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California avocados: Cautious optimism ahead of 2021 season
The upcoming California avocado season is predicted to reach an average-size crop of 325 million pounds but could still face difficulties from Covid-19 and dry weather.
December 09 , 2020
South African table grape exports remain far below previous years
Compared to last year, data shows a 34 percent decrease of South African table grape exports by week 48.
December 08 , 2020
U.S. imports more citrus and blueberries, fewer avocados and bananas in October
Blueberry imports hit a new peak in October, while Chilean avocado imports almost fell off the map and citrus volumes saw a big boost.
December 08 , 2020
Agronometrics in Charts: Lower apple volumes set spot market pricing record
A record-volume summer kept apple prices down over much of the year, though autumn has seen the markets swing the other way.
December 08 , 2020
Tesco CEO discusses current supermarket environment, support for others
Jason Tarry said Tesco's in-store stock levels are still strong but is warning that the retailer may have to starting limiting purchases on some essential items as it grips with further fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.
December 07 , 2020
Ag industry likely to see more compromise under Biden administration
As Biden steps into office, he will have many decisions to make on key issues and will most likely "govern towards the middle", according to a representative at PMA.
December 07 , 2020
Mission Produce's Jim Donovan to retire
During his expansive stretch at Mission, Donovan garnered a strong reputation in sales, operations, and industry relations, but spent the better part of his career in a senior-level global sourcing position.
December 07 , 2020
Fresh Del Monte Produce joins Science Based Targets initiative
A new partnership between Fresh Del Monte and the Science Based Targets initiative will assist in limiting global warming by reducing the company's carbon footprint.
December 03 , 2020
Mexican avocado exports up through October
Mexican avocado export volumes are up by almost five percent despite the export value being down by nearly seven percent
December 03 , 2020
Greenyard settles with regulator over late communication during 2018 listeria outbreak
Belgium's Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) said that Greenyard had in July 2018 disclosed misleading information regarding the listeria contamination at its frozen vegetable factory in Hungary.
December 02 , 2020
