USDA establishes weekly report to highlight seasonal and perishable product trends

“This report will help the federal agencies involved in overseeing the supply chain understand import trends as we work to address industry concerns," said the USDA's Greg Ibach.

January 11 , 2021

Ahold USA testing UV disinfection robots in distribution centers

The new disinfection robot by Ava Robotics disinfects both air and surfaces at a rate of approximately 9,000 square feet per hour, with 99% effectiveness against Covid-19.

January 11 , 2021

U.K. supermarkets running low on some fruit and veg amid port delays

Gaps are appearing on British supermarket fruit and vegetable shelves amid warnings that supplies are being squeezed by Brexit red tape at ports and staff shortages at food producers due to Covid.

January 11 , 2021

New Zealand cherry harvest "devastated" by rain

Although the full extent of the damage is yet to be quantified, it is expected that up to 50% of the season’s bumper cherry crop in the Central Otago region has been lost due to splitting.

January 11 , 2021

USITC to investigate the effects of cucumber and squash imports

The investigations were requested by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) in a letter received on Dec. 7, and the two separate reports are expected to be transmitted at the end of this year.

January 11 , 2021

U.S.: Q4 retail potato sales show continued growth

While all categories, except deli-prepared sides, grew in dollars and volume sales from October to December, dehydrated potatoes saw the largest growth in both.

January 08 , 2021

Peruvian avocado exports up by 100,000MT in 2020

Peruvian avocado exports experienced significant growth of 32 percent in 2020. The value of these exports, however, experienced only 3.5 percent in growth.

January 08 , 2021

Grape exports from India face uncertainties in EU market

Due to recent lockdowns in Europe, Indian grape exports face an uncertain market with the start of the season just around the corner.

January 08 , 2021

2021 consumer trends in fresh produce

Breakthrough Solutions has summarized the top consumer trends for produce suppliers in the coming year, all of which it says represent opportunities for the industry.

January 08 , 2021

Limoneira's John Chamberlain retires

John Chamberlain, who served the company for over 15 years, in his most recent role as Vice President of Marketing, retired on Dec 30, and a long-time employee has replaced him.

January 07 , 2021