Australia: Avocado oversupply drives prices through the floor, forces farmers to let fruit rot

A pair of Australian avocado farmers on the eastern Sunshine Coast say they have no choice but to watch their fruit die on trees as the country's growers battle with a market oversupply.

October 12 , 2021

Agronometrics in Charts: Berry prices lower for most categories in U.S. market

This week we're going to check out what's been happening with volumes and prices of berries in the U.S. market. In general prices are running lower than last year, with the notable exception of blueberries.

October 12 , 2021

Mangos the size of soccer balls are harvested in Colombia

Liliana Garnica Ruíz has the giant mango crops on her farm and the fruit was from organic crops that use a process based on soil improvement.

October 11 , 2021

GEM-Pack & Red Blossom Berries merge to build on strengths

After four years of collaborating on cultivation and sales partnerships, the companies realized their common philosophies and shared production priorities created a productive and powerful team.

October 11 , 2021

The Brazilian Apple Project launches at Fruit Attraction

During the exclusive event at Fruit Attraction, the three apple varieties, Luiza, Venice and Isadora dubbed the '3 Sisters' were presented by Rivoira Giovanni & Figli and available for tasting.

October 11 , 2021

Supply crisis drives Walmart, other retailers to hire own ships

Walmart has begun to charter its own vessels in an effort to beat the global supply chain disruptions that threaten the industry's holiday season.

October 11 , 2021

First freight shipment to arrive on 'Brexit buster' Morocco to UK route

The Port of Poole in Dorset is expecting its first delivery via a new direct shipping route from Tangier in Morocco, which was established by United Seaways.

October 11 , 2021

Fruit Attraction in photos: Day three

Fruit Attraction continued on Thursday, with smaller crowds on the final day to wrap up what has been a lively and energetic event.

October 08 , 2021

U.S. and China expect meeting while shipping rates plummet

Talks of a meeting come amid plunging spot freight rates between China and the U.S. with prices dropping by up to 51 percent on some routes.

October 08 , 2021

Capespan owner Zeder reports profit, still considering 'third-party approaches'

South African-based agricultural investment company Zeder reported a half-year headline profit from a loss last year but is still evaluating third party approaches on various portfolio investments.

October 08 , 2021