CDC advises loose peaches with unclear origin be thrown out amid salmonella-outbreak

Wawona's recalled peaches have been to supplied to numerous major U.S. retailers and as far abroad as New Zealand.

August 28 , 2020

Mission Produce announces promotion to Vice President of North American Sales

His new executive responsibilities include overseeing retail, foodservice, and wholesale sales strategies throughout North America.

August 27 , 2020

Total Produce's strong H1 performance offsets Dole losses

Dole's adjusted EBITDA fell by 4.7% in the period covering most of the first financial half, but according to Total Produce its trading has been "robust in the context of a challenging global environment".

August 27 , 2020

U.S. mango imports to dip in September

The National Mango Board said that shipments from the three Latin American countries currently harvesting are expected to be 9% lower year-on-year until week 40.

August 27 , 2020

Gulf Coast port operations affected as Hurricane Laura strengthens

Hurricane Laura is expected to slam into the Louisiana and Texas coasts as a Category 3 storm on Wednesday evening.

August 26 , 2020

Peruvian H1 blueberry export value slashed amid Mexican competition and Covid-19

Peruvian blueberry exports took a big hit in the first half of 2020, with their value falling by 48% year-on-year to US$44.8m, according to export association ADEX.

August 26 , 2020

Capespan incorporates innovative glass filter product on farms

The glass serve as a substitute for sand in the water filtration systems on the farm and offers unique benefits.

August 26 , 2020

California wildfires present new challenges during Covid-Era

The Grower-Shipper Association of Central-California says the current challenges farmers face "seem never greater than what we have seen in 2020".

August 26 , 2020

Lidl US unveils plans for rapid national expansion

The news comes just one month after Aldi, a rival Germany-based discounter, also announced plans for significant national expansion, saying it will open 70 new stores this year.

August 25 , 2020

Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet announces Michael Walsh SR to step down

Produce marketer Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet will be saying farewell to Michael Walsh SR as he will be retiring at the end of this month.

August 25 , 2020