Post Archive
New Zealand cherry harvest "devastated" by rain
Although the full extent of the damage is yet to be quantified, it is expected that up to 50% of the season’s bumper cherry crop in the Central Otago region has been lost due to splitting.
January 11 , 2021
USITC to investigate the effects of cucumber and squash imports
The investigations were requested by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) in a letter received on Dec. 7, and the two separate reports are expected to be transmitted at the end of this year.
January 11 , 2021
U.S.: Q4 retail potato sales show continued growth
While all categories, except deli-prepared sides, grew in dollars and volume sales from October to December, dehydrated potatoes saw the largest growth in both.
January 08 , 2021
Peruvian avocado exports up by 100,000MT in 2020
Peruvian avocado exports experienced significant growth of 32 percent in 2020. The value of these exports, however, experienced only 3.5 percent in growth.
January 08 , 2021
Grape exports from India face uncertainties in EU market
Due to recent lockdowns in Europe, Indian grape exports face an uncertain market with the start of the season just around the corner.
January 08 , 2021
2021 consumer trends in fresh produce
Breakthrough Solutions has summarized the top consumer trends for produce suppliers in the coming year, all of which it says represent opportunities for the industry.
January 08 , 2021
Limoneira's John Chamberlain retires
John Chamberlain, who served the company for over 15 years, in his most recent role as Vice President of Marketing, retired on Dec 30, and a long-time employee has replaced him.
January 07 , 2021
Chilean ag minister steps down
Antonio Walker has stepped down from his role as Chile's Agriculture Minister and will be replaced by María Emilia Undurraga, who is the former director of the country's The Office of Agricultural Studies and Policies (Odepa).
January 07 , 2021
England to consult on enabling gene-edited foods post-Brexit
The British government is to begin a consultation on enabling the use of gene-edited crops and livestock in England, in a potentially significant post-Brexit departure from EU policy on agricultural technology.
January 07 , 2021
Mexican avocado exports show record rise
Mexican avocado exports reach all-time highs and are projected to continue this trend even through price fluctuations due to changing supply dynamics.
January 07 , 2021
