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Dole completes the sale of its port in Ecuador
1+ hour, 58+ min ago (147+ words) Leading fresh produce producer and distributor Dole has closed the sale of its port and port operations in Guayaquil, Ecuador, to logistics investment company Terminal Investment Limited Switzerland S'rl. The deal was first announced in December 2025 by some of the…...
Syngenta Group welcomes new CEO, Hengde Qin
21+ hour, 14+ min ago (194+ words) Qin previously held CEO positions at two publicly listed companies in mainland China and Hong Kong. He holds a bachelor's degree in economics and management from the East China Engineering Institute of Technology, a master's degree in industrial engineering from…...
UK Raspberries break sweetness records, consolidating demand boom
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (559+ words) The raspberry season in the United Kingdom is standing out for exceptional quality, with fruits registering sugar levels up to 50 percent higher than usual, as reported by industry body British Berry Growers, whose members supply over 95 percent of the berries…...
Superhero taste: Giga and Red Pop alongside Superman and Supergirl
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (516+ words) Two legendary characters, two apples with distinctive characteristics: on the one hand, Giga, the large, generous apple, ideal for sharing, perfect for a "Share Me" moment; on the other, Red Pop, small, sweet and practical, the ideal choice for a…...
Zespri's "jam-packed with vitamins & minerals" consumer campaign adds excitement to the new season
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (563+ words) As the #1 selling kiwi brand, Zespri TM is elevating its kiwifruit as a nutrient-dense, everyday essential with a "Jam-Packed with Vitamins & Minerals" campaign focused on the growing consumer demand for health and better-for-you choices. The campaign brings Zespri's global Grown…...
Zespri abandons Port of Zeebrugge after 40 years
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (433+ words) Starting in 2028, the New Zealand kiwifruit marketer Zespri will move its import operations for Europe from the port of Zeebrugge in Belgium to Vlissingen in the Netherlands." In a statement, the company explained the decision comes as part of a…...
Voice of the Farmer 2026: Survey reveals urgent income and climate crisis weighing on returns
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (582+ words) The hands that feed the world are under unprecedented strain. According to the Voice of the Farmer 2026 survey, over half of farmers feel they aren't being paid a fair price for their labor, while nearly one in four report their…...
Inka's Berries' ambitious export goals: The firm wants to ship a whopping 1, 000 blueberry containers
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (453+ words) Writing and reporting by Macarena Bravo | Lee esta noticia en Espa'ol Peruvian blueberry producer and exporter Inka's Berries is ready to reach a significant milestone in 2026. The firm is preparing to ship 1, 000 containers this season, underscoring strong growth potential as…...
Agro Berries Group expands global footprint and with strategic landing in Laos
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (227+ words) Agro Berries Group has today announced that it is expanding into Lao PDR through a joint venture with the blueberry operator Mekong Blue, the Laos-based berry platform founded by Singaporean Mekong Blue Pte Ltd. This marks the Group's first farming…...
Fruit Logistica brings together the world's leading buyers in the fresh produce industry
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (334+ words) The new Buyers Club connects 500 leading international buyers from across the fruit and vegetable sector with exhibitors, creating valuable opportunities for high-level business relationships and strategic partnerships. At Fruit Logistica 2027, taking place in Berlin from 35 February 2027, the new Buyers Club…...