Market news - Fisheries
MARKET NEWS
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Nunc aliquet nulla in leo cursus facilisis. Praesent consequat ipsum sed ipsum fermentum aliquam. Suspendisse eleifend, nibh a consequat hendrerit, magna arcu sodales mi, vel dapibus neque elit in lacus. Nunc tincidunt felis lacinia feugiat blandit. Aliquam vel pulvinar neque, vel dignissim velit. Proin rutrum mi pretium egestas sollicitudin. Nullam vel nisl vel eros tincidunt egestas. Duis pharetra volutpat risus, sed rhoncus magna tempor id. Nunc ligula quam, mattis quis convallis eu, scelerisque non arcu. Mauris aliquam ante posuere nunc consectetur, pellentesque tincidunt metus scelerisque. Quisque faucibus lacus diam, sed lobortis mauris convallis vel. Duis ligula magna, malesuada sed tincidunt accumsan, egestas vel risus.
-
PRESS RELEASE Full steam ahead for GreenTech Live & Online on 28 - 30 September. An important decision by... -
Danish-headquartered transport and logistics company DSV has inaugurated a new integrated logistics center in Gauteng, South Africa, which it...
-
The volcano that recently erupted on the Spanish Canary Islands is threatening banana production, both due to the lava...
-
APHIS previously reviewed and deregulated this trait in two other OSF apple varieties developed using genetic engineering, the Arctic...
-
Agricultural groups in California thanked Governor Newsom for his veto of a bill that would have eliminated the right...
-
Both entities will maintain and expand their current brands and packaging, however the sales representatives from both companies will...
-
This year, only cherries and hazelnuts are expected to show an increase in production, according to the president of...
-
The Giumarra Companies announces the expansion of its domestic citrus program with the addition of a new "influx" of...
-
TOMRA is pleased to announce the addition of its newest team member, Benedetta Ricci Iamino, who will have the...
-
The initiative, which will have a global perspective of the fruit, has been created in partnership with leading specialists...
-
Average prices and volumes have followed the regular curve this year, however, as of week 35 and until now,...
-
The lawsuit alleged the company, a Wenatchee-based subsidiary of Stemilt Growers, violated the Federal Trafficking Victims Protection Act and...
-
Mario Cordero, executive director of the Port of Long Beach, said the port will take the first step towards...
-
Check out a list of the numbers of box the specific varieties and varietal groups listed in the report,...
-
The American Farm Bureau Federation cautioned the Biden administration against enacting "one-size fits all" regulations, saying individual health needs...
-
PRESS RELEASE Looking for an avocado that is similar to hass? Interested in an avocado variety that has a...
-
The supermarket giant - one of the 'Big Four' in Great Britain - announced a pledge to replace plastic...
-
EU peach and nectarine production is forecast down significantly as growers in Spain, Italy, Greece, and France experienced a...
-
In a video message, PMA CEO Cathy Burns said the decision had been made due to the impact of...
-
Taiwan threatened to take China to the World Trade Organization on Sunday after Beijing said it would suspend sugar...
-
The number of container ships at anchor or drifting in San Pedro Bay off the ports of Los Angeles...
-
Artist Tim Bengel is debuting his newest work, a sculpture of avocado toast covered in more than €300,000...
-
Dole Fresh Vegetables is voluntarily recalling a limited number of cases of conventional curly leaf parsley, over fears of...
-
The initial 2021-22 California Navel orange forecast is 70.0 million cartons, down 14% from the previous year, according to...
-
PRESS RELEASE Gürsoy has been producing and selling hazelnuts since 1933 and is today one of Turkey's top 10...
-
The improvement can be attributed to heavy rainfalls that Morocco has experienced last winter, which has had a “very...
-
A Fyffes banana farm in Costa Rica is the first in the world to receive the new 2020 version...
-
The new freezing method, called isochoric freezing, works by storing foods in a sealed, rigid container—typically made of hard...
-
The Galuku Group, an Australia-headquartered developer of coir substrate growing systems, is helping to future-proof the global horticultural industry...
-
In addition, IRI-measured price inflation shows that prices continued to rise over and above their elevated 2020 levels for...
-
PRESS RELEASE GreenTech Live & Online is in full preparation and ready to receive the horticulture industry at the...
-
The two vessels were named to recognize the indigenous people of the region that these vessels will serve, carrying...
-
The appointment comes days after it was announced that Calavo's former CEO James Gibson was retiring, and it also...
-
Perishable Pundit Jim Prevor argues that the following is key to lifting produce consumption: Better produce through superior varieties,...
-
Since the outbreak of the global pandemic, QIMA Produce has defined preventive guidelines during the cherry inspection process both...
-
With data from one more month still to come in, the value of exports is up 14 percent on...
-
PRESS RELEASE Just over a month before the in-person edition of Fruit Attraction 2021, almost 1,200 exhibiting companies from...
-
Agrovision has announced the appointment of experienced berry executive Andrew Maiman as Senior Vice President of Business Development. The post...
-
Average blueberry prices in the U.S. market this year have followed the regular curve but have had higher prices...
-
Disruption from the UK’s truck driver shortage is expected to deepen with more goods failing to reach shelves on...
-
“We were pleased with our fiscal third quarter performance amid heightened industry volatility that was brought about by Mexico’s...
-
Since 2018, the new appointee has been Fall Creek’s licensing manager, responsible for the ongoing growth and development of...
-
French container shipping line CMA CGM has taken the rare step of freezing spot market prices for moving goods,...
-
John Giles, Divisional Director of Promar International, says the summer of 2021 is one we won’t forget in a...
-
The U.S. port congestion is worsening, with the number of container ships waiting to enter the largest U.S. gateway...
-
The Chilean Citrus Committee has launched a program with the shopping rewards app, Shopkick, to "educate and inspire shoppers...
-
The Covid-19 pandemic changed how the world's industries work and Yentzen Consulting & Research can help you navigate the...
-
Copefrut has developed a Material Recyclability Index, a measure that seeks to understand the capacity of packaging to be...
-
In July of this year, citrus exports increased 28.3 percent, reaching a total value of over US$912 million from...
