China: Cherry import season was "challenging for everyone"

Although the CEO of e-commerce platform Frutacloud said that the 2020-21 cherry import season was severely complicated by the unconfirmed rumors of a positive Covid-19 detection on packaging, he is optimistic that the market will be able to absorb increasing volumes in the future.

March 30 , 2021

The Agricultural Water Summit will take place in September 2021

The inaugural Agricultural Water Summit in Chile has been rescheduled to Sept. 7, 2021, due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

March 30 , 2021

Ever Given partially refloated in Suez Canal, but salvager warns: 'Don't cheer too soon'

The ultra-large container ship that has blocked the Suez Canal for almost a week has been partially refloated, raising hopes that one of the world’s most important trade routes may soon reopen.

March 29 , 2021

U.S. authorizes import of pepper fruit from Colombia

U.S. authorities have approved the importation of five types of fresh pepper fruit from Colombia into the continental United States, including bell pepper.

March 29 , 2021

Sun Belle launches organic and conventional pomegranate arils program

Berry marketer Sun Belle has launched its 2021 pomegranate arils program with Peruvian-grown conventional and organic product, packed by Ice-based Agricola Los Medanos.

March 29 , 2021

AeroFarms to become publicly traded company via merger

New Jersey-based corporation AeroFarms, a leader in aeroponic vertical farming, announced that it will become a publicly-traded company on the Nasdaq. 

March 29 , 2021

Five lessons from a climatic catastrophe for the table grape industry

Chilean agronomist Martín Silva Armanet gives his take on the lessons taught by the recent climatic disaster that struck the table grape industry

March 26 , 2021

U.K.'s top court in landmark ruling against Asda in workers' equal pay case

Asda shop workers have won the latest stage in their fight for equal pay in a ruling that could lead to a £500 million (US$688 million) compensation claim and could have big repercussions for the supermarket sector.

March 26 , 2021

Southern Hemisphere fruit export value rose in 2020 despite volume dip

Shipments to China have increased by 90 percent from 2016, and it was the top destination for exports last year worth $2.5 billion which showed the fresh fruit industry the growing importance of the market, according to Shaffe.

March 26 , 2021

Suez Canal: Shipping rates surge with blockage likely to remain for weeks

While it is unclear what the impact on perishables trade is, it is likely that some of Europe's fresh produce imports will be affected, such as table grapes from India and other fruits from Asian countries.

March 26 , 2021