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Dozens of produce organizations urge USDA to develop market stabilization plan
The letter comes as the industry suffers from economic consequences related to the Covid-19 pandemic, which United Fresh previously estimated would cost it at least US$5bn plus US$1bn per week in lost sales.
March 31 , 2020
USDA proposes opening all ports of entry to South African citrus
Currently, fresh citrus from South Africa must be cold treated and imports are restricted to Newark, NJ, Philadelphia, PA, Wilmington, DE, and Houston, TX due to pest concerns.
March 31 , 2020
Expert criticizes viral video that advises washing fruit and veg with soap
The video posted by a Michigan family doctor has as of Monday been viewed over 21 million times on YouTube.
March 31 , 2020
Retail "nearing normal rates" after spike in demand, says Robinson Fresh
Monitoring key areas like movement in Latin America and areas that have quarantine measures, Robinson Fresh explains current supply and market conditions.
March 31 , 2020
Avocados in Charts: Forecasting in an unstable market
Colin Fain of Agronometrics provides an in-depth analysis of the U.S. avocado market, asking what happened with Mexico's expected volumes that never materialized, and estimating what could be in store with the California and Peruvian crops and the Covid-19 pandemic.
March 31 , 2020
Long-term consequences as consumers adjust eating habits after Covid-19
Looking toward transformations in eating habits and consumption in Asian markets, new data shows consumers may go "fresh" as markets have changed forever.
March 31 , 2020
Fresh Del Monte announces new chief marketing officer
The company says that the new appointee will lead global marketing functions, executing global, regional and local marketing strategies aimed at delivering long-term and sustainable business growth for the iconic brand.
March 30 , 2020
Top U.S. food distributors Sysco, U.S. Foods shift supply chain to grocers
Pivoting food supplies to retail, big distributors that typically service restaurants seek to offset losses by redirecting items to grocery supply chain.
March 30 , 2020
Chilean port workers union demands nationwide lockdown, threatening strike
A Chilean port worker union has threatened strike action if the government does not implement a nationwide lockdown to contain the Covid-19 outbreak.
March 27 , 2020
Total Produce "well positioned" to respond to Covid-19 challenges
The company, which owns a 45% equity stake in Dole Food Company, said on Friday that while it is still too early to predict the full effects of the crisis, it is continuing to trade "satisfactorily, considering the challenging economic environment".
March 27 , 2020