-
The results are in large part due to a 46% growth in the volume sold during the period, influenced...
-
After the challenges encountered during last season there is much anticipation for a strong cherry crop this year despite...
-
"Pear growers are reporting an excellent quality crop this season with some saying it is the best they have...
-
In response to the defunding of Senate Bill 559, California fresh produce organizations slammed the action saying it "demonstrates...
-
Good results in the lemon segment were partially offset the reduced avocado sizing due to lack of rainfall in...
-
California-based avocado company Calavo has announced the retirement of CEO James Gibson, having served in the position for around...
-
Amazon is installing its cashier-less "Just Walk Out" technology at the locations, which are set to open in 2022...
-
Numerous technological solutions have been making headway in Oppy’s California grape vineyards with three of its latest innovation partners....
-
PRESS RELEASE UNITEC Group returns to the Macfrut exhibition which is scheduled to take place in Rimini from 7...
-
Average grape prices in the U.S. market throughout 2021 have been higher than those of 2020, with the exception...
-
This relief is intended to defray costs for reasonable and necessary personal, family, or living expenses related to the...
-
An avocado a day could help redistribute belly fat in women toward a healthier profile, according to a new...
-
The sector’s upshift may have been practically imperceptible in recent seasons in the export figures because of climate vagaries...
-
“All blueberry industry members around the world should have the report at their disposal in order to stay on...
-
PRESS RELEASE 2021 Fruit Expo & World Fruit Industry Conference Date: September 24th-26th, 2021 Venue: China Import...
-
Haoyu Gao, a former grower, was last year ordered by the High Court to pay Zespri almost $15m for...
-
Cherry variety trials in Peru have been going well for the company Vivero Los Viñedos over the last four...
-
Signed by various companies in the banana industry, producers and exporters from Central and South America have released a...
-
BerryWorld says it is expecting strong growth in its South African blueberries this season, with expectations of a 25...
-
The Peruvian table grape industry is forecast to export a record volume of fruit in the upcoming season, with...
-
Until now, Spanish mangoes came only from the producing areas of Malaga and Granada. The post Australian mango variety opens...
-
Exports of citrus from South Africa to the United States continue at full pace and remain on track with...
-
Port leaders who have spoken with shipping lines and their cargo customers say the slowdown in container volumes that...
-
U.S. fruit imports soared by 19 percent year-on-year on July to reach a record US$1.57 billion, according to newly...
-
It is anticipated that this change will result in increased exports of lemons to China, with the first shipments...
-
A wealthy Mexican avocado grower has fled to the U.S. with around two dozen relatives due to violence from...
-
The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) said the new appointee would early in the new year take over...
-
The bill, first introduced on Feb. 12, works to have an alternative to the secret ballot election process that...
-
“ eventually going to be a tool that allows farmers to tell their story,” Monarch co-founder and...
-
California grape growers in coastal areas can use less water during times of drought and cut irrigation levels without...
-
There is a mixed picture in Chile in terms of production trends for key stone fruit commodities, with the...
-
Vanguard CEO Craig Stauffer reveals his decision-making in what has become a complex and important matter for many businesses...
-
The Ireland-based company swung into a record loss of almost €170 million last year as it was forced to...
-
The Egyptian government has asked USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to authorize imports of fresh mango for...
-
The Valencian Association of Farmers has filed a complaint to investigate and sanction Lidl stores after an offer of...
-
Amazon has begun offering real-time advice and information through a dedicated mobile app to help farmers make decisions on...
-
The U.K. is running out of time to find more truck drivers before isolated incidents at supermarkets and fast-food...
-
With a few easy steps, industry members can capitalize on Love One Today’s positive name recognition and reputation by...
-
Produce Business has been leading produce industry coverage for over three decades, and their annual 2021 Marketing Excellence Awards...
-
The Florida Department of Agriculture has released a report saying rising imports of Mexican fruits and vegetables are costing...
-
PRESS RELEASE GreenTech Live & Online will take place from 28 – 30 September. The exhibitors of GreenTech submitted...
-
Chef Melissa Palinkas excitedly shared an image of the monster citrus to her Instagram last week, snapping the ponderosa...
-
The pilot – which commenced in June 2021 – will run for the duration of the 2021/22 table grape...
-
This week's edition of In Charts will show how the average prices of stone fruits have been acting in...
-
Rain and snow fell in the Atacama desert region in Chile last week, which affected an area that produces...
-
Forty-four freight ships are stuck awaiting entry into California's two largest ports, the highest number recorded since the beginning...
-
The California Fresh Fruit Association (CFFA) is urging Governor Newsom to veto a bill recently passed by the state's...
-
Global representatives of the blueberry industry gave their views last week during The International Blueberry Organization (IBO) Summit on...
-
The storm is the most powerful to strike the state in many years, and it arrived on the same...
-
Louw Pienaar and Wandile Sihlobo says the kiwifruit industry could be a "game changer", potentially following in the steps...
-
Future Co-CEOs Cathy Burns of Produce Marketing Association (PMA) and Tom Stenzel of United Fresh have named the Executive...
-
John Allen said that supermarkets are struggling to source stock ahead of the busy festive period as a result...
-
With hundreds of participants, the webinar included keynote presentations that provided attendees with tools to face the future of...
-
Chilean President Sebastian Piñera on Thursday decreed a drought-related agricultural emergency in the Coquimbo, Valparaiso, O'Higgins, and Maule regions...
-
The highly publicized lack of rainfall throughout California and the West coast has reduced the overall size of the...
-
New Freedonia Group analysis found that together the two categories would account for 51% of demand, driven by various...
-
Philippe authorities said they and the USDA-APHIS have agreed to thresh out several pending issues that would broaden market...
-
In spite of the spring frosts and the growth in European output, the major consortium is still forecasting "a...
-
An oriental fruit fly that can spoil fruit and vegetable products has been found in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region...
-
Bayer Crop Science, a global pioneer in digital farming and precision agriculture, will partner with Pinduoduo for its annual...
-
A shipping executive recently said: “Port congestion and a shortage of container shipping capacity may last into the fourth...
-
Chilean cherry producers and exporters are looking to maximize exports this season by limiting production per tree in order...
