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

Australian researchers create TR4-resistant GM Cavendish banana

Led by Professor James Dale, they have already produced a genetically modified Cavendish that can stand up to tropical race 4 - the worst form of the soil-borne fungal disease.

February 23 , 2021

Texas farmers suffer heavy vegetable and citrus crop losses

“It’s down, it’s beat, it’s withered, and it’s falling apart,” Dante Galeazzi, President and CEO of Texas International Produce Association said.

February 23 , 2021

Chile: Asoex cuts table grape export forecast by 19%

The second estimate reports a 19 percent decrease year-on-year for table grape exports, along with a call to come together and offer support for all parts of the industry from UVANOVA.

February 23 , 2021

Agronometrics in Charts: Berry pricing skyrockets in 2021

During the first part of 2021, demand for berries has been high with prices and volumes up from the previous year.

February 23 , 2021

U.K.: Cocaine worth $259m found in banana boxes sent from Colombia

Ten people have been arrested in North London in relation to the seizure of approximately 2.3 metric tons (5,070 pounds) of cocaine imported to the U.K. in a consignment of bananas from Colombia.

February 23 , 2021

Texas citrus losses from storm estimated to be at least $300M

The President of Texas Citrus Mutual said the estimates account for losses this year and the potential for damaged trees to cut into next year’s crop.

February 22 , 2021