Peru hits avocado export forecast but has suffered from low prices

The Peruvian avocado season is expected to end up this month with export volumes hitting forecasts but significantly lower prices year-on-year in international markets.

September 02 , 2020

Maersk announces large-scale reorganization

A.P. Moller - Maersk has announced it will integrate Safmarine under the Maersk brand in an effort to "further improve customer experience and accelerate growth".

September 02 , 2020

Prima Wawona peaches were shipped to more than a dozen countries

In an update, the Food and Drug Administration said that as of August 28, Canada, Singapore, and New Zealand have all issued recalls of the peaches.

September 01 , 2020

National Mango Board to hold 2020 referendum

The USDA is conducting a referendum among eligible first handlers and importers of fresh and frozen mangos to determine whether they favor the continuance of the NMB.

September 01 , 2020

Agronometrics in Charts: Fruit imports and Hurricane Laura

Check out some charts illustrating which fruit commodities pass through the port of Houston, which was temporarily closed, and how significant their volumes are.

September 01 , 2020

Greenyard's fresh division drives Q1 sales growth

Greenyard said the growth is mainly driven by faster-than-expected organic growth in a large number of its commercial relationships, with a focus on margin improvement and profitability.

August 31 , 2020

California heatwave could create supply shortage in fall, says Markon

The heatwave came as California struggled to contain huge wildfires burning forests and homes, which have affected farming operations in the Salinas Valley, mainly due to covering crops with a layer of ash.

August 31 , 2020

South African citrus exports to the U.S. pushed to new highs by Covid-19

Sales of South African citrus to the U.S. market have increased significantly this year amid the Covid-19 pandemic, with prices also rising in tandem.

August 31 , 2020

Innovate UK backs 'Robot Highways' farming project led by Berry Gardens

The high-tech farming initiative dubbed Robot Highways, thought to be the world's first robotic farm, recently received a big boost from Innovate UK which says it will fund £2.5m of the project.

August 31 , 2020

Chiquita returns to London streets with branded buses

The campaign will be featured on the UK capital's iconic double-decker buses running through key central transportation routes throughout the city.

August 28 , 2020