Congestion clears at Antwerp-Bruges as post-strike operations resume

Antwerp authorities informed that "there is no longer any congestion for outgoing vessels, and the backlog for incoming vessels has almost been cleared."

October 20 , 2025

Panama welcomes back Chiquita, as company operations resume with 3,000 new jobs planned

October 20 , 2025

Fiber-rich fruits: Why apples and pears are your gut's best friends

According to the USDA, adults are only eating half of the recommended fiber amount. Fruit, especially pome intake, might be a good way to change that.

October 20 , 2025

US eGrocery sales soar to record $12.5 billion in September, up 31% year-on-year

Online grocery shopping just had its biggest month since the early pandemic—reaching $12.5B in September. Older shoppers and smaller cities led the way, with deliveries hitting a new high.

October 20 , 2025

California faces first Caribbean Fruit Fly quarantine since 1985 in Los Angeles County

The announcement was made through a press release following the detection of two adult insects in and around the City of Montebello.

October 20 , 2025

Chilean cherries kick off 2025-26 season in China with exclusive and profitable TikTok sales

The fruit, harvested in mid-October in Chile’s Colchagua Valley, arrived in Shanghai on Friday and is going for up to $150 per 5.5lbs.

October 17 , 2025

Port of Rotterdam strike comes to an end: Agreement reached after 7-day stoppage

After days of negotiations, the dockworkers’ union announced an agreement to increase wages by between 17 and 20 percent over three years.

October 17 , 2025

Electronic certification and better market access mark Canada-Mexico agri-food trade talks

The negotiations between the two countries aim to ensure “competitive, safe, and high-quality products for consumers and processors”.

October 17 , 2025

Peruvian blueberry exports double as the US and China lead demand

‘Blue gold’ shipments jump nearly 93 percent, putting the country’s 400,000-ton milestone within reach.

October 17 , 2025

Is your company safe? Industry leaders release guide with 5 strategies for produce fraud prevention

The problem is severe: 54 percent of produce companies report that fraudsters have attempted to trade with them, while 41 percent have been direct victims of produce fraud.

October 17 , 2025