Europe expecting light avocado arrivals amid low Chilean volumes, suppliers say

Avocado suppliers say imports into Europe are predicted to be light in January and February amid lower supplies from numerous countries.

January 19 , 2021

U.S. Ag Secretary applauds final DOL rule modernizing H-2A visa program

He said this final rule streamlining and modernizing the H-2A visa process "will go a long way in ensuring American farmers have access to a stable and skilled workforce, all while removing unnecessary bureaucratic processes. 

January 18 , 2021

Peruvian grape arrivals to be concentrated

Due to the difficulties experienced in 2020, an exporter predicts that table grapes will arrive in large, concentrated shipments from week 2 or 3 onwards, possibly affecting prices.

January 18 , 2021

RipeLocker containers hold blueberries eight weeks

After eight weeks, the blueberries stored in RipeLocker containers were of "pristine quality", according to the owner of Blueberry Hill.

January 18 , 2021

South African table grape exports stay low into January

Data recently released from SATI shows that table grape exports are down 25 percent in comparison to last year at the same time.

January 18 , 2021

China steps up cold-chain inspections to prevent Covid-19 spread

China is stepping up inspections of imported frozen products to prevent the spread of Covid-19 via cold chains, an official with the General Administration of Customs (GAC) said on Thursday.

January 15 , 2021

Excellent outlook for Peruvian mango season pricing

As Peruvian mangoes enter the market, January and February are forecasted to have irregular high prices due to low supply.

January 15 , 2021

Stone fruit: South Africa, Chile happy with normal seasons

Both South Africa and Chile are pleased with having "good, normal seasons" for stone fruit, according to industry members.

January 15 , 2021

IDeA Agro and Agrintesa team up for Italian SunGold kiwifruit project

IDeA Agro and Agrintesa Cooperativa Agricola have partnered to launch an agricultural development operation in Italy growing Zespri's SunGold kiwifruit.

January 15 , 2021

EPA approves aldicarb to help in Florida citrus's HLB fight

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Jan. 12 announced it had approved the insecticide aldicarb, which combats the HLB-spreading Asian citrus psyllid. 

January 15 , 2021