Post Archive
Opinion: Is indoor farming critical to the local food economy?
Bea Miñana, Associate Consultant at Agritecture, looks at the rise and growing role of indoor farming in food supply systems.
August 04 , 2020
Westfalia launches two new avocado rootstocks
The rootstocks, co-owned by Westfalia and The South African Avocado Growers’ Association, will for sold under the Merensky name.
August 04 , 2020
Agronometrics in Charts: Large avocado volumes keep lid on prices
Significantly higher volumes from both California and Mexico since the start of May have had a clear impact on prices relative to last year.
August 04 , 2020
Technology likely playing key role in continued U.S. ag consolidation
A research professor at the University of Maryland has studied the long-term trends in consolidation in the U.S. agricultural industry, and reached some conclusions about what was driving them.
August 04 , 2020
U.S. crop yields threatened by decline in bee population
A study by Rutgers University shows that pollination from bees directly coincides with higher yields, and many fruits are not getting necessary pollination.
August 03 , 2020
Three companies lose USDA PACA license
The three Texas operators are no longer able to participate in PACA-related business with produce sellers after violating the USDA's regulations.
August 03 , 2020
Demand for tropical fruit stabilizes despite ongoing uncertainty, says HLB Specialities
Florida-based tropical fruit importer and distributor HLB Specialties spoke to us about the uncertain nature of the market and stabilizing demand.
August 03 , 2020
China requires regular Covid-19 testing at wholesale markets
A new order from the country's health authority increases Covid-19 testing in marketplaces thought to be responsible for a new cluster of cases in June.
August 03 , 2020
Peruvian avocado supply strong, Index Fresh says
Following a big hit in the foodservice industry early on in the pandemic, Index Fresh says it's rebounding as Peruvian avocados are in good supply.
July 31 , 2020
Avocado supplies better this summer in Europe - Nature's Pride
Europe's leading avocado importer said that Peru has recently passed its peak, while South African supplies are expected to remain steady over the coming weeks.
July 31 , 2020
