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Healthcare responders to receive more than US$1M in fresh fruits and vegetables
PRESS RELEASE Leading fresh fruit and vegetable companies in collaboration with PRO*ACT are donating more than $1 MM in fresh fruits and vegetables to benefit healthcare responders on the front lines. The initiative, Feeding Our Frontlines, was created to show appreciation and gratitude to healthcare heroes for their courageous efforts on the frontlines of the COVID-19 crisis. More than […]
April 28 , 2020
Agronometrics in Charts: A snapshot of Chilean stonefruit pricing in the U.S.
Prices of Chilean plums, nectarines and peaches in the U.S. market this year have generally been significantly higher than in previous seasons.
April 28 , 2020
USDA too slow to respond to farm crisis caused by Covid-19, officials say
A two-pronged disaster that has deprived farmers of billions of dollars in revenue while millions of newly jobless Americans struggle to feed their families.
April 28 , 2020
Chinese agricultural market stabilizes following period of fluctuation and high prices
Movement and prices of agricultural products in the Chinese market have largely returned to normal following a period of widespread disruption.
April 28 , 2020
Beva Fruits International boosts retail presence and launches new social impact brand
The citrus, table grape and avocado specialist last year launched the Benji label, which it says has been well received by suppliers and retailers alike.
April 28 , 2020
Stemilt expects larger California cherry crop, different packaging focus this season
The California season is about to get underway and will run for about four weeks, with volumes available from May 8 to June 8, the company said.
April 27 , 2020
Global Container Terminals seeks injunction to block Maersk's New York exit
APM is seeking to switch over to the nearby Port Elizabeth, New Jersey, site operated by APM subsidiary APM Terminals (APMT).
April 27 , 2020
GreenTech webinar: Safe and secure food systems
PRESS RELEASE Amsterdam – GreenTech will host for the first time a webinar on Thursday 7 May. The webinar talk focuses on 'How COVID-19 accelerates change in safe and secure food systems', and is part of a series. The webinar is for horticulture professionals worldwide who want to get inspired about a sustainable future. The […]
April 27 , 2020
Chilean table grape exporters look to Europe amid challenging U.S. market
While some table grape markets around the world have maintained good levels of consumption, the situation in the U.S: has been particularly challenging for Chile recently.
April 27 , 2020
Ecuador reassures Europe of continued fruit supply
PRESS RELEASE London, UK – PRO ECUADOR announces that the Ecuadorian fresh fruit trade remains open for business in spite of the difficulties posed by the global coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Harvesting, packing and shipping to Europe and across the world continue to operate safely, and as normal as possible under the circumstances. All ports in […]
April 24 , 2020
