Spain forecasts lemon production to drop by a quarter in 2021-22

AILIMPO said production volumes would likely drop by 23 percent to 1,035,000 metric tons (MT), following spells of cold, wind and excessive rain that affected fruit flowering and setting in some areas.

September 29 , 2021

Agronometrics in Charts: Prices skyrocket for Hass avocados in the U.S. market

In week 38, the price of conventional Hass avocados in the North American market was around US$4.54 per kilogram, showing a 75 percent increase year on year.

September 28 , 2021

Oppy announces significant restructuring of executive team

Oppy has announced a significant restructuring of roles within its executive team as the company focuses on further strengthening its strategy going into the next decade.

September 28 , 2021

Maersk update: Port congestion to persist, Q4 air freight demand to be 'one of strongest peaks ever'

Shipping line Maersk has provided a an update of the situation at major world ports and the ongoing global supply chain challenges.

September 28 , 2021

New study reveals demand for branded produce

September 28 , 2021

ClemenGold International says it's clamping down on trademark infringements

South African-based ClemenGold says it is clamping down on trademark infringements, with the mandarin brand having become a target for rogue fresh produce agents in Asia.

September 28 , 2021

Zespri responds to Covid-positive test result on kiwifruit sample in China

Zespri CEO Dan Mathieson confirmed it was Zespri fruit exported last month which tested positive, and all subsequent tests had come back negative.

September 27 , 2021

Ripening room manufacturer Interko expands global footprint

The company says it has this year installed ripening rooms in the Netherlands, Mexico, Colombia and Argentina for various well-known and important fruit retailers, importers and distributors.

September 27 , 2021

Peruvian fruit and vegetable exports up by a quarter through July

Fruit exports reached $2.3 billion, which was mainly made up of avocados (US$925 million) and table grapes ($538 million), together accounting for 63 percent of the total.

September 27 , 2021

Maine blueberry growers had bounce-back year, aided by rain

Maine’s wild blueberry growers had a bounce-back year this summer after struggling with low prices and small crops sizes in recent seasons.

September 27 , 2021