Total Produce posts "very strong" 2020 performance

The release of the financial results comes days after the company entered into an agreement to combine with Dole Food Company Inc under a newly created US-listed company, Dole plc.

February 25 , 2021

Horti Asia webinar discusses innovations in fresh produce supply chain

The panelists shared how their companies have provided innovative solutions to different challenges faced by the industry, such as preventing the loss of products and reducing waste throughout the supply chain.

February 25 , 2021

Avocado exports from Mexico marginally break record in 2020

Although marginally, Mexican avocado exports edged a new record in 2020, with exports totaling $2.937 billion dollars, up from the $2.932 billion recorded in 2019

February 25 , 2021

U.S. shoppers buying more grapes - survey

The California Table Grape Commission released the results of a survey that gathered insights on purchase, consumption, and shopping behaviors among U.S. primary shoppers.

February 25 , 2021

Fresh Del Monte's 2020 sales and income impacted by pandemic

Fresh Del Monte has posted lower sales and net income year-on-year for 2020 as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, but the company is hopeful it will see performance gains in 2021.

February 25 , 2021

Southern Hemisphere apple production forecast to grow in 2021

The forecast from The World Apple and Pear Association consolidates the data from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, New Zealand, and South Africa.

February 24 , 2021

Freshfel, FPC urge U.K. government to delay derogation for plant health certification

Freshfel and the Fresh Produce Consortium have asked the UK government to hold off on instituting a requirement that imports from the European Union need phytosanitary certificates from April 1.

February 24 , 2021

Strong mango shipments expected to U.S. over coming weeks

The total volume of mangoes shipped to the U.S. over the next two months is expected to be 37 percent higher year-on-year, with Peru and Mexico both expecting bigger crops.

February 24 , 2021

U.S. produce industry welcomes Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack confirmation

Major associations from the U.S. produce industry - including Western Growers, the PMA, and United Fresh - have welcomed the bipartisan Senate confirmation vote.

February 23 , 2021

Chile: Uvanova analyzes severe table grape damage, with losses of over $600M expected

The level of rot in the orchards, the high load of inoculum present today in the orchards, makes forecasting arrival condition "practically an impossible challenge".

February 23 , 2021