Westfalia Fruit Colombia, a company of Westfalia Fruit, a South African leader in the supply of subtropical fruit, has inaugurated a new processing plant for Hass avocados in Sonsón, in the department of Antioquia, Colombia
Technology
Advancing cellulosic biofuel research
ExxonMobil and Renewable Energy Group (REG) have signed a joint research agreement with Clariant to evaluate the potential use of cellulosic sugars from sources such as agricultural waste and residues to produce biofuel, which has the potential to play a role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Pöttinger introduces new MULTILINE system
Pöttinger has unveiled the new MULTILINE system, aiming to provide high-performance mulch drilling technology for more operational flexibility
Solar for Health to ensure healthcare for underserved communities
The governments in sub-Saharan Africa have partnered with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to launch the Solar for Health initiative
FAO strengthen collaboration to improve Ghana’s meat sector
The UN Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) has organised a consultation to discuss sustainable quality meat processing standards for food safety and nutrition security in Ghana