SA\VE Insurance Brokers: Decades of advising on perishable risks in South America

SA\VE is an international insurance broker, specialized in transportation insurance. With decades of experience, both the owners and the employees provide competent and specialized services, not only in Europe but throughout the world.

March 22 , 2021

Latent demand in avocado market pushing up prices - Calavo CEO

Prices in the U.S. avocado market are beginning to edge upward amid a gradual reopening of the economy and foodservice sector, according to the CEO of avocado company Calavo Growers.

March 19 , 2021

Shipping congestion at Los Angeles ports shows signs of easing

Shipping congestion outside the biggest U.S. gateway for imports from Asia showed signs of easing over the past week as dockworkers made progress reducing by almost half a backlog that peaked at 40 vessels six weeks ago.

March 19 , 2021

Country Fresh may tap bankruptcy loan as produce suppliers seek payment

Fruit and vegetable producer Country Fresh Holding Company has obtained court approval of a $13.4 million loan to fund operations during bankruptcy,

March 19 , 2021

South Africa forecasts another record citrus export year, driven by explosive late mandarin growth

The Citrus Growers Association of Southern Africa (CGA) said estimates are for 158.7 million cartons for South Africa this year, which would represent 22 percent growth over two years.

March 19 , 2021

U.S. industry groups welcome House passage of Farm Workforce Modernization Act

U.S. produce industry groups have welcomed the passage of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act in the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 247-174.

March 19 , 2021

Frozen blueberries with potential for "strengthening prices"

During an NABC/USHBC Spring Conference session, industry members shared projections for the frozen blueberry industry, speaking of good market prospects for the coming year.

March 18 , 2021

LatAm researchers use gene editing to breed hardier crops

Researchers are using CRISPR to breed tomato and kiwifruit varieties that can tolerate drought and soil salinity, as well as apples to increase their nutritional profile with a higher content of carotenoids and resist the oxidation.

March 18 , 2021

U.S. fruit imports see slight drop in January as vegetables nudge up

The January 2021 drop in fruit imports to $1.95 billion was led by avocados and table grapes, while the rise in vegetables was driven largely by the frozen category.

March 18 , 2021

Orsero boosts profit and revenue in 2020

European fresh produce company Orsero has posted an increase in net profit and revenues for 2020 despite the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.

March 18 , 2021