-
Dole plc is attracting mainly positive ratings from analysts, helping to boost the company's share price on the New...
-
A recent study by the Hass Avocado Board (HAB) revealed that purchases of bagged avocados have increased at three...
-
U.S. dollar stores including Dollar General and Family Dollar are likely to see a sales and earnings boost from...
-
The share of organic blueberries is also expected to increase significantly this season, while a higher proportion of fruit...
-
PRESS RELEASE The Chilean company put its trust in TOMRA Food once again in order to optimize its sorting...
-
Using examples from the global perishables industry such as California grapes, Vanguard International breaks down the many challenges facing...
-
The vessels, to be introduced from 2024, will be built by Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and have a nominal...
-
Industry members are working together for system approach protocols to be allowed for shipments of the fruit into the...
-
The average blackberry prices for week 33 were around $8.98 per container, showing a 51 percent decrease year on...
-
Beva Fruits International (BFI), a leading European fresh produce importer headquartered in France, has been expanding its social impact...
-
At the varietal level, Gala is expected to retain the top spot with almost 49.3 million bushels produced, accounting...
-
California plums have scored access to the Japanese market, in what an industry body has described as a "significant...
-
Regulations to enable the creation of the Australian Agriculture visa, which will be available to skilled and unskilled workers,...
-
Since its founding in the early 1980s, Steve Barnard has transformed the organization into one of the world’s biggest...
-
The meeting will take place on Thursday, August 26 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EDT, and will analyze...
-
The figure comes from $22.6 billion of agricultural and agroindustrial exports from January to June and $17.7 billion of...
-
NLaws Produce has announced a new relationship with the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA), the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA)...
-
British supermarket Morrisons has agreed to a takeover offer worth £7 billion (US$9.54 billion) from U.S. private equity group...
-
The owner and operator of almond, pistachio, and date farms said it would continue the many excellent farming practices...
-
Westfalia has achieved Carbon Measured certification from the Carbon Trust for its South African-grown avocados sold in the UK...
-
The pilot project that will run through the end of August includes targeted on-site ads highlighting the flavor and...
-
A shortage of bees needed to pollinate fruits and flowers in putting West Coast cash crops like almonds, plums...
-
Berry multinational Hortifrut has announced changes in its ranks of senior executives, with the aim of continuing its development...
-
Thirty-seven container ships were waiting near the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in recent days, according to...
-
The new rule will take effect in six months and follows an order in April that directed the EPA...
-
The company is taking a "bold" step in expanding its sustainability efforts beyond just its operations as a way...
-
The industry doesn't see this rain as a threat to grape production nor a solution to the extreme drought...
-
The move is to prevent the introduction of black fig fly (BFF) into the U.S., following pest detections in...
-
Previously, imports of fresh citrus fruit are allowed into the U.S. from the Riverina region of New South Wales...
-
The fruit industry has dramatically changed over the last 20 years, and IFG is celebrating the pioneering advancements we...
-
Lemon prices have remained high throughout 2021, even outpacing prices of the last three years, with prices for organic...
-
The value of Peruvian avocado exports soared by 49 percent in May, as Peru ramps up avocado production in...
-
Perishable Pundit Jim Prevor says: "We are not a political site here at the Pundit. Yet we think the...
-
The company ASGLOBALFRESH focuses its efforts on delivering quality fresh fruits throughout the year, which is why their motto...
-
Beginning next year, Arizona farmers will be cut off from much of the water they rely on, with smaller...
-
But, despite the increase, USDA guidelines will not recommend an increase in a typical family's fruit and vegetable expenditure,...
-
Over the last 10 years, the table grape industry has shown great dynamism, especially in the Southern Hemisphere, with...
-
Peru maintains its production rhythm when other countries have finished their harvests, creating more global-scale commercial opportunities. The post High...
-
The Global Cherry Summit, the premier annual event for cherry industry professionals around the world, announced that it will...
-
Citrus farmers delivering product for export were temporarily asked to suspend packing for a few days until Thursday. The post...
-
"There is a sort of state of shock in the agricultural and fruit growing world regarding this tremendous problem",...
-
“Our results are exciting because they show that making simple changes to your diet could help prevent cognitive decline,”...
-
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has expanded the boundaries of the quarantine it established in San Diego...
-
Transport company, C.H. Robinson recently hosted a webinar to discuss supply and demand trends and the impact of global...
-
China partly shut the world’s third-busiest container port after a worker became infected with Covid, threatening more damage to...
-
Driscoll’s is in the early stages of pursuing clean and alternative energy sources for its owned and operated coolers...
-
Private equity firm PNC Riverarch Capital has announced that it has acquired leading Canadian fresh fruit and vegetable distributor...
-
The Association of Blueberry Producers and Exporters of Peru (Proarándanos) will host this year's IBO Summit, in coordination with...
-
The Kiwifruit Breeding Centre's focus will be driving greater innovation within kiwifruit breeding, focusing on creating healthier, better tasting...
-
In his new role, the executive will be responsible for leading the Renaissance Food Group (RFG) and Calavo Foods...
-
PRESS RELEASE Hazel Technologies, a USDA-funded company providing new technologies to extend the quality shelf life of produce and...
-
Considering the growing success of Mexican avocados in the U.S. and EU, value chains should be promoted to standardize...
-
The demand for vertical farming is expected to increase rapidly during the forecast period, owing to rise in popularity...
-
Foodstuffs will have to meet stricter limits of cadmium and lead content before they can be sold in the...
-
Last year China's grape exports totaled US$1.21 billion while Peru exported US$991 million, according to the country's Association of...
-
The bill's passage on Tuesday came as nearly two-thirds of the West experience extreme or exceptional drought conditions, and...
-
The forecast decline follows on from an expected eight percent year-on-year increase in the 2020-21 season to a record...
-
ProPrint Group collaborated with Primafruit and the retailer to launch the eight-week trial. If successful, the pack could roll...
-
Just eight crops' hectares will represent an increase of 6.7 percent compared to the average hectares of the last...
-
Avocados in the U.S. market began with prices lower this year than in 2020. The price of avocados began...
