Calavo reports challenging Q3, announces changes to board of directors

Avocado company Calavo Growers has reported a challenging third financial quarter after heavy volumes from Peru and Mexico took their toll on prices in the U.S. market.

September 09 , 2020

U.S. fresh fruit imports dipped 14% in July, driven by avocados and bananas

While the figure marks a large drop from the previous year, it is only marginally below the level recorded in July 2018.

September 09 , 2020

Peru: Mandarins drive 40% rise in citrus exports this year

North American was the country's leading market, to which 54% of exports were sent. This year the market has received 61% more Peruvian citrus than last year.

September 09 , 2020

Leading U.K. supermarket trials reusable bags for fruit and vegetables

The reusable alternative produce bags, made using recycled plastic bottles, will be offered to shoppers for US$0.40 at nine Asda stores from Sept. 7

September 09 , 2020

Canada researchers investigating acai berry to fight virus

Past studies have shown the berry's extract may act as an inflammation inhibitor, which doctors believe could help prohibit the severe inflammatory response caused by the coronavirus.

September 08 , 2020

Agronometrics in Charts: A citrus pricing snapshot of the U.S. market

This week we're going to take a look at the current state of prices for some of the major citrus categories - specifically grapefruit, lemons, oranges and limes - in the U.S. spot market.

September 08 , 2020

New facilities at ZAL Cartagena consolidate the growth of Broom Group in Colombia

In August 2020, the doors of the new Logistics Activity Zone, ZAL Cartagena, were opened, allowing Broom Group to increase its capacity and provision of services for its broad portfolio of clients in the shipping sector as load generators.

September 08 , 2020

South Africa to suspend some citrus exports to EU

The measure, which will come into effect from Sept. 12, is being taken to limit the number of detections of citrus black spot (CBS) and false codling moth in European ports.

September 07 , 2020

Stemilt says pear ripening program a major boost for retailers

The company says its Rushing Rivers brand d’Anjou and Red d’Anjou pears are setting a new standard thanks to its program RipeRite.

September 07 , 2020

Fall Creek hires new Commercial Manager for Chile

Carolina Uquillas Herrera has joined blueberry company Fall Creek Farm & Nursery as Commercial Manager for Chile.

September 07 , 2020