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These are FreshFruitPortal.com's top seven stories of the week.

Major producers and exporters of table grapes in the Southern Hemisphere joined forces at the Global Grape Convention 2024. This collaborative event allowed countries in the region to speak on the current issues affecting the market.

Japan has lifted restrictions on grape imports from Australia following several bilateral phytosanitary discussions. The easing of regulations and the agreement on quarantine standards now allow all table grape varieties from Australia to enter the country. Murray Watt, Australia's Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry said in a release that this is a "positive outcome […]

The Central and Eastern regions of the European Union were heavily impacted by poor blossoming, late frost, and hail, leading to lower crops in Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Austria.

Walmart captured 37% of the U.S. e-grocery market in the second quarter of 2024, according to data from the monthly Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopping Survey. Excluding its subsidiary, Sam's Club, the retailer climbed 150 basis points compared to the same period last year, reaching its highest share level to date. Walmart's success is directly […]

Shipping company A.P. Moller-Maersk is investing heavily in fleet renewal and plans to acquire up to 50-60 vessels capable of operating on dual fuel types, including liquefied natural gas (LNG) and methanol.  LNG is natural gas that has been reduced to liquid state, through process of cooling. Since 2010, the number of vessels fueled by […]

PRESS RELEASE (Westside Produce) Firebaugh, CA – Melon Day is this Sunday, August 11, and the Westside Produce/Classic Fruit alliance is spending the day with much to celebrate. With new varieties and continued growth, the companies are excited to keep moving forward and promote overall melon consumption.  “Summer is the perfect time to celebrate Melon […]

Despite leading production in the U.S., the state's grape-bearing acreage has been experiencing a gradual decline, marking a fifth consecutive year of reduction in 2023. 

A.P. Moller - Maersk continued to build momentum in the second quarter, reporting volume growth across all segments and improved financial performance with EBIT margin reaching 7.5% compared to 1.4% in the first quarter. The company said results were driven by increased profitability in Ocean, solid growth in Logistics & Services, and "excellent performance in […]

The Georgia Ports Authority is expanding its rail cargo capacity to move containers across the state and into the Midwest with greater speed and efficiency, according to Wesley Barrell, General Manager of Inland Operations at GPA. Speaking at the inaugural Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce Logistics Forum on Tuesday, Aug. 6, Barrell said the development […]