U.S.: Berries drive 8 percent rise in Q1 fruit imports

In fresh, blueberries, strawberries and raspberries all saw gains of around a quarter, but two of the biggest fruit import categories - avocados and bananas - both saw declines.

May 28 , 2021

Bayer sees drop in shares amid ongoing weedkiller cases

Bayer shares dropped as much as five percent yesterday after a U.S. judge rejected its plan to try and limit the cost of future class action claims that its Roundup weedkiller causes cancer.

May 28 , 2021

Freshfel Europe urges MEPs to remember Russian embargo impact

In an open communication, Freshfel Europe urged the European Parliament to not forget the strong and ongoing impact of the now seven-year Russian embargo on the fresh fruits and vegetable sector.

May 27 , 2021

ZAL adding value to the logistics chain

ZAL, a Broom Group company present in Chile and in Colombia, continues with its growth strategies and constant search for solutions to provide comprehensive logistics services to its clients, facilitating their processes and becoming their strategic partner.

May 27 , 2021

IMO's new CO2 rules to "disproportionately" affect reefer transport

If a ship needs to use power and thus fuel to keep temperatures down, efficiency will also drop causing the CO2 accounts to look poor in comparison.

May 27 , 2021

California cautioned against spreading deadly citrus pest and disease

Agricultural officials are cautioning Californians when traveling over fear that a dangerous pest and its subsequent disease will be spread in the coming summer months amid increased travel.

May 27 , 2021

Australian farmers dumping tons of citrus fruit due to labor shortages

Hundreds of tons of Australian citrus fruit are reportedly being dumped due to labor shortages and a lack of demand at supermarkets.

May 27 , 2021

Unifrutti Italia to triple imports of counter-seasonal lemons with edible peel

During the upcoming summer season, Unifrutti expects to triple the importation of Eureka lemons with wax-free and chem-free peel, coming from Argentina and South Africa.

May 26 , 2021

Organic sales hit record in 2020, with fresh produce up 11 percent

It marked the first time that total sales of organic food and non-food products have surpassed the $60 billion mark, and reflected a growth rate more than twice the 2019 pace of 5 percent.

May 26 , 2021

World Bank report ranks South African ports at bottom of the list

Western Cape Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, David Maynier, said the list is a "a sad reflection of competitiveness of ports in South Africa".

May 26 , 2021