-
Dole Sunshine has announced its new partnership with vegan textiles brand Ananas Anam, which developed the Piñatex alternative leather...
-
The Guatemalan avocado industry is seeking to organize production and increase export quality in order to reach new markets...
-
Minimal rain and snowfall are leaving many of the mountains between Ecuador and Argentina with thin to no snow...
-
Funding will be available for use in the Spring of 2022 with awarded projects with a period of performance...
-
Speaking on an earnings call for the second financial quarter, Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh was asked about the impact of unprecedented...
-
For the third straight year, Gala will be the most numerous variety with a 21% share, now five percentage...
-
PRESS RELEASE Michigan blueberry grower Shelly Hartmann has been named chair of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC). Hartmann,...
-
The ocean carriers are being asked to provide the Commission’s Bureau of Enforcement with details about congestion or related...
-
How fruit fly taste neurons function is critical for a deeper understanding of feeding behavior when their appetite can...
-
AeroFarms and Nokia Bell Labs have unveiled a new partnership to expand their joint capabilities in cutting-edge networking, autonomous...
-
Westfalia Fruit has announced that a well-known trailblazer in the global produce industry has been appointed President of its...
-
Imports of all fresh, frozen and processed fruit grew from $11 billion to $12.3 billion MT from January through...
-
A type of insecticide made for commercial plant nurseries is harmful to a typical bee even when applied well...
-
While the apple crop is expected to see a year-on-year uptick to bring it in line with the three-year...
-
International blueberry producer and exporter United Exports has launched recycled paper cups for its OZblu brand blueberries on the...
-
Fresh produce multinational SanLucar is expanding its product portfolio with the supply of high-quality plants and flowers, as it...
-
The company says that these pressures as well as delays in the Mexican and Californian avocado crops were more...
-
The shortage of truckers across the U.S. has become so severe that companies are trying to bring in drivers...
-
The company was founded in 1934 and supplies a wide range of both year-round and seasonal products including apples,...
-
The distribution of free avocado seedlings will inspire and motivate farmers to grow the crop and improve their incomes,...
-
A cold and rainy spring had threatened this year's output, but growers are now celebrating a massive yield. The post...
-
The company's net income more than doubled over the period, while gross profit in the banana segment grew by...
-
PRESS RELEASE Starting this month, five exporters of fresh fruits and vegetables from Latin America, which together handle 9,000...
-
PRESS RELEASE GreenTech Americas will provide high technology solutions and training to take the protected agriculture sector to the...
-
Around 80 container ships are now at anchor awaiting berths at ports on all three U.S. coastlines, with peak...
-
In July of this year, the average prices of apples in the U.S. market were US$1.63 per kilogram, a...
-
The company says it will replace the products with alternative formulations in 2023 as part of a five-point plan...
-
Exports to all destinations over the five-month period rose by 88 percent to US$114.3 million, according to ProColombia. The post...
-
Greenyard expects that these transactions will have no material effect on the Group’s adjusted EBITDA or its earlier given...
-
The company's stock opened at $15, below the initial public offering (IPO) price of $16, even after Dole slashed...
-
France's personal data protection agency on Wednesday fined US firm Monsanto for illegally compiling files of public figures, journalists...
-
Peru's new President of the Republic's speech was successful, however, he left some doubts that will hopefully be cleared...
-
The tractor is expected to reduce air pollution on-site, reduce noise, save about 1,500 gallons of diesel per year...
-
Avocados will now be able to expand further into the Valencian community, given the company's offerings to growers in...
-
HelloFresh, the Berlin-based meal kit company, entered the competitive online grocery business yesterday with the launch of HelloFresh Market. The...
-
The strange weather - unusually cold and hot temperatures - in both countries has been attributed to climate change. The...
-
Leading the recovery is the strong growth in cargo volumes that started in the second part of last year...
-
The company has announced an initial public offering with a price that is at the low end of the...
-
In a recent Produce Marketing Association Webinar, three panelists spoke about gene editing and how it can be beneficial...
-
Shipments to Chile's second-largest export market increased by 20 percent year-on-year through week 29, totaling 19,439 metric tons (MT) The...
-
The proposal seeks to establish the essential right to water, give legal security to the exercise of the human...
-
Berry farmers were particularly impacted by the heat, but the tree fruit, wine grape and potato industries were also...
-
Advanced Berry Breeding group is a well-renowned company dedicated to the breeding and commercialization of its own raspberry varieties The...
-
Customs officials found over 1,500 kilograms of cocaine in one shipment and more than 3,000 kilograms in another with...
-
AgDevCo has closed a debt investment in Quinta da Bela Vista Limitada, an irrigated banana estate located in the...
-
A Turkish researcher has developed technology that uses data from a visible light sensor,, rather than a camera, to...
-
C.H. Robinson has announced that Arun Rajan will be joining the company as Chief Product Officer, effective Sept. 1,...
-
Total Produce shares in London were down sharply on Wednesday morning following the news, which will reduce the new...
-
The group said shipments from Latin American supplying countries between week 29 and 36 are set to be 13...
-
Costa Rica has successfully completed its electronic phytosanitary certificate trial process with the U.S., allowing the digital system to...
-
Perishable Pundit Jim Prevor provides opinion on the first Supreme Court case in this century to deal with labor...
-
This week in Agronometrics in Charts, we will talk about the opportunities for Mexican berry exports, which Colin Fain,...
-
Over 506,000 trays were harvested for New Zealand in July 2021 compared to 312,000 trays year on year, driving...
-
Richard Salazar, Executive Director of Acorbanec spoke about challenges relating to climatic factors as well as phytosanitary issues all...
-
CGA CEO Justin Chadwick has extended his thanks to multiple entities along the supply chain for helping the industry...
-
Manipulating RNA can allow plants to yield more crops and increase drought tolerance, the researchers said, according to UChicago...
-
The avocado volumes from sourcing countries will remain stable, and the size curve will slowly flatten, Konst said. The post...
-
Both events have been postponed due to the extension of Chile’s State of Emergency and the ongoing restrictions related...
-
Southern Hemisphere table grape varieties have expanded over the last ten years and are expected to continue to grow...
-
The significant rise in the global demand for fresh cherries has resulted in rising sales of imported cherries that...
