South Africa boosts table grape estimate again

South Africa has increased its table grape export forecast for the 2020-21 season once again amid ongoing favorable harvest conditions in the three Western Cape growing regions.

March 05 , 2021

U.S. mango imports to see significant increase this season

Mango imports to the U.S. are estimated to be 34 percent higher in comparison to last year during the same period, according to the National Mango Board.

March 05 , 2021

Brazil's Agricola Famosa to join forces with Spain's Citri & Co

Agrícola Famosa, the world's largest melon and watermelon producer and exporter, and Citri & Co, the largest European citrus and stone fruit producer and distributor, have announced a partnership.

March 05 , 2021

PhilaPort breaks ground on new near-dock warehouse

The PhilaPort Distribution Center will add more than 200,000 square feet of flexible, food-grade storage within one mile of Packer Ave Marine Terminal.

March 05 , 2021

Mission Produce enters the mango category

Mission Produce says it will be the first-of-its-kind to incorporate mango ripening and distribution on a global and national scale through its advanced network.   

March 05 , 2021

Largest-ever kiwifruit harvest begins in New Zealand

Last year's record of 157 million trays of export Green and Gold is expected to be topped, according to New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated.

March 04 , 2021

Experts offer insights about what can be expected for produce in retail in 2021

The United Fresh Retail-Foodservice Board and Nielsen Fresh last week joined forces to host the FreshFacts on Retail Q4 2020/Year in Review 2020 Trends Discussion Webinar. 

March 04 , 2021

U.S. industry groups welcome reintroduction of Farm Workforce Modernization Act

Western Growers, United Fresh and the U.S. Apple Association all welcomed the bill, which seeks to provide a solution to the industry's critical worker shortage.

March 04 , 2021

Peruvian blueberry exports increased during 2020-21 season

Peruvian blueberry exports rose by 35 percent in the 2020-21 season to 159,000 metric tons (MT), local media reports.

March 04 , 2021

"Excellent" but late South African pome fruit season expected - Vanguard

The main apple and pear production areas in South Africa’s Western region had a good winter season with ample rain, snow, and cold units.

March 04 , 2021