Analysis: Where in the world is my container?

Using examples from the global perishables industry such as California grapes, Vanguard International breaks down the many challenges facing the supply chain around the world.

August 24 , 2021

Maersk to launch "groundbreaking" vessels that operate on carbon neutral methanol

The vessels, to be introduced from 2024, will be built by Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and have a nominal capacity of approx. 16,000 TEU containers.

August 24 , 2021

Chilean table grape industry pushes for systems approach for exports to U.S. this season

Industry members are working together for system approach protocols to be allowed for shipments of the fruit into the U.S. this season.

August 24 , 2021

Agronometrics in Charts: Blackberry prices free fall in U.S. market

The average blackberry prices for week 33 were around $8.98 per container, showing a 51 percent decrease year on year though volumes have remained relatively constant.

August 24 , 2021

Beva Fruits International's BENJI label continues to generate strong social impact

BFI has joined forces with Women Safe & Children (women-safe.org), an association that comes to the aid of women and children who are victims of domestic violence.

August 24 , 2021

U.S. apple crop expected to rise in 2021-22

At the varietal level, Gala is expected to retain the top spot with almost 49.3 million bushels produced, accounting for around 19 percent of the U.S. apple market.

August 23 , 2021

California plums score access to Japanese market

California plums have scored access to the Japanese market, in what an industry body has described as a "significant opportunity" for the fruit.

August 23 , 2021

Australia introduces Agriculture visa

Regulations to enable the creation of the Australian Agriculture visa, which will be available to skilled and unskilled workers, will be in place by the end of September 2021.

August 23 , 2021

Steve Barnard, Founder and CEO of Mission Produce: We now import more to Chile than we export

Since its founding in the early 1980s, Steve Barnard has transformed the organization into one of the world’s biggest and most recognizable avocado companies that has been a pioneering force, launching a variety of new products and ventures over recent years.

August 23 , 2021

Market diversification will be a key topic in the next Global Cherry Summit webinar

The meeting will take place on Thursday, August 26 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EDT, and will analyze the challenges that will impact the Chilean cherry industry in the upcoming 2021-22 season.

August 23 , 2021