Sun Belle to expand with Texas cold storage company acquisition

The acquisition adds a fifth distribution center to the berry marketer's facilities in Maryland, Florida, Illinois, and California.

August 19 , 2020

Fyffes shuts UK site after Covid-19 outbreak

Banana supplier Fyffes has shut a UK distribution center after 20 more staff tested positive for Covid-19, taking the total to 30.

August 19 , 2020

Botanicoir builds up stocks ahead of busy season

The spring and summer months are an exciting time of year at Botanicoir as we work to build up our stocks and production plan for the busy Northern European season.

August 19 , 2020

Opinion: Are consumers swapping fresh produce sustainability for safety?

Craig Stauffer, CEO of Vanguard International, says that it may be time to warm up the DeLorean and get back to the future again.

August 19 , 2020

Task force to fight resurgent, cherry-killing disease in Northwest

Scientists at Washington State University have teamed up with cherry growers to find improved defenses against a disease that devastated orchards 70 years ago and has resurfaced in the Pacific Northwest.

August 18 , 2020

Arizona representatives raise concerns about potential Mexican produce measures

Both Arizona senators and seven representatives signed onto a recent letter to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, saying any potential measures could result in higher prices.

August 18 , 2020

Agronometrics in Charts: Berry prices fall across the board

It has been a rollercoaster ride for pricing in most of the berry categories this year, except for one which has seen a relatively normal year.

August 18 , 2020

FPAA criticizes Southeast growers following seasonal produce hearing

The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) has criticized Congressmen and produce growers from the U.S. Southeast following a hearing on seasonal produce.

August 17 , 2020

Europe suspends Argentine citrus imports until May

The decision, which was taken unilaterally and came into effect on Sunday, applies to oranges, mandarins, lemons and grapefruit until April 31 next year.

August 17 , 2020

Agronometrics makes market data more accessible with service relaunch

Agronometrics is continuing with its goal of making U.S. fresh produce market data more accessible with a major relaunch of its service that includes innovative tools like market updates, price alerts, and easy navigation through USDA commercial data.

August 17 , 2020