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South Africa: Hortgro says exports to UK will continue as planned
Although the industry is still running on schedule, it is inevitably facing numerous logistical challenges due to the impact of Covid-19.
April 23 , 2020
Kroger launches 'blueprint' for reopening businesses while Covid-19 risk persists
Kroger has published the first installment of its 'blueprint' for businesses in numerous different areas to consider as they start crafting plans for safe work environments while the Covid-19 risk persists.
April 22 , 2020
Robust vegetable sales drive fresh produce retail growth in early April
Fresh produce increased 16.3% year-on-year in the week ending April 12. Representatives from 210 Analytics, IRI and the PMA analyze the fast-evolving situation.
April 21 , 2020
Berries in Charts: Large volumes and Covid-19 lead to low prices across the board
Price declines have not been limited to blueberries in the berry category, but also raspberries, blackberries, and to a lesser extent, strawberries.
April 21 , 2020
Relying on 'local food' is a distant dream for most of the world - study
The results of a study in Finland clearly show that local production alone cannot meet the demand for food; at least not with current production methods and consumption habits.
April 21 , 2020
Chilean table grape exports down 6% as harvests wrap up
The Chilean table grape season is wrapping up with a 6% year-on-year drop in exports, but shipments still increased to some key markets.
April 20 , 2020
U.S.: $2.7B in financial support announced for fruit and veg amid "massive economic damage"
Representatives of United Fresh, Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association, National Potato Council, and Western Growers comment on widespread damage to the produce industry caused by the shutdown of the foodservice sector.
April 20 , 2020
Spain: Huelva's berry campaign characterized by uncertainty amid Covid-19
The industry in the southwestern municipality of Huelva is dealing with challenges related to logistics, poor market conditions, and a labor shortage that's likely to get worse as the blueberry season gets underway.
April 20 , 2020
Zespri's season running well ahead of last year
In an interview on a New Zealand radio station, Zespri's David Courtney gave an update on how the season is going and how the supply chain is holding up.
April 18 , 2020
Kroger CEO sees opportunity in the chaos
The Kroger Co. is determined to come out of the coronavirus crisis “in better shape than we went in,” CEO Rodney McMullen said in an interview this week.
April 17 , 2020
