Corrected: Workers win US$3M settlement in lawsuit against Wenatchee's Stemilt Ag Services - report

The lawsuit alleged the company, a Wenatchee-based subsidiary of Stemilt Growers, violated the Federal Trafficking Victims Protection Act and the Washington Law Against Discrimination. 

September 21 , 2021

Avocado's nickname "green gold" has been taken literally in new sculpture worth almost US$3M

Artist Tim Bengel is debuting his newest work, a sculpture of avocado toast covered in more than  €300,000 (US$354,000) worth of liquid gold at Berlin Art Week.

September 17 , 2021

Agronometrics in Charts: Blueberry prices rising in U.S. market despite higher volumes

Average blueberry prices in the U.S. market this year have followed the regular curve but have had higher prices year on year, despite an increase in volumes to the market.

September 14 , 2021

Fall Creek announces General Manager of Sekoya platform for premium blueberry varieties

Since 2018, the new appointee has been Fall Creek’s licensing manager, responsible for the ongoing growth and development of its proprietary and third-party blueberry genetics licensing business. 

September 14 , 2021

Port congestion: Southern California logjam tops 50 ships as wait time rises

The U.S. port congestion is worsening, with the number of container ships waiting to enter the largest U.S. gateway for transpacific trade swelling to another pandemic record and the average wait jumped to more than eight days.

September 13 , 2021

Yentzen Consulting & Research lists key strategies to boost your business in the fruit and vegetable industry

The Covid-19 pandemic changed how the world's industries work and Yentzen Consulting & Research can help you navigate the challenging future the fruit and vegetable industries are facing.

September 13 , 2021

Calavo CEO steps down, company posts challenging Q3

California-based avocado company Calavo has announced the retirement of CEO James Gibson, having served in the position for around a year and a half.

September 09 , 2021

Latin American banana industry decries unfair burden of soaring costs

Signed by various companies in the banana industry, producers and exporters from Central and South America have released a statement in response to cost increases within the banana value chain. 

September 07 , 2021

South African citrus exports to U.S. on track with mandarins soon to arrive

Exports of citrus from South Africa to the United States continue at full pace and remain on track with season estimates, providing consumers in the market a constant supply of high-quality summer citrus.

September 06 , 2021

Fyffes posts record 2020 loss amid melon and mushroom asset charges

The Ireland-based company swung into a record loss of almost €170 million last year as it was forced to take large impairment charges against its melon and mushroom businesses.

September 02 , 2021