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Automation boosts supply chain efficiency for LGS's mandarins

Autmation is helping the citrus importer prepare for increased consumer demand for W. Murcott and Tango mandarins as the back-to-school season approaches.
August 14 , 2025

“High-quality fruit”: Ecuador’s Tango mandarins make their U.S. debut

Ecuagroimport's first shipment of the fruit marks a significant milestone for the company after six years of development.
August 14 , 2025

California Walnut Board shares election results

The new roster of board officials consists of ten growers and eight handlers who will serve a two-year term that starts September 1st and ends August 31st, 2027.
August 14 , 2025

Local Bounti's sales grow 28 percent on expanded production

The company reported $12.1 million in sales and attributes this positive result to increased production and sales in the states of  Georgia, Texas, and Washington.
August 14 , 2025

Amazon's fresh produce delivery to hit 2,300 new U.S. cities

The list of served markets is currently 1,000 strong, including Raleigh, NC; Milwaukee, WI; Tampa, FL; and Columbus, OH.
August 14 , 2025

South African companies call for the privatization of Cape Town port, citing $56 million in losses

South Africa’s fruit exporters are pointing to major inefficiencies at the Cape Town port, stemming from aging infrastructure and equipment, staffing shortages, and recurring weather disruptions. 
August 13 , 2025

The second life of Chilean kiwifruit—more acres, better quality, and new markets 

The industry is currently writing a new chapter in its history, marking a true rebirth for Chilean kiwifruit after PSA disease slashed production numbers back in 2012.
August 13 , 2025

U.S. avocado imports decline slightly in week 32 amid volume contraction

Avocado imports and exports saw a general decline in week 32, with prices falling across most sizes worldwide.
August 13 , 2025

China Meet Up promises to be the go-to event for supply-chain insight

August 13 , 2025

U.S. agriculture feels ‘brunt’ of extended trade dispute amid new tariff extension

The extension keeps tariffs in place and deepens the strain on U.S. farm exports, which have dropped sharply this year.
August 13 , 2025