, trade of exotic fruits like avocados and mangoes is expected to soar.

December 04 , 2020

EU and U.S. avocado markets have room for growth - Camposol

U.S and EU avocado markets could at least double in upcoming years, but it will be necessary to increase supply while maintaining prices

December 04 , 2020

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

Fresh Del Monte Produce joins Science Based Targets initiative

A new partnership between Fresh Del Monte and the Science Based Targets initiative will assist in limiting global warming by reducing the company's carbon footprint.

December 03 , 2020

Mexican avocado exports up through October

Mexican avocado export volumes are up by almost five percent despite the export value being down by nearly seven percent

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