More Philippine pineapples, mangoes could soon enter U.S. market

Philippe authorities said they and the USDA-APHIS have agreed to thresh out several pending issues that would broaden market access.

August 26 , 2021

VOG reports Italian apple crop smaller and later, but with organic increase

In spite of the spring frosts and the growth in European output, the major consortium is still forecasting "a fairly well balanced sales season".

August 26 , 2021

Destructive oriental fruit fly found in South of France for first time

An oriental fruit fly that can spoil fruit and vegetable products has been found in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region for the first time.

August 26 , 2021

Bayer in partnership with Pinduoduo to develop “one-click planting” agriculture technology

Bayer Crop Science, a global pioneer in digital farming and precision agriculture, will partner with Pinduoduo for its annual Smart Agriculture Competition.

August 26 , 2021

China begins to reopen world's third-largest port amid worsening of global supply chain issues

A shipping executive recently said: “Port congestion and a shortage of container shipping capacity may last into the fourth quarter or even mid-2022. If the pandemic cannot be effectively contained, port congestion may become a new normal.”

August 26 , 2021

Chilean cherry industry set for small increase in 2021-22 - USDA

Chilean cherry producers and exporters are looking to maximize exports this season by limiting production per tree in order to increase fruit size and quality.

August 25 , 2021

Dole rallies after attracting mostly positive ratings from analysts

Dole plc is attracting mainly positive ratings from analysts, helping to boost the company's share price on the New York Stock Exchange.

August 25 , 2021

New shopper segment driving bagged avocado sales

A recent study by the Hass Avocado Board (HAB) revealed that purchases of bagged avocados have increased at three times the rate of bulk over a four-year period (2016-2019) as shoppers continued to add bags to their grocery basket.

August 25 , 2021

Higher U.S. food benefits boost dollar stores' fresh food push

U.S. dollar stores including Dollar General and Family Dollar are likely to see a sales and earnings boost from the Biden administration’s plan to hike food stamp benefits.

August 25 , 2021

Peruvian blueberry exports forecast to grow by 30% this season

The share of organic blueberries is also expected to increase significantly this season, while a higher proportion of fruit is set to be sent to the Chinese market.

August 25 , 2021