-
Global exports are estimated at 11 million metric tons (MT) with oranges representing over 40 percent and soft citrus...
-
The blueberries in Pagoda's three-pallet inaugural shipment were grown by Norris Farms in the Umpqua River Valley in Oregon...
-
The major Chile-based fruit grower says that the data is clear: to stop the climate crisis, it is necessary...
-
The app 'pings' users if they have recently come into contact with someone who has tested positive for the...
-
The move announced on Wednesday would potentially end years of prices far above Western averages by cutting customs duties...
-
This move expands Sun World’s roster of table grape marketers in Australia, with FPG joining longstanding Sun World licensees...
-
Once the North American blueberry season wanes, Peru’s long growing season, steady climate and greenhouse-like growing conditions will provide...
-
Specialists in the sector expect that this year's exports will continue to grow as they did last year which...
-
The drugs would have had a value of €225 million (US$306 million) if they had reached the open market,...
-
CGA CEO Justin Chadwick said the situation has significantly improved over recent days and that it's "absolutely astonishing" how...
-
Compostable packaging is as effective as conventional plastic and may even outperform it for shelf-life of fresh produce, two...
-
Westfalia Colombia, part of the global Westfalia Fruit Group, has successfully exported Colombian Hass avocados to South Korea for...
-
U.K.-based online grocery specialist Ocado was forced to cancel thousands of orders following a fire caused by a robot...
-
The 11,200 meters squared facility will be used to pack avocados and tomatoes and is set to have the...
-
For the majority of this year, average cherry prices were much lower than those recorded in 2020 and this...
-
The U.S. West experienced yet another heatwave this past weekend causing further challenges for farmers, as United Farm Workers...
-
After holding executive responsibility for over half of Oppy’s departments the last few years, Doug Grant will say farewell...
-
Dole plc, a newly created company formed for the combination of Total Produce plc and Dole Food Company, Inc.,...
-
In a release, the FTE said that, contrary to the FPAA's claims, it hasn’t proposed any changes to the...
-
New data from U.S. retailers has highlighted the impact of limes treated with Apeel, with the edible plant-based coating...
-
The largest citrus grower in North America, Wonderful Citrus, launched its Halos brand several years ago under unusual circumstances...
-
Chilean company Kran develops nanobubble technology to combat water scarcity across the globe in a sustainable way. The post Kran...
-
Walmart says the technology platform from robot vendor Symbotic will modernize and digitize its existing supply chain facilities to...
-
John Pandol told FreshFruitPortal he will be watching retail pricing and whether this inflationary period will eliminate the US$0.99/pound...
-
The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on fresh produce corrugated box usage varied in 2020, finds a new Freedonia...
-
At a time when many prepared fruits have been challenged severely by the pandemic, sales of pomegranate seeds have...
-
Organic fresh produce sales and volume in the second quarter of 2021 continued to show year-over-year growth despite the...
-
In a release, the FPAA alleged the FTE is aiming to "fundamentally change long-standing industry sales practices to the...
-
The forecast comes as Peru's ProArandanos prepares to host the IBO Summit 2021 from August 23 -25, which will...
-
Organic programs in about a dozen other countries bar the conversion of wildland for organic farming, but it is...
-
The violence, looting and arson continue to bring major disruption to key logistical infrastructure in South Africa, as the...
-
A national coalition representing thousands of Western farmers, ranchers, water providers, businesses and communities applauded passage of the Energy...
-
Chile has increased its soft citrus export forecast, boosting its clementine estimate from 55,000 metric tons (MT) to 59,000MT,...
-
These new crop insurance flexibilities are part of USDA’s broader response to help producers impacted by drought, in the...
-
Trucks carrying citrus have been unable to use the main arterial roads to the Durban port, where more than...
-
Having acquired a 65 percent stake of Eco Farms in spring 2020, Oppy is looking to add more value...
-
The Hass Avocado Board’s (HAB) recently published retail recap indicated increased sales volume during the key holidays that drove...
-
Growers have been protecting their orchards with expansive nets that protect fruit against sunburn, and by spraying water vapor...
-
Colin Fain, CEO of Agronometrics extends his personal invitation to join us and the International Blueberry Organization at the...
-
Following Biden's executive order calling attention to prices and competition in the container industry, the industry says that the...
-
The latest and final USDA Florida citrus forecast for the season shows all oranges up slightly over last month's...
-
Western Growers has released a series of videos showing the devastating impact the drought is having on their operations...
-
Custom enforcement officers have seized one ton of cocaine hidden in banana containers at the Mersin Port in southern...
-
The new Agrarian Law has prompted Peruvian companies to move production to countries such as Colombia, Mexico and Brazil,...
-
The OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2021-2030 says that, while avocado has the lowest production level among the major tropical fruits,...
-
Kephis Chief Inspector George Momanyi said the resumption of exports comes at a time when there is a huge...
-
Gerd Utidewilligen of Emerson says that to meet consumer expectations and protect their brand reputations, grocers need to adopt...
-
India has exported its first-ever shipment of dragon fruit that was shipped to Dubai, according to local media. The post...
-
In the first half of 2021, avocado exports totaled over 317,300MT, reflecting an increase of 21 percent versus the...
-
U.S. President Joe Biden will order U.S. transportation agencies to crack down on anti-competitive conduct and unjust fees in...
-
Jim Prevor's Perishable Pundit interviews Harvard's Professor Walter Willett about a recent "big picture” study, involving more than 100,000...
-
Starting in July, the VOG Consortium, a key player in Italian and international apple production, is making its market...
-
PRESS RELEASE The Spanish multinational AGQ Labs has acquired 100% of the shares of the Italian laboratory Lambda sarl,...
-
Significantly higher ocean freight spot rates than expected for this time of year, combined with double-digit gains for contract...
-
The new largest and heaviest cherry weighs 33.05g (1.16 oz), beating the previous record mark of 26.45g achieved by...
-
The heat wave that scorched Western Canada last week severely damaged fruit crops in the Okanagan and Fraser valleys,...
-
Freezing temperatures early last week in several citrus-growing regions have the industry on alert, but as yet there is...
