EU halts pesticide exemption for French sugar beet farmers

This puts France’s sugar production capacity on hold until new pesticide alternatives can be approved.

January 23 , 2023

California strawberry industry rain damages approach US$200M

The California Strawberry Commission said that while most family farmers are currently cleaning up minor storm damage, some farms have experienced catastrophic conditions.

January 23 , 2023

E-commerce and daily price shifts in cherries for the Chinese market

According to “big data on the Chinese New Year of the Rabbit top search” from Baidu, imported cherries have become the most popular New Year’s item in China, overtaking another popular fruit; tangerines.

January 23 , 2023

Online apple sales bring advantages

Although online grocery shopping has slowed down a bit as we’ve emerged from the pandemic, it’s still a booming sector with many opportunities.

January 23 , 2023

Whole Foods Market CEO details 10-year growth plan

The “Growing with Purpose” initiative, announced at its first quarterly town hall meeting of the year, looks to fulfill the company’s purpose to nourish people and the planet. 

January 20 , 2023

Six trends to influence global retail in 2023 - IGD

Supply chain efficiency and delivering value are among the six key trends for the 2023 global retail industry.

January 20 , 2023

AI powered solution could help assess weather damage

With this innovation, scientists hope to minimize interruption to the U.S. produce supply chain due to unexpected weather and climatic events.

January 20 , 2023

Global leader AgroFresh to spotlight extensive portfolio of freshness solutions at Fruit Logistica

AgroFresh experts available at Hall 21, Booth E-20 to discuss innovative technologies that help reduce food waste and conserve resources.

January 20 , 2023

Kroger-Albertsons deal: Washington Supreme Court green lights $4B dividend payment

The transaction is expected to close in early 2024 and would bring together more than 2,700 Kroger stores across the United States and over 2,200 Albertsons locations.

January 19 , 2023

Peru to reduce citrus crops and opt for more profitable cultivars

A substantial drop in citrus prices in the international and national markets, in addition to the rise in production costs, have led agro exporters to "rethink" the business.

January 19 , 2023