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BayWa greenhouse strategy to lay roots globally
Following on from a greenhouse soon to be launched in the UAE, the German group has put aside €300 million for projects in Asia, North America and Australasia.
February 26 , 2018
South Africa: Tru-Cape to "at least match" 2017 pome fruit volumes
The company might see its first exports of Envy this season, and also plans to have a "conservative approach" to the European market despite the lower local production.
February 24 , 2018
USDA opens new office in Vietnam
Vietnam is "one of the fastest-growing global markets for U.S. farm and food products", currently ranking as the 11th-largest customer.
February 23 , 2018
Freshmax launches kiwiberries in India
Indian importer Suri Agro Fresh expects the fruit to be well received by its customers.
February 22 , 2018
Innovation: Adapting broadacre practices for horticulture
John Deere tractors with tracks were designed for broadacre agriculture, but an Australian grower has found a successful way to use the equipment in its strawberry operations.
February 21 , 2018
Chilean apple season to see 'normal' volumes, smaller sizes
The incoming agriculture minister says international juice prices are currently higher than last year on the back of a smaller European crop.
February 21 , 2018
Fresh Del Monte profits cut in half in 2017
After profit more than tripled in 2016, last year the group grappled with difficult market conditions and put the wheels of new business ventures in motion.
February 20 , 2018
U.S. fruit and nut exports hit five-year record in 2017
One of the most notable changes was a 42% rise in exports to India, overtaking Japan and coming in just behind Mexico as the fourth-largest market.
February 20 , 2018
U.K. fruit imports held steady in 2017
Avocados and oranges were star performers in the market, while strong growth was seen for suppliers such as South Africa, Costa Rica and Peru.
February 20 , 2018
Mexican authorities discover huge cocaine haul in avocado shipment
Most reported detections of cocaine being smuggled in fruit consignments usually involve the drug being hidden in banana or pineapple shipments.
February 20 , 2018
