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Greenyard's financials benefit from lockdown measures
Greenyard has reviewed upwards its financial guidance for the year following a period of greater sales stemming from demand that "increased strongly".
April 17 , 2020
U.S.: PMA welcomes flexibility in H-2A guest worker announcement
U.S. authorities announced a temporary final rule that eases certain rules for the guest worker visa program that's critical for U.S farmers.
April 17 , 2020
European apple market: "See-sawing demand" in March amid Covid-19
The start of the lockdown first in Italy in early March - and then gradually in many other European countries - coincided with a particularly turbulent period for the apple sector.
April 17 , 2020
State of the Market: Stonefruit and grape prices fall in U.S.
Prices and volumes of stonefruit fell in the U.S. in week 15, while the reported prices of grapes also fell across the pond in Europe.
April 17 , 2020
U.S. fruit imports have reason for "concern" as summer comes around, says Capespan North America
Capespan North America CEO Mark Greenberg says "it's going to be a difficult end" to the table grape import season as inventories build up, and he expects some problems with container availability for citrus in the near future.
April 16 , 2020
New Zealanders urged to eat more avocado after industry takes Covid-19 hit
NZ Avocado chief executive Jen Scoular said 20 - 30% of New Zealand's avocados would usually go to foodservice and independent fruit stores at this time of year.
April 16 , 2020
South Africa: Capespan providing for vulnerable farming communities amid operational challenges
Capespan outlined it's charitable foundation's efforts to provide food to its producing regions and give to vulnerable populations amid Covid-19.
April 16 , 2020
Unearthing bacteria to make agriculture more efficient, new discoveries in the field
A nitrogen-boosting alternative to ensure plants find the most productive path possible without harming the earth is the goal of the Andes project.
April 16 , 2020
Grocery sales the star of March amid record retail slump
Although total retail sales saw a the worst decline on record in March, falling by 8.7%, grocery sales surged by 25.6%.
April 15 , 2020
Crowley expands refrigerated cargo capabilities with new USDA inspection dock in South Florida
PRESS RELEASE Port Everglades, FL - Crowley Logistics recently expanded its on-terminal, perishables handling capabilities by constructing a new USDA inspection dock in Port Everglades, Fla. The new $1.6 million dock has capacity for 80 refrigerated (reefer) containers, more than double the previous size, to better serve perishable shippers moving fruits and vegetables into the U.S. […]
April 15 , 2020