-
The leading blueberry producer says it still expects a "bountiful" harvest this year despite the Pacific Northwest heat wave,...
-
"Growers are amazingly resourceful, but Mother Nature is always in charge. And she has certainly continued to force changes...
-
Shipments of table grapes from Chile this season reached 536,248MT, showing an 11 percent decrease year-on-year, according to ASOEX. The...
-
The General Manager of ProCitrus, Sergio del Castillo Valderrama said that 300,000MT of citrus will be exported this season,...
-
The manufacturer and distributor of various products such as canned pineapples is seeking an IPO that could be the...
-
Joining the President were Governor Gretchen Whitmer and U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters. They talked about big...
-
As avocado imports increase, their prices have remained fairly stable which can only be explained by consumption trends and...
-
Prices to ship containers from Asia to the U.S. and Europe are skyrocketing amid ongoing severe global supply chain...
-
The trading of water futures that began late last year will increase price transparency in California, where farmers are...
-
Of the companies surveyed, more than half said they had 50 to 70 percent fewer workers than they needed...
-
Our expert, Sebastián Scheggia, tells how the fresh food import and export industry must comply with the processes in...
-
The blistering temperatures are deeply concerning for a number of reasons, with hundreds of food workers likely succumbing to...
-
Direct Produce Supplies (DPS) is stacking up 1,000 metric tons (MT) of strawberries and will be supplying leading supermarket...
-
Through the formation of a new exporter, both companies seek to strategically consolidate table grape production from Latin America...
-
U.K.'s fourth-largest supermarket group has agreed to a takeover led by SoftBank-owned Fortress Investment Group that tops a rival...
-
Though France suffered from successive waves of frosts this spring affecting apple and pear producers, Blue Whale is forecasting...
-
The state-owned Suriname Food and Agricultural Industries (FAI) has filed a claim for millions in damages from Flemish fruit...
-
Total Produce in February announced that it had entered into an agreement to combine with Dole Food Company, Inc....
-
Native to the Southeast, the original Muscadine is a unique grape that is crisp, sweet, tart and packed with...
-
Zespri says it will work with the domestic and Chinese industries on an alternative approach to the unauthorized Gold3...
-
The Organic Trade Association's fraud prevention program is drawing robust interest from organic businesses. The post Organic Trade Association fraud...
-
ChemChina is reportedly aiming to raise around $10 billion from a Shanghai IPO for Swiss agrichemical giant Syngenta Group,...
-
Fed up with being besieged by criminal organizations, avocado and blackberry producers in Michoacán formed their own armed group...
-
The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) says it will continue to accept electronically produced versions of...
-
In its annual retail food and grocery market forecast, IGD predicts that the growth in 2020 will slow this...
-
Exports through June 20 totaled over 54,000 metric tons (MT) at US$61 million, which is a 25 percent increase...
-
PRESS RELEASE As every year, the General Meeting of Members of the Protected Plant Varieties Club has carried out...
-
The CEO of Frutura, a newly formed organization that last week announced the purchase of two major fresh produce...
-
A breakdown provided by TopInfo on the export of lemons from countries in the Southern Hemisphere and their destination...
-
The U.S. blueberry industry may see ripple effects from the extreme heat that is hitting the Pacific Northwest this...
-
Fresh Del Monte and German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development have joined forces to develop a three-year...
-
The USDA announced new resources to inform consumers on how to reduce food waste during the July Fourth holiday...
-
Total sales of fruit from Italy, France, Greece, Japan and Korea in the 2020-21 season topped NZ$472 million (US$330...
-
Naturipe Farms is excited to announce its inaugural “Summer of Snacking” just in time for the first official day...
-
Average spot market prices of almost all citrus categories have been significantly higher than 2020 so far this year,...
-
Foodservice companies around the world are experiencing brief shortages of key products and ingredients, caused by supply chain delays...
-
A new and in-depth USDA report uses charts to show how Peru’s fruit exports have grown quickly during the...
-
The three-day event will include presentations by world-renowned specialists in the industry, as well as virtual visits to various...
-
The UK is facing a summer of food shortages because of a loss of 100,000 truck drivers to Covid-19...
-
U.S. retailer Walmart is using artificial intelligence (AI) to aid customers and personal shoppers and better handle still-surging online...
-
Expected temperatures of 113°F (45°C) in Washington state would complicate the already difficult job of picking for a cherry...
-
No illnesses have been reported to date in association with the recall. The impacted products were distributed in four...
-
Dole Diversified North America, Inc. is recalling a limited number of cases of Dole Fresh Blueberries packaged in a...
-
AeroFarms AgX will play a key role in Abu Dhabi’s AgTech ecosystem by working with local universities on research...
-
"Lately the political and regional unrest has been growing tenser and there is increasing concern throughout Latin America," Felipe...
-
Chipotle Mexican Grill's margins could take a hit from the predicted decline in avocado shipments next quarter, analyst Jake...
-
Heat damage has become an issue of concern to many of the state's avocado growers, and evaporative cooling with...
-
A California appellate judge chastised a lawyer for Monsanto on Tuesday for misleading the court about the evidence at...
-
The NGO, Transport and Environment, has claimed that the policy will encourage price-sensitive shipowners to opt for liquified natural...
-
Ahold Delhaize USA's distribution arm, ADUSA Supply Chain, says that it expects more than 85 percent of its distribution...
-
Sierra Produce is one of the largest importers of South American fruits directly from growers into the U.S., working...
-
California-based Dayka & Hackett LLC and Peru-based Agrícola Don Ricardo have signed agreements to sell majority ownership to newly-formed...
-
The ruling against a California regulation issued in 1975 was the latest blow to unions from a court that...
-
Law enforcement officials have arrested a 34-year-old man in Central California for stealing 42,000 pounds of pistachio nuts earlier...
-
Due to various reasons, the reported average prices of kiwifruit in North America have been the highest the market...
-
Maersk said that fighting to get reliability back into operations and services back on schedule after the Suez incident...
-
Costa Group will reportedly pay A$219 million (US$165 million) for full control of 2PH and its related entities. The...
-
The Citrus Growers’ Association of South Africa (CGA) said it expects the country to surpass Chile and Argentina in...
