WPS has appointed Drew Johnson as Business Development Director for North America. Drew will bring over twenty years of experience to the position. Johnson, who is located in Vancouver, was hired in response to WPS's growth in North America over the past few years, with the most recent expansion being the emphasized highlight.
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Chiquita is withdrawing its administrative staff from Panama due to the ongoing strike.
2025-06-03 17:00
The multinational fruit company Chiquita has reportedly withdrawn all its administrative employees from Panama and has requested permission from the country's government to lay off all remaining staff members.
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Tosca ogłasza znaczącą ekspansję swoich operacji w Niemczech.
2025-06-03 10:00
The specialist in reusable packaging and pooling solutions, Tosca, has recently inaugurated a new service center in Salzkotten to address the increasing demand for its plastic half pallets. With a facility spanning 3,300m², it boasts an annual capacity of 3.1 million trips for half pallets, thereby significantly expanding Tosca's operational presence in the region.
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Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have launched a new shipping route from China to the United States.
2025-06-03 00:00
A.P. Moller-Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have introduced the TP9 service as part of the Gemini Cooperation framework, focusing on Transpacific routes. This new initiative connects East China and Northeast Asia to Long Beach and offers a direct link between Busan and Long Beach, ensuring smooth transit.
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New collaboration in the table grape market
2025-06-03 00:00
Pacific Trellis Fruit Company, the owner of the Dulcinea® Brand, has announced a long-term joint venture agreement with Desert Ghost, a farming entity based in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, owned by the Carrillo family from Caborca. The Carrillo family also owns UVEX, a major table grape operation in Caborca.
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Mexico is expected to export more mangos this year.
2025-06-03 00:00
Mango season in Mexico is just a few weeks away from reaching peak seasonal volumes, and so far, everything is going smoothly. Shipments began in the spring and are currently 16 percent higher than at this time last year. "This is mostly due to favorable weather conditions, as early-season fruit was not affected by rain," said.
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Banana exports from Panama have been disrupted by a strike, according to an industry exporter.
2025-06-03 00:00
The banana industry in Panama is currently facing a critical moment, characterized by a strike that has halted operations and impacted the entire production chain. The situation escalated when Chiquita suspended its activities and let go of thousands of workers, causing tension and discontent in the region.
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Reusable packaging operations are growing in Germany.
2025-06-03 00:00
Tosca, a provider of reusable packaging and pooling solutions, has expanded its operational infrastructure in Germany with the launch of a new service center in Salzkotten and the enlargement of its existing facility in Frechen. These developments are aimed at supporting increasing demand from.
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Panama declares state of emergency due to ongoing Chiquita strike.
2025-06-02 11:00
The strikers in the province bordering Costa Rica have protested and blocked roads, leading to shortages of fuel and some food items. Schools are also closed.
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"We have expertise in cultivating crops in a controlled environment and can utilize this knowledge across various sectors."
2025-06-02 00:00
With a history spanning over 75 years, Griffin Greenhouse Supplies has been a stable presence in the North American greenhouse industry. As the growth of controlled environment agriculture has expanded, the company has broadened its offerings from primarily ornamental horticulture to include food and cannabis.
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The minute pirate bug as a defense against thrips
2025-06-02 00:00
Orius insidiosus, powszechnie znany jako minutka piracka, jest szybko poruszającym się, wysoce agresywnym drapieżnikiem ogólnym, znanym z efektywności w kontroli przędziorków i innych szkodników o miękkich ciałach. Według Anesii Jackson, przedstawicielki handlowej technicznej w BioBee USA, Orius stał się bardzo skutecznym...
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Panama ogłasza stan wyjątkowy, gdy trwa strajk pracowników Chiquita.
2025-05-30 13:00
Rząd Panamy ogłosił stan wyjątkowy w prowincji Bocas del Toro, gdzie spółka zależna Chiquita Brands zwolniła około 5 000 pracowników po strajku, który spowodował straty w wysokości milionów dolarów.
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Rząd Panamy ogłosił stan wyjątkowy w prowincji Bocas del Toro, gdzie spółka zależna od Chiquita Brands zwolniła około 5 000 pracowników po strajku, który spowodował straty sięgające milionów.
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New Soil Health Map aims to revolutionize soil management in Europe.
2025-05-30 12:00
One hundred scientists have participated in the project, which integrates hundreds of thousands of observations and data points on soil, climate, and vegetation using a multidimensional matrix supported by artificial intelligence and high-performance computers.
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"Children and families can learn a great deal about empathy through growing fresh food."
2025-05-30 00:00
In Waukesha, Wisconsin, the West Suburban YMCA is tackling climate and accessibility issues by implementing a new indoor hydroponic garden using Fork Farms' Flex Farm technology. This initiative, funded by a grant from YUSA, introduces vertical farming into the local community.
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Zwłoka w środę, Sąd Handlu Międzynarodowego USA orzekł o unieważnieniu cła na większość krajów na całym świecie, nałożonego przez prezydenta USA Donalda Trumpa. Dzień później? Sąd Apelacyjny dla Obwodu Federalnego zatrzymał decyzję sądu. W jakim więc miejscu pozostaje szybko zmieniający się świat wysyłki produktów rolnych?
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W pierwszym kwartale 2025 roku eksport Kolumbii do USA zanotował znaczący wzrost, co umocniło USA jako głównego partnera handlowego Kolumbii. Pomimo trudnego międzynarodowego kontekstu, ten postęp ujawnia zarówno okolicznościowe siły, jak i strukturalne ograniczenia w gospodarce kraju.
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OVERVIEW OF THE GLOBAL AVOCADO MARKET
2025-05-30 00:00
Avocado markets worldwide are currently undergoing changes as increased supply from Peru and other Latin American producers is causing prices to come under pressure in important regions. Despite strong demand, particularly in Europe and North America, factors such as quality, logistics, and market access are becoming increasingly significant.
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GardenChoice™ and RakerRoberta's have announced a partnership to provide high-quality Dianthus un-rooted cuttings to growers in North America. This collaboration will leverage GardenChoice's dedication to promoting plant genetics from independent breeders and Raker-Roberta's strong presence in the market.
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Every day, farms and produce businesses gather large quantities of data. This data is then stored across various systems, platforms, and cloud locations, and is accessed as needed – for certifications such as Red Tractor and BRC, for example.
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