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Grapes in Charts: How California's low storage volumes could impact prices
On the recent news of lower cold storage volumes, Colin Fain of Agronometrics looks at the potential impact on the rest of California's season and the upcoming southern hemisphere deal.
October 02 , 2019
Chile forecasts record blueberry exports in 2019-20
In addition, the lower winter chill hours and warm August have resulted in the fruit being one week ahead in development compared to a normal year.
October 02 , 2019
Amazon's grocery store plan moves ahead with California leases
Amazon is planning to operate dozens of grocery stores in cities across the country, part of the online giant’s increasing focus on a bricks-and-mortar presence.
October 02 , 2019
International banana conference to be held in Mozambique
PRESS RELEASE The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MASA) of Mozambique and TechnoServe are hosting a two-day international conference on Controlling Banana Diseases in the African Banana Industry. This conference, held in Maputo on 21 and 22 November 2019, will bring together international experts, banana producers, donors, governments and other private sector partners to discuss strategies for the prevention […]
October 01 , 2019
‘We must open up the U.S. avocado supply chain and improve data’ - retail, foodservice execs
At the World Avocado Congress held last week in Medellin, Colombia three executives said these were essential for the category to achieve its full potential in the world’s largest avocado market.
October 01 , 2019
LGS Specialty Sales launches dish to discovery fall promotion
PRESS RELEASE New Rochelle, NY – LGS Specialty Sales, a leading importer of citrus, avocados and grapes is excited to launch Dish to Discovery, a fall promotion showcasing the unique growing regions around the globe. Beginning today through November 6, LGS’s consumer brand, Darling Citrus®, will delight fans each week with opportunities to receive a world-exploration themed […]
September 30 , 2019
Costa Rica sees big drops in banana, pineapple exports
From January through August, banana exports fell by 17% year-on-year while pineapple exports fell by 8%, according to Procomer.
September 30 , 2019
Spanish lemon crop lower, but unaffected by recent storms
Spain’s lemon season is now underway, amid expectations of a 15% year-on-year drop in volumes.
September 30 , 2019
Leading global food retailers join food waste initiative
Called 10x20x30, the initiative brings together 10 of the world’s biggest food retailers and providers to engage with 20 of their priority suppliers to halve rates of food waste by 2030.
September 30 , 2019
Berry People announces new berry deals to fill key North American supply gaps
New supplies of premium-quality fruit include organic blueberries from Jalisco and conventional strawberries from Guanajuato and Michoacán.
September 29 , 2019
