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U.S.: Produce at retail had "strong January", with most top-ten fruits seeing growth
Only grapes lost some ground versus a year ago, levels while lemons and oranges were the fastest growers, according to a report.
February 19 , 2021
South Africa's Hex River expecting weeks of large grape volumes
The development comes as the country's accumulated exports have caught up with the average of previous seasons, having started off the 2020-21 campaign more slowly than normal.
February 19 , 2021
USDA projects strong fresh produce import growth over next decade
Imports are expected to grow by more than 50 percent from 2020 to 2030, the USDA said in the report 'Agricultural Projections to 2030'.
February 19 , 2021
Chile: Table grape harvests still heavily impacted by rains
Fedefruta says the damage to Chilean table grapes caused by heavy rains has been exacerbated by rot and fungus, with around three-quarters of white grapes lost from in the central and southern regions.
February 19 , 2021
Dutch avocado imports up by 19 percent in 2020
Data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) also shows that Peru remains the main avocado supplier, but Colombia and Kenya are on the rise.
February 18 , 2021
Chilean citrus industry unimpacted by rains, expecting growth this year
The general manager of citrus and avocado company Crispagold spoke about export projections innovation objectives for the industry
February 18 , 2021
U.S. table grape imports may see "even shorter market" after Chilean rains
John Pandol says: “As a marketer, I can’t assume anything this season, so all of my normal assumptions are off the table."
February 18 , 2021
Del Monte partners with Australian university for banana disease research
Fresh Del Monte partnered with Queensland University of Technology to further the development of sustainable, disease-resistant bananas.
February 18 , 2021
Ahold Delhaize USA expands micro-fulfillment capabilities
Ahold Delhaize USA announced it will build a robotic e-commerce fulfillment center to support an omnichannel supply chain in Philadelphia.
February 17 , 2021
Texas: Leafy greens to "bear the brunt of cold weather"
As below-freezing temperatures cover much of the U.S., Texas is seeing cold weather that is like to have a harmful effect on the produce, according to the Texas International Produce Association.
February 17 , 2021
