Mexico: Agri-food trade balance hit third-highest level in H1

The figure comes from $22.6 billion of agricultural and agroindustrial exports from January to June and $17.7 billion of imports, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Mexico.

August 20 , 2021

U.S.: Leading Savannah wholesaler announces JV

NLaws Produce has announced a new relationship with the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA), the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

August 20 , 2021

U.K.'s fourth-largest supermarket strikes $9.5B takeover deal with U.S. private equity group that bettered rival offer

British supermarket Morrisons has agreed to a takeover offer worth £7 billion (US$9.54 billion) from U.S. private equity group Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, dropping its recommendation of a lower bid it had previously accepted from a consortium led by rival suitor Fortress Investment Group.

August 20 , 2021

Gold Leaf Farming acquires 1,174 acres of almonds in Fresno County

The owner and operator of almond, pistachio, and date farms said it would continue the many excellent farming practices of past owners while converting the almonds from conventional to organic.

August 20 , 2021

Westfalia Fruit achieves Carbon Measured certification of SA-market products and U.K.-market avocados

Westfalia has achieved Carbon Measured certification from the Carbon Trust for its South African-grown avocados sold in the UK market, and its avocado-derived product range sold in the South African market, including avocado, avocado oil and guacamole products.

August 20 , 2021

USHBC launches pilot with Kroger to promote larger blueberry retail pack sizes

The pilot project that will run through the end of August includes targeted on-site ads highlighting the flavor and value benefits of a “Bigger Boost of Blue” in larger pack sizes.

August 19 , 2021

Drought-weakened bee colonies threaten West Coast crops

A shortage of bees needed to pollinate fruits and flowers in putting West Coast cash crops like almonds, plums and apples at risk, according to more than a dozen interviews with farmers, bee experts, economists and farm industry groups.

August 19 , 2021

Hortifrut announces changes in senior executive positions in LatAm and Asia

Berry multinational Hortifrut has announced changes in its ranks of senior executives, with the aim of continuing its development while maintaining its position as a world leader in the agri-food industry.

August 19 , 2021

Number of container ships anchored off Southern California close to 2021 record

Thirty-seven container ships were waiting near the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in recent days, according to the Maritime Exchange of California, the highest number since February, when 40 were anchored.

August 19 , 2021

EPA to ban use of chlorpyrifos after years of legal wrangling

The new rule will take effect in six months and follows an order in April that directed the EPA to halt the agricultural use of the chemical unless it could demonstrate its safety.

August 18 , 2021