Westfalia edges towards carbon neutrality

The leading multinational supplier of avocados has counted its 2020 footprint with One Carbon World, a carbon footprint verification organization.

May 19 , 2022

USDA announces $6 billion in natural disaster emergency relief payments

The Farm Service Agency's Emergency Relief Program will consist of $6 billion worth of compensation for crop producers affected by crop yield and value losses, caused by natural disasters in 2020 and 2021.

May 18 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Mexican blueberry industry potential to be deliberated at the 22nd International Blueberry Seminar

The XXII International Blueberry Seminar that will take place at Expo Guadalajara will analysis the potential for Mexico's growers to enhance their supply to the U.S. market.

May 10 , 2022

Westfalia expands avocado operations to India through new JV

The major avocado supplier expects the country to become a "very strategic part" of the its growth path, amid plans to sell to Indian retailers and wholesale markets with both domestically-grown fruit and imports.

April 29 , 2022

How to manage citrus orchards with less water

To manage citrus orchards with less water requires an understanding of your orchard’s water requirements and the impacts of water stress.

April 21 , 2022

Costa Rica loses WTO Mexican avocado import case brought in 2015

The World Trade Organization (WTO) determined that Costa Rica did not present sufficient scientific justification to limit the importation of Mexican Hass avocados.

April 20 , 2022

Containers pile up at China ports amid strict lockdown

While the port is operating normally, there are a “critically high” number of refrigerated containers and items classified as dangerous goods piled up at two storage yards.

April 11 , 2022

IFPA urges quick passing of Ocean Shipping Reform Act

The bill addresses would address the process involved in making claims against ocean carriers and give authorities more tools to investigate market competition.

April 06 , 2022

Systems Approach yields fresh plum trade from Chile

Chilean plums and U.S. consumers benefit from cooperative effort of entire supply chain

March 16 , 2022

Asia Fruit Logistica heads to Bangkok, announces dates

Organizers said a combination of factors led it to the decision to move back to the venue where it first took place in 2007.

March 11 , 2022