The bigger picture of Trader Joe’s banana price increase

Trader Joe’s, known for its wide array of unique products and comparably low market prices, told FreshFruitPortal.com by email that the decision to increase the price by almost 20% was made because of cost changes. 

March 27 , 2024

Colombia’s CorpoHass allies with sustainability network CECODES

Through this collaboration, the sector hopes to implement “knowledge into tangible actions, driving economic growth, environmental conservation, and social progress within the country,” a release said.

March 27 , 2024

Baltimore rescue continues, as distributors navigate new East Coast routes

President Biden said the government will work to rebuild the bridge as quickly as possible and expects the federal government to fund the construction. 

March 27 , 2024

Colorado will be first to hear arguments against Kroger-Albertsons merger

Colorado is one of eight states, along with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that has sued to stop the merger from occurring.

March 27 , 2024

Parallel UK and EU farmer protests underline economic anxieties

Multiple farmer protests continued across the UK and EU in opposition to trade policies, environmental agreements and other regulations. 

March 27 , 2024

GENESIS FRESH’s new orange variety makes global debut

Onix has darker flesh, similar to the well-known Sanguinelli variety, but with a larger size. The cultivar has a much darker, reddish skin, and is being marketed as a cocktail mixer.

March 26 , 2024

Georgia Ports approves $65M for yard work at Savannah Ocean Port

On Tuesday, the board approved three project components, including earth compacting to prepare the site to hold container stacks, removal of a former bridge pier, and preliminary utility installation behind the wharf structure.

March 26 , 2024

Rescue efforts underway after cargo ship crash causes Baltimore bridge collapse

The ship, chartered to Maersk, was leaving the Port of Baltimore, one of the main container ports in the United States.

March 26 , 2024

Agronometrics Interviews: A look at the Serbian blueberry industry

As orchards mature and achieve optimal yields, Serbia has observed a substantial surge in the export of fresh blueberries, predominantly to key markets such as the Netherlands, Russia, Poland, Germany, and the UK.

March 26 , 2024

Guatemala's tropical fruit exporters remain hopeful amid challenging reality    

Regarding the non-conventional fruit and vegetable industry, most of the country comprises small producers who form alliances and sell their products to larger corporations, which then export to different global markets. 

March 26 , 2024