-
After regaining market access to the U.S. in 2017, Argentine lemon exports to the U.S. have shown an upward...
-
The UK is beginning negotiations to join a free trade alliance with Asia-Pacific countries, a key part of its...
-
An Australian table grape company that supplies fruit to domestic and international markets has been fined by the Australian...
-
For years now, water has been scarce in the world, and the agricultural industry is currently facing numerous challenges...
-
An extreme heatwave that has already shattered temperature records across the U.S. Southwest threatened on Friday to push power...
-
Now in its 35th year, the Entrepreneur Of The Year program honors unstoppable business leaders whose ambition, ingenuity and...
-
Peru is expecting to export 473,000 metric tons (MT) of Hass avocado in the 2021 season, which would represent...
-
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Secretary Tom Vilsack mentioned numerous actions he plans to take in the organic sector, including...
-
Tesco, the U.K.'s largest supermarket chain, expects some of the changes driven by the coronavirus pandemic to begin reversing...
-
U.S. retailer Walmart is strengthening its partnership with the on-demand drone delivery startup DroneUp in an effort to speed...
-
Morocco's citrus export forecast has been revised downward by the USDA due to strong local demand and competition from...
-
Early on in the pandemic, fresh produce experienced deflation with volume outpacing dollar growth, but deflation switched to inflation...
-
Oppy says that, in short order, Jeff Walker became fondly known by his colleagues as “The Lone Ranger,” singlehandedly...
-
Almost all major fruit categories saw increased imports year-on-year in April, with the value of trade passing the $2...
-
Three of the varieties - which are all large and export-oriented - are from the organization’s own breeding program...
-
The development has been created to meet rapidly growing demand for Hass avocados within the Philippines as well as...
-
The online event will analyze the possible consequences for the Chilean agricultural industry from the new constitution and the...
-
PRESS RELEASE Fresh produce grower and prepared food solution provider, Jupiter Group has this week unveiled the latest update...
-
California almond shipments to consumer markets in the U.S. and across the globe hit a new record this year,...
-
A record avocado crop in Australia has sent local markets prices down to just A$1 (US$0.77), just a couple...
-
The innovative film is made of chitosan - a natural molecule found in shellfish shells - a food industry...
-
The seriousness of California’s drought is being driven home to thousands of farmers in the Central Valley, with new...
-
Gates explained during a special FAO session that helping smallholder farmers, especially in low-income countries, invest in results-oriented climate-resilient...
-
"By determining clear and measurable targets that are aligned with climate science, we are confident the Group will successfully...
-
Colin Fain of Agronometrics provides an analysis of what has been happening in the U.S. avocado market so far...
-
"The supply chain disruption issues, especially the congestion affecting our key maritime ports, are causing significant challenges for America's...
-
In addition, if forecasts are realized, this year could also mark the first time Peru surpasses Chile in production,...
-
Greenyard has announced that it will sell its Prepared Netherlands division to Polish private equity investment firm Cornerstone Investment...
-
Total Produce plc announced on Monday that it has successfully completed the syndication of its financing arrangements for the...
-
Environmental engineering has become a key tool in the implementation of initiatives aimed at the more efficient use of...
-
French fashion house Chanel and German sportswear firm Adidas have both this week announced they are backing different funds...
-
South China’s port congestion has gone from bad to worse – delays at Yantian are spilling over to nearby...
-
Lineage Logistics has reached an agreement to acquire Kloosterboer Group, an independent integrated provider of temperature-controlled storage, logistics and...
-
Mission Produce has posted strong financial results for the second fiscal quarter of 2021, with revenue, net income and...
-
Banana Link International Coordinator Alistair Smith outlines developments that point to greater social dialogue and a brighter future for...
-
Global food import costs are expected to rise 12% in 2021 to a record due to surging commodity prices...
-
One reason Tampa was picked was a 135,000-square-foot refrigerated warehouse that opened in 2018, allowing the port to receive...
-
While avocado volumes were 9 percent higher than the prior-year period, total revenue was impacted by the lower average...
-
French supermarket group Carrefour and its British peer Tesco said they would not extend a purchasing alliance heralded originally...
-
Prices of many berry categories have been sky-high throughout much of 2021, in some cases even despite elevated supply...
-
The European Commission has granted its clearance for the combination of Dole Food Company and Total Produce, moving the...
-
As the French kiwifruit season ends on a high note, Primland has begun marketing fruit from Chile to maintain...
-
PRESS RELEASE Norway-headquartered global sustainable technology company TOMRA Systems ASA has said current president and CEO, Stefan Ranstrand, will...
-
The wait times for avocado trees could soon get a lot shorter thanks to a world-first Australian innovation that...
-
Nearly half a century ago, an upstart California produce company opened its doors with a commitment to bring consumers...
-
Managro, an Israeli-based agricultural investment conglomerate, is reportedly planning to buy 3,700 hectares (9,140) acres of land in Colombia...
-
The Port of Savannah in Georgia has released a video showing the arrival of the largest vessel to call...
-
One of Western Australia's largest citrus producers says it has been unable to send its fruit to China due...
-
According to a new report released by Edge Retail Insight, Amazon will overtake Tesco as the UK’s top retailer...
-
Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and lemons all saw gains, while apples, bananas, avocados, mandarins and oranges experienced lower sales, United...
-
“A year like this undresses your weaknesses – which can be a good thing," says Vanguard Direct President Dirk...
-
As of week 21, Chilean lemon exports are 16 percent higher year-on-year, amid expectations for a slightly larger crop...
-
Melons have been linked to a Salmonella outbreak that has affected 200 people in more than 10 mainly European...
-
Future Co-CEOs, Cathy Burns of PMA and Tom Stenzel of United Fresh, have named seven current association staff leaders...
-
"Not only does the Magnolia green bean packing operation already complement our corn program at Rouge River, but this...
-
SHAFFE Secretary General Nelli Hajdu highlighted during a recent webinar the strong fragmentation of the global fruit trade and...
-
"We’ve had nice weather for phenomenal size and quality," said Orchard View President Brenda Thomas. The post Oppy anticipating sweet...
