Mexican avocado producers are arming themselves to fend off cartels - report

Fed up with being besieged by criminal organizations, avocado and blackberry producers in Michoacán formed their own armed group that is successfully keeping cartel members out of four municipalities.

July 01 , 2021

APHIS extends period for accepting ePhytos through end of 2021

The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) says it will continue to accept electronically produced versions of phytosanitary certificates through Dec. 31, 2021.

July 01 , 2021

UK retail food and grocery market growth to slow sharply

In its annual retail food and grocery market forecast, IGD predicts that the growth in 2020 will slow this year and the next, as shoppers economize and the foodservice industry reclaims sales.

July 01 , 2021

Peruvian early mandarin exports see strong uptick this season

Exports through June 20 totaled over 54,000 metric tons (MT) at US$61 million, which is a 25 percent increase in volume and a 30 percent rise in value year-on-year.

July 01 , 2021

Frutura planning further acquisitions as it aims to "build something uniquely different"

The CEO of Frutura, a newly formed organization that last week announced the purchase of two major fresh produce companies, has revealed details about how the company came to be and its future plans.

June 30 , 2021

First assessment of Southern Hemisphere lemon exports this season

A breakdown provided by TopInfo on the export of lemons from countries in the Southern Hemisphere and their destination markets in comparison to last year.

June 30 , 2021

U.S.: Heat in Pacific Northwest could "create disruption" for blueberries

The U.S. blueberry industry may see ripple effects from the extreme heat that is hitting the Pacific Northwest this week, an industry member told FreshFruitPortal.

June 30 , 2021

Fresh Del Monte and GIZ to promote sustainable development in Central America

Fresh Del Monte and German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development have joined forces to develop a three-year multi-stakeholder partnership to maximize the use of natural resources and to ensure the sustainability of landscapes in Costa Rica and in Guatemala.

June 30 , 2021

New USDA resources to encourage reduction of food waste

The USDA announced new resources to inform consumers on how to reduce food waste during the July Fourth holiday and beyond.

June 30 , 2021

Zespri's Northern Hemisphere kiwifruit crop value surges

Total sales of fruit from Italy, France, Greece, Japan and Korea in the 2020-21 season topped NZ$472 million (US$330 million) – up from NZ$369 million (US$258 million) the previous year.

June 29 , 2021