Container shortage affecting exporters in U.S. and Europe

U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) chairman Michael Khouri recently emphasized the issue of shipping lines not supplying containers to agricultural exporters inland in the U.S.

December 11 , 2020

Wish Farms expands Florida strawberry farm acreage

While the new farmland being used this season is over 90 percent of the Sweet Sensation strawberry variety, several rows are dedicated to 100 new variety and seedling trials.

December 11 , 2020

Chilean avocado exports forecast flat this season - USDA

The USDA report also said that production next year was forecast at around 220,000MT, putting it in between volumes registered a decade ago and in 2014.

December 10 , 2020

California Giant forecasts steady blueberry volumes

California Giant predicts a strong winter blueberry volume even though there was an unusual freeze event at the end of November.

December 10 , 2020

Chile: Fedefruta voices concerns for potential lockdowns during peak fruit harvest

Jorge Valenzuela, President of Chile's Fruit Growers Association (Fedefruta), said: "The pandemic is clearly complicating both the availability of workers and the quality of labor," he said.

December 10 , 2020

Biden's nominee for USDA secretary draws mixed responses

President-Elect Biden's pick for USDA secretary, Tom Vilsack, who previously served under the Obama Administration, causes pleased reactions amongst some groups and concern for others.

December 10 , 2020

Sun World grants import license to Canadian company

Sun World has added Canadian company, Star Produce, to its panel of licensed importers to expand supply and distribution throughout North America.

December 09 , 2020

Christmas and Brexit double bill put strain on UK supermarkets

Christmas 2020 will be like no other, with the challenge of unprecedented demand due to the COVID-19 crisis followed by the risk of disruption to supplies at the end of the Brexit transition period on Dec. 31.

December 09 , 2020

Avocado consumption "off the charts" - WAO

Avocado consumption in Europe and the U.S. is reaching record levels despite an initial drop from Covid-19 and the fruit is expected to experience an increase in sales worldwide.

December 09 , 2020

EU recognizes UK organic certifications for one year

The European Commission's recent decision will mean that the UK's six organic certification bodies will be recognized for 12 months.

December 09 , 2020