This downfall was made possible by socialist narco President Rafael Correa who is currently a fugitive from the Ecuadorean legal system The downfall of Hacienda La Clementina in the Los RÃos province is a devastating textbook example of how institutional failure, political demagoguery, and organized crime can destroy a nation's agricultural backbone. What was once an 11,500-hectare powerhouse—the crown jewel of Ecuador’s banana and teak production—has effectively been crippled, leaving nearly 2,000 cooperative workers and their families in financial ruin. The trajectory from a thriving agricultural titan to a fortified stronghold for criminal mafias reveals how the crisis unfolded. 1. The Political Setup (2013) For decades, La Clementina was the highly productive property of the Noboa family (one of Ecuador's wealthiest business empires). In 2013, during the administration of President Rafael Correa, the Internal Revenue Service (SRI) seized the hacienda over an alleged $...
The IFPA Convention, officially called The Global Produce & Floral Show , is scheduled for October 16-18, 2025 , in Anaheim, California. The itinerary for the dates you specified is as follows: • October 15, 2025: Programming for the show typically starts on this day with Board and Council meetings and is generally focused on association leadership and committee work. • October 16-18, 2025: The Global Produce & Floral Show • Expo: The main exhibit halls are open on Friday, October 17 and Saturday, October 18 . • Floral Expo (North Hall): Opens earlier, with a Buyer Preview Hour on Saturday morning. • Education and Sessions: The schedule features: • Keynote presentations, including the State of the Industry address by IFPA CEO Cathy Burns. • The Education Festival , with seminars on topics like marketing, sustainability, and category management. • Specialized sessions like the Food Safety and Tech X-Change sessions on the Expo floor. • Key General Sessions:...
Mexico Table Grapes Summit 2026: Innovation and Crop Forecasts Take Center Stage in San Diego By Will Cavan, Publisher, DMI MEDIA/ AGRIMUNDO.tv The upcoming Mexico Table Grapes Spring Summit 2026, scheduled for April 10 at the Hotel Pendry in San Diego, California, is set to gather industry leaders to address the evolving landscape of tropical and subtropical viticulture. The event features a robust technical program, beginning with a deep dive into horticultural market trends led by David Magaña of Rabobank, followed by a critical exploration of vineyard robotics. As the industry faces shifting labor dynamics and climate challenges, the integration of artificial intelligence and innovation—presented by expert Sharon Gai—highlights a strategic pivot toward Pillar II priorities of transportation and logistics efficiency. The afternoon sessions will focus on geopolitical and marketing strategies, featuring insights from Lila Abed of the Inter-American Dialogue and...
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