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U.S. fruit imports rise 13% in H1, with strong uptick from Mexico
Imports of all fresh, frozen and processed fruit grew from $11 billion to $12.3 billion MT from January through June this year.
August 06 , 2021
Study finds common insecticide harmful to bees in any amount
A type of insecticide made for commercial plant nurseries is harmful to a typical bee even when applied well below the label rate, according to a new UC Riverside study.
August 05 , 2021
Mixed picture for 2021 EU apple and pear crop
While the apple crop is expected to see a year-on-year uptick to bring it in line with the three-year average, the pear crop is set to decline dramatically.
August 05 , 2021
SanLucar enters flower and plants sector
Fresh produce multinational SanLucar is expanding its product portfolio with the supply of high-quality plants and flowers, as it continues to make progress on its growth strategy.
August 05 , 2021
Calavo cuts Q3 earnings estimate due to inflationary pressure on labor, raw materials and freight
The company says that these pressures as well as delays in the Mexican and Californian avocado crops were more acute than anticipated in the third quarter.
August 05 , 2021
Trucking crisis has U.S. looking for more drivers abroad
The shortage of truckers across the U.S. has become so severe that companies are trying to bring in drivers from abroad like never before.
August 04 , 2021
GrubMarket acquires West Coast produce wholesaler
The company was founded in 1934 and supplies a wide range of both year-round and seasonal products including apples, pears, cherries, potatoes, onions, berries and citrus.
August 04 , 2021
Tanzania: PM orders distribution of free avocado seedlings
The distribution of free avocado seedlings will inspire and motivate farmers to grow the crop and improve their incomes, he said.
August 04 , 2021
British cherries to flood supermarket shelves after July's heatwave
A cold and rainy spring had threatened this year's output, but growers are now celebrating a massive yield.
August 04 , 2021
Del Monte: Easing of Covid-19 restrictions drives sharp Q2 profit growth
The company's net income more than doubled over the period, while gross profit in the banana segment grew by 20 percent driven by North America and Europe.
August 04 , 2021
