Onion-linked salmonella outbreak is over, with more than 1,000 sickened

No one died, but of 778 people with information available there were 260 so sick they had to be admitted to hospitals.

February 03 , 2022

Seven key soil functions

Recognition that soil is not a limitless resource and that its appreciation and protection can improve the impact of these functions.

February 03 , 2022

Global fresh produce trade associations form coalition to address rising costs

The global coalition will proactively voice the concerns of the global industry regarding the increased supply chain disruptions and propose common solutions.

February 03 , 2022

California avocado forecast released for 2022 season

Market conditions will be a key factor for when California avocado growers begin harvesting; some growers have already begun to pick. Volume is expected to ramp up in earnest around March.

February 01 , 2022

Chiquita banana to ship bananas via Florida's Port Manatee

Previously, Chiquita bananas arrived at local grocers by truck delivery after cargo delivery to Port Everglades.

January 31 , 2022

Most citrus categories to see record global production in 2021-22

While most categories are set to continue to climb, one is far below record levels but still recovered from the lows of the previous two years.

January 28 , 2022

"Buyers should plan ahead": C.H. Robinson provides global freight market overview

The third party logistics provider has provided a global freight market overview and some recommendations to the industry for how to best manage the disruption.

January 25 , 2022

Canada: Fruit and vegetable shortages get worse as unvaccinated U.S. truckers turned away at border

Canadian border agents began refusing entry to unvaccinated American truckers at the start of this week, and it’s already causing chaos - particularly in fruit and vegetable markets.

January 20 , 2022

How to fertilize avocado trees

Fertilizing avocado trees, along with general care and proper planting, will give you the best chance of an abundant and healthy crop of fruit.

January 20 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Peru’s dramatic increase in blueberry production sends pricing to an all time low

According to the latest forecasts, a growth of about 37 percent is expected in quantities shipped to the US by the end of this season in comparison to the previous season. 

January 20 , 2022