-
The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) is helping consumers find more ways to grab a boost of blue during...
-
Fresh Del Monte's CEO says the partnership accelerates it "into the new digital era through selective investments in infrastructural...
-
Spring Born, a 3.5-acre indoor hydroponic farm, is breaking ground in the controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) industry. The post Organic-certified hydroponic...
-
Healthy workers help to ensure the availability of a safe and plentiful food supply, the FDA said. The post FDA...
-
IFCO's Banana Lift Lock crates are specially designed for secure transportation of bananas throughout the supply chain. The post IFCO...
-
The major North American supplier of fruits and vegetables said the campaign first rolls out new “Bunch of Good”...
-
United Exports also spoke about its investments in Southern Hemisphere countries and provided a forecast for South African blueberry...
-
The month-long protests and roadblocks in Colombia are impacting the agricultural industry, leading to food loss and problems with...
-
The charts illustrate not only the high pricing this year but also how California's plum volumes have fallen dramatically...
-
By treating mangoes with plant-based protection, the mango avocado supplier says it is taking the next step in fighting...
-
ProHass Peru estimates that 460,000 metric tons of Hass avocados will be exported for an increase of almost 30...
-
Cristóbal Aguado Laza, president of AVA-ASAJA offers his opinion on the production costs of Valencian agriculture, specifically citrus. The...
-
Peak shipping season is approaching quickly and the congestion of California ports continue, with Oakland surpassing Los Angeles/Long Beach...
-
Despite the challenges of the pandemic and having to ship rather than fly most of its stone fruit to...
-
The new president said that his focus will be on four topics including water sustainability, job standardization, agricultural and...
-
Hazel Tech has recently announced that Matt Duerr has joined the company as Director of AgTech Sales. Duerr joins...
-
The producer and marketer of fresh and frozen berries said the better results are mainly the consequence of the...
-
The Australian fruit-farm owner, Vitalharvest Freehold Trust has received 16 separate bids from two buyers, Roc Partners and Macquarie...
-
The compound had previously been researched for its potential in diabetes prevention and weight management, now researchers see a...
-
Naturipe Farms continues to focus its efforts on preserving the environment and working with nature to create a future...
-
The kiwifruit company reported record global sales revenue for its 2020-21 season, with increases in per-tray returns across all...
-
In fresh, blueberries, strawberries and raspberries all saw gains of around a quarter, but two of the biggest fruit...
-
Bayer shares dropped as much as five percent yesterday after a U.S. judge rejected its plan to try and...
-
In an open communication, Freshfel Europe urged the European Parliament to not forget the strong and ongoing impact of...
-
ZAL, a Broom Group company present in Chile and in Colombia, continues with its growth strategies and constant search...
-
If a ship needs to use power and thus fuel to keep temperatures down, efficiency will also drop causing...
-
Agricultural officials are cautioning Californians when traveling over fear that a dangerous pest and its subsequent disease will be...
-
Hundreds of tons of Australian citrus fruit are reportedly being dumped due to labor shortages and a lack of...
-
During the upcoming summer season, Unifrutti expects to triple the importation of Eureka lemons with wax-free and chem-free peel,...
-
It marked the first time that total sales of organic food and non-food products have surpassed the $60 billion...
-
Western Cape Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, David Maynier, said the list is a "a sad reflection of...
-
The distinguished speaker will provide the seminar's attendees with his perspective on two major topics that he says are...
-
Due to moderate temperatures and unexpected rainfall, Chile expects a decline in the production and export of table grapes,...
-
The Series C funding round led by Fidelity Management & Research Company, and saw significant follow-on investment from existing...
-
In terms of origin, it is African (+24%) and European production (+8%) that mark the upward trend in March...
-
Titan Farms is introducing two new club packs this summer to meet the increasing demand for pre-packaged fruit. These...
-
APHIS has removed Costa Rica from a list of countries from which imports of parts of banana plants are...
-
Volumes of kiwifruit from California and Chile were both down by nearly 70 percent in April, leading to the...
-
Perishable Pundit Jim Prevor recently chatted with branding expert Lisa Cork, who said that in the "upcoming decade we’re...
-
The North American table grape market is facing a "tricky" transition throughout the end of May and into June...
-
Trops, the largest producer of Spanish avocado, has teamed up with digital agriculture company AgriSmart Data in a project...
-
The USDA has forecast that New Zealand's apple exports will end up around 14 percent down year-on-year despite earlier...
-
The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced on Thursday that it was prohibiting imports of certain...
-
Australian growers say containers of fresh table grapes that would normally clear China's customs authorities in one or two...
-
According to a market update from Rabobank, shipments reached an all-time high in January of this year at close...
-
Global volumes of produce trade have seen a decline since the peak was reached in 2018, down to 87...
-
The Association of Avocado Producers and Packers of Mexico (APEAM) received the award on Thursday morning during a ceremony...
-
The multinational fruit supplier says that all regions, with the exception of the Eastern Cape, are showing an increase...
-
Cold weather is allowing the Spanish strawberry harvest to continue at full capacity, offsetting the losses that were seen...
-
Canada’s pesticide regulator said on Wednesday that farmers could keep using the chemical imidacloprid to control crop-destroying insects under...
-
Asparagus shipments from Peru to PortMiami have continued to grow this year after last year's record. In the first...
-
“Autonomous trucking technology is a real game-changer for us, as its time efficiencies provide us with an enhanced opportunity...
-
United Fresh believes that many do not yet realize the factors impacting the situation and the potential scope of...
-
The company's new paperboard pack offers a pint pack made with 100 percent recycled paperboard while still providing a...
-
Although a conclusive root cause of the major outbreak last year could not be identified, several potential contributing factors...
-
A locally produced dairy product has been identified as a "likely link" to the recent E. coli outbreak in...
-
"The latest data and forecasts suggest a slightly more aggressive forecast for 2021 is in order, although still nothing...
-
Importers of fruit and other vegetables are feeling the pain, one based in Miami reported vessels bringing in fruit...
-
The IBO Summit is the most important event for the blueberry industry to address common challenges, coordinate potential solutions,...
-
Looking back on the last 20 years it is impressive to see how the category has developed. In and...
-