Industry reacts to approval of Systems Approach for Chilean grapes

The protocol is still awaiting its official publication by the U.S. Federal Registrar and approval in the Chilean National Congress. 

July 09 , 2024

IFPA mourns passing of former PMA senior staff leader Duane Eaton

Eaton, who retired from PMA in 2014 after 34 years of service to the fresh produce industry, filled a variety of roles throughout his career.

July 08 , 2024

Hapag Lloyd renames terminal and infraestructure division

The rebranding aims to “increase operational efficiency and promote sustainable growth that will benefit customers and partners worldwide,” an official release said.

July 08 , 2024

ALDI introduces crownless pineapples in the UK

The purpose of the UK's fourth largest supermarket is to reduce food waste by using the fruit's leaves for recycling. 

July 08 , 2024

Global Grape Convention 2024: Perspectives and challenges of the industry with focus on Latin America

The Global Grape Convention will be held Thursday, August 8 at the Casino Monticello Events Center in Chile and is organized by Yentzen Group.

July 08 , 2024

Brazil, "The world's supermarket"

According to Brazil's Minister of Livestock and Agriculture, Carlos Fávaro, “Brazilian agriculture grew more than 15% in 2023 and directly reflected in Brazil's GDP."

July 08 , 2024

Peruvian blueberries project positive season, with good prices and quality

After years of steady growth, Peruvian blueberry production dropped in 2023 due to adverse weather conditions.

July 08 , 2024

Peruvian Provid says there will be a "higher volume of table grapes than last season"

The Peruvian table grape industry had a difficult season last year because the northern regions had low productivity due to climatic issues.

July 08 , 2024

Chilean stone fruit closing a “record” export season

Despite a challenging campaign that brought mixed results, Frutas de Chile’s Stone Fruit Committe posted a positive outlook on the 2023-24 season.

July 08 , 2024

US East Coast strike risk could mean more spikes in freight rates

Vespucci Maritime CEO Lars Jensen said any strike in US East Coast ports would dramatically worsen the global supply/demand dynamics.

July 08 , 2024