Boosted by lockdowns, U.S. potato sales hit record in 2020

Potatoes were consistently one of the highest performing produce items in terms of year-on-year growth, as consumers looked to purchase longer-lasting fruit and vegetables during the lockdowns.

February 11 , 2021

Tesco to have shareholder vote in bid to tackle UK obesity

The supermarket group is the first FTSE 100 company to be hit with an investor resolution on health grounds.

February 11 , 2021

Peru: Agrarian Promotion Law paralyzes Hass Avocado investments

As the new Agrarian Promotion Law in Peru continues to affect the fruit and vegetable industry, Hass avocado investments experience a "significant slow down", according to a ProHass representative.

February 10 , 2021

Europe could see grape oversupply amid “sluggish” global markets, says supplier

“Peruvian grapes, in particular, are not being absorbed by alternative markets such as the U.S. and China,” according to a representative of Origin Fruit Direct.

February 10 , 2021

U.K.'s Ocado says grocery shopping has "changed for good"

Ocado's comments came as it reported a 35% jump in sales over the past year. Amid rocketing demand the company narrowed losses from £214.5m to £44m.

February 10 , 2021

Costa Rica to scan all pineapple shipments after major drug bust

The development follows a major drug bust, in which around 2 metric tons (MT) of cocaine were discovered hidden in a container of pineapples destined for Belgium. 

February 10 , 2021

Philaport is the fastest-growing container port on the East Coast

The Port of Philadelphia experienced a seven percent increase in container volumes in 2020 despite difficulties brought by Covid19

February 09 , 2021

Chile's Asoex sees recovery in Chinese cherry market

The Chinese cherry market is recovering amidst an unusual season and "unprecedented market performance", President of Chile's ASOEX told FreshFruitPortal.com.

February 09 , 2021

IFCO becomes Walmart's exclusive RPC provider for produce in U.S.

Walmart has made IFCO its exclusive RPC packaging provider for fresh fruits and vegetables distributed in the U.S.

February 09 , 2021

Agronometrics in Charts: Super Bowl sees avocado volumes hit record highs

From 2000 to week 4 of this year there has only been one other year with prices lower than the $21.61 per Carton 2 layer. This comes in contrast to the record high pricing registered in the same week last year.

February 09